Asperger syndrome in adolescence [[electronic resource] ] : living with the ups, the downs, and things in between / / edited by Liane Holliday Willey ; foreword by Luke Jackson

• Pubblicazione: London ; ; New York, : J. Kingsley Publishers, 2003
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (338 p.)
• Disciplina: 616.89/82/00835
• Soggetto topico: Asperger's syndrome; Autistic children; Teenagers with mental disabilities; Teenagers - Mental health
• Altri autori: WilleyLiane Holliday
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• Nota di contenuto: Asperger Syndrome in Adolescence; Contents; Foreword; Introduction; 1. Asperger Syndrome in the Adolescent Years; 2. Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT); 3. The Sexuality of Adolescents with Asperger Syndrome; 4. Can My Baby Learn to Dance? Exploring the Friendships of Asperger Teens; 5. The Importance of Occupational Therapy for Adolescents with Asperger Syndrome; 6. Safety Issues for Adolescents with Asperger Syndrome; 7. When the Thunder Roars; 8. Settling into the Diagnosis of Asperger Syndrome; 9. Families and Parenting:The Domino Effect ; 10. Starting from Scratch: Being Innovative in Finding Interventions for your Adolescent with Asperger Syndrome 11. Education and the Adolescent with Asperger Syndrome; 12. Disclosure for People on the Autistic Spectrum: Working Towards Better Mutual Understanding with Others; 13. How Do I Be Me?; The Contributors; Subject Index; Name Index
• Sommario/riassunto: Reflecting the views of parents, professionals and those with AS themselves, this book tackles issues that are pertinent to all teenagers, such as sexuality, depression and friendship, as well as topics like disclosure and therapeutic alternatives that are more specific to those with AS. This book is an essential survival guide to adolescence.
• Titolo autorizzato: Asperger syndrome in adolescence
• ISBN: 1-283-90455-1; 1-4175-0098-0; 1-84642-392-9
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910780343103321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II