Book description
With The Everything Parent's Guide to Children with Asperger's
Syndrome at your side, you'll take the first steps toward
understanding this pervasive development disorder and how it may
impact your child. This complete handbook for coping with daily life
helps you:
- Get a diagnosis and understand the results
- Discover the best options for education and learning
- Work to improve your child's social skills
- Identify triggers that lead to sensory overload, such as sounds,
bright lights, or certain textures and fabrics
- Recognize symptoms of meltdowns and work with your child to
prevent them
- Educate family and friends about Asperger's to provide a
supportive and loving environment
- Explore other resources, including reading lists, Web sites, and
support groups
The Everything Parent's Guide to
Children with Asperger's Syndrome shows you how you can maintain
a positive attitude, honor your child's unique experience, and
strengthen the bond between you and your child.
William Stillman is the author of Demystifying the Autistic
Experience and has made numerous television appearances, including
Maury Povich. He has been actively involved with the special
needs community for nearly twenty years. He speaks nationally and
conducts private consultations.
With The Everything Parent's Guide to Children with Asperger's
Syndrome at your side, you'll take the first steps toward
understanding this pervasive development disorder and how it may
impact your child. This complete handbook for coping with daily life
helps you:
- Get a diagnosis and understand the results
- Discover the best options for education and learning
- Work to improve your child's social skills
- Identify triggers that lead to sensory overload, such as sounds,
bright lights, or certain textures and fabrics
- Recognize symptoms of meltdowns and work with your child to
prevent them
- Educate family and friends about Asperger's to provide a
supportive and loving environment
- Explore other resources, including reading lists, Web sites, and
support groups
The Everything Parent's Guide to
Children with Asperger's Syndrome shows you how you can maintain
a positive attitude, honor your child's unique experience, and
strengthen the bond between you and your child.
William Stillman is the author of Demystifying the Autistic
Experience and has made numerous television appearances, including
Maury Povich. He has been actively involved with the special
needs community for nearly twenty years. He speaks nationally and
conducts private consultations.
