Asperger's Syndrome For Dummies, UK Edition

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By James Mason and Georgina Gomez de la Cuesta

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Asperger's Syndrome For Dummies, UK Edition by James Mason and Georgina Gomez de la Cuesta is an informative guide designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of Asperger's Syndrome. It covers various aspects such as diagnosis, treatment options, and day-to-day living strategies for individuals with the condition. Offering practical advice, the book aims to support those affected and their families in navigating challenges and embracing strengths.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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This book may appeal to you if you are looking for an accessible guide to understanding Asperger's Syndrome, providing practical strategies and insights specifically tailored to the UK context. It's especially useful for anyone seeking to support someone with Asperger's or learn about the unique challenges and strengths associated with the condition.

Asperger's Syndrome For Dummies, UK Edition

There are over 1 million people in the UK with Asperger's Syndrome - that's 1 in 100 Brits. It is often known as a hidden disability', with the symptoms revolving around communication difficulties which are often hard to spot.

Description

Asperger's Syndrome For Dummies covers everything that both people living with the condition and their families need to know. From explaining symptoms and getting a diagnosis, through to overcoming bullying in schools and choosing between the therapy and medical treatments available, this is a complete guide to surviving and thriving with the condition.

Asperger's Syndrome For Dummies includes:

Part I: Understanding Asperger's syndrome (AS)
Chapter 1: Introducing Asperger's syndrome
Chapter 2: Discovering the causes of Asperger's syndrome
Chapter 3: Diagnosing Asperger's syndrome

Part II: Living with Asperger's syndrome
Chapter 4: Enjoying Life with Asperger's
Chapter 5: Getting the most out of education and the workplace
Chapter 6: Finding independence and advocating for your rights

Part III: Supporting people with Asperger's syndrome
Chapter 7: Parenting and Asperger's syndrome
Chapter 8: Relating to adults with Asperger's syndrome
Chapter 9: Creating an AS friendly environment

Part IV: Discovering therapies, medication, diet and environments for AS
Chapter 10: Navigating Behavioural Therapies for Asperger's Syndrome
Chapter 11: Understanding medication and diet in Asperger's syndrome

Part V: Part of Tens
Chapter 12: Ten Organisations to go for help and information
Chapter 13: Ten positives about living with Asperger's
Chapter 14: Ten famous people who probably had Asperger's

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Asperger's Syndrome For Dummies, UK Edition by James Mason and Georgina Gomez de la Cuesta is praised for being highly comprehensive and written in an accessible style. It is considered equally relevant for both adults and children with Asperger Syndrome.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780470660874

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 17 December 2010

Country: United States

Imprint: For Dummies

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 21.0mm

Width: 189.0mm

Height: 235.0mm

Weight: 709g

Pages: 384

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Dummies Education & Reference Georgina Gomez de la Cuesta Health & Wellness James Mason Non-Fiction Self-Help & Personal Development

About the Author

Gina Gomez de la Cuesta , PhD is Action Research Leader for The National Autistic Society (NAS). She has worked in the field of autism for six years and completed her PhD at the Autism Research Centre at the University of Cambridge. James Mason , otherwise known as the Goth, has high-functioning autism. He is the editor of Asperger United magazine, published by the NAS, which is written by and for people on the autism spectrum.