Asperger Syndrome in Adolescence: Living with the Ups, the Downs and Things in Between

by Liane Holliday Willey

Book Overview

Childhood and adult experiences of individuals with Asperger Syndrome (AS) are becoming increasingly well documented, yet the crucial formative teenage years have, so far, been neglected. Adolescence... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1843107422
• ISBN13: 9781843107422
• Release Date: February 2003
• Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
• Length: 336 Pages
• Weight: 3.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.3" x 9.3"

Customer Reviews

Enlightening

One of my sons is seeing a therapist & she has stated that she feels he has some traits of AS. Well, after looking into it more, it would seem that both of my sons do. They are 15 & 20 and both of them enjoyed this book & seeing their own traits along with the traits of other family members being pointed out. The good thing is that it also gave them insight into why other people respond to them the way they do. I think this book will help them both in relating to other people. This has been a very handy book for them. Well written.

Special Education Teacher Review

An insightful resource! I found this book to be very informative. The author's explanation of the syndrome was clear and very easy to understand. To read the preface by Luke Jackson, a student identified with Asperger's, was also very moving and validating. I am in the process of referring a high school student for Asperger's screening. This book was my number 1 resource in my own exposure to this disability and its place on the Autistic spectrum. The author covers such innovative topics as; cognitive behavior therapy, exploring friendships,the sexuality of Asperger teens, the importance of occupational therapy, safety issues,diagnosis, parenting, interventions strategies, educational concerns and disclosure & self-advocacy. One would hope a child with Asperger's would be diagnosed at the elementary level. However, with such a new awakening to the topic, I feel there are probably hundreds of misdiagnosed adolescents out there waiting for help and insight. Parents, I urge you to approach your child's teachers if you suspect Asperger-like characteristics in your own child. Then, I recommend you all read this book!