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Record Nr.

UNINA9910785155303321

Autore

Hendrickx Sarah

Titolo

The adolescent and adult neuro-diversity handbook [[electronic resource] ] : Asperger syndrome, ADHD, dyslexia, dyspraxia, and related conditions / / Sarah Hendrickx

Pubbl/distr/stampa

London ; ; Philadelphia, : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2010

ISBN

1-282-75011-9

1-78034-478-3

9786612750113

0-85700-220-1

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (194 p.)

Disciplina

616.85/88200835

Soggetti

Autism spectrum disorders

Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder

Adolescence

Adulthood

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.

Nota di contenuto

FRONT COVER; The Adolescentand Adult Neuro-diversity Handbook: Asperger Syndrome, ADHD, Dyslexia,Dyspraxia and Related Conditions; Contents; ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS; Introduction; 1. Defining Neuro-diversity; 2. Adult Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder/Attention Deficit Disorder (ADHD/ADD); 3. Autistic Spectrum Conditions: Asperger Syndrome,High Functioning Autism and PervasiveDevelopmental Disorder - Not Otherwise Specified(PDD-NOS); 4. Dyslexia; 5. Dyspraxia (Developmental Coordination Disorder); 6. Dyscalculia (Mathematic Disorder); 7. Dysgraphia (Disorder of Written Expression

8. Tourette Syndrome9. Anxiety Disorders; 10. Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD); 11. The Learning Environment: TeachingApproaches for Supporting Neuro-diversity; 12. The Working Environment: WorkplaceAdjustments for Neuro-diverse Employees; REFERENCES; FURTHER READING; RESOURCES; INDEX

Sommario/riassunto

This is a handy first-reference point guide to the full range of



developmental conditions as they affect adolescents and adults. A wide range of conditions are covered, including Autistic Spectrum Disorders, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, ADHD, OCD, Tourette's and Anxiety Disorders.