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Record Nr.

UNINA9910450266403321

Autore

Leventhal-Belfer Laurie

Titolo

Asperger syndrome in young children [[electronic resource] ] : a developmental approach for parents and professionals / / Laurie Leventhal-Belfer and Cassandra Coe

Pubbl/distr/stampa

London ; ; New York, : Jessica Kingsley, 2004

ISBN

1423710037

1-280-26669-4

9786610266692

1-4237-1003-7

1-84642-033-4

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (305 p.)

Altri autori (Persone)

CoeCassandra

Disciplina

618.928982

Soggetti

Asperger's syndrome

Autistic children - Care

Autistic children - Education (Preschool)

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references (p. 286-295) and index.

Nota di contenuto

Asperger's Syndrome in Young Children: A Developmental Guide for Parents and Professionals; Contents; ACKNOWLEDGMENTS; PREFACE; Part One: Understanding Asperger's Syndrome in Young Children; Chapter 1. The World of the Young Child; Chapter 2. The World of the Young Child with Asperger's Syndrome; Chapter 3. The Diagnosis; Chapter 4. The Many Faces of Young Children with Asperger's Syndrome; Chapter 5. The Parents' Journey; Part Two: Interventions; Chapter 6. Paths of Intervention: From Traditional to Alternative; Chapter 7. Parent-Child Therapy: An Intervention for Building Relationships

Chapter 8. Building Connections with Peers: Therapeutic GroupsChapter 9. Enhancing Relationships through Speech and Language Intervention; Chapter 10. Building Connections through Sensory and Motor Pathways: Occupational Therapy; Chapter 11. Building Connections with the Child's School; Chapter 12. The Ongoing



Journey; APPENDIX I: DIAGNOSTIC CRITERIA; APPENDIX II: BEHAVIORAL STRATEGIES CHART FOR GROUP SETTINGS; APPENDIX III: ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES IN THE UNITED STATES; APPENDIX IV: ASPERGER'S SYNDROME WEB SITES; THE CONTRIBUTORS; REFERENCES; SUBJECT INDEX

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Sommario/riassunto

The authors provide a diagnostic model based on assessment of the child in contrast to 'neurotypical' children, considering relationships at home, school or in care. They show how to develop early intervention strategies and aid parents, teachers and mental health professionals in making informed decisions to nurture the development of AS children.