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Autore |
Ortiz John M |
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Titolo |
The myriad gifts of Asperger's syndrome [[electronic resource] /] / John M. Ortiz |
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London ; ; Philadelphia, : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2008 |
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ISBN |
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1-281-78207-6 |
9786611782078 |
1-84642-778-9 |
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Edizione |
[[New ed.].] |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (178 p.) |
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Disciplina |
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Soggetti |
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Asperger's syndrome |
Asperger's syndrome - Patients |
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Formato |
Materiale a stampa |
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Livello bibliografico |
Monografia |
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Note generali |
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Description based upon print version of record. |
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Nota di bibliografia |
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Includes bibliographical references. |
Includes Web resources. |
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Nota di contenuto |
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The Myriad Gifts of ASPERGER'S SYNDROME; Contents; The Asperger Dimension; CHAPTER 1: Introduction; CHAPTER 2: The Gifts of Asperger's Syndrome; CHAPTER 3: The World of Gainful Employment; CHAPTER 4: Notable Persons with Asperger's Syndrome Phenotpyes; APPENDIX: Data Collection Forms; RECOMMENDED BOOKS WRITTEN BY AUTHORS WITH AUTISM OR ASPERGER'S SYNDROME; RECOMMENDED INTERNET SITES WORTH SIGHTING AND CITING; REFERENCES; back cover; |
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Sommario/riassunto |
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This book is refreshingly positive in a world of negative stereotypes. Through short, real-life stories, Dr. Ortiz shows people with the neurodiversity of AS making important contributions to their communities. He does a great job of focusing on the positive aspects of what can be a very debilitating condition.". - Yvona Fast, author of Employment for Individuals with Asperger Syndrome or Non-Verbal Learning Disability: Stories and Strategies. " The Myriad Gifts of Asperger's Syndrome is a fabulous read. John Ortiz is a wonderful storyteller and this reads like a series of captivatin |
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