Winner of the Gold Award in the 2006 Fore Word Book of the Year competition this groundbreaking book describes the unique challenges of women & girls with Aspergers Syndrome. In it youll read candid stories written by the indomitable women who have lived them. Youll also hear from experts who discuss whether Aspie girls are slipping under the radar undiagnosed; why many AS women feel like a minority within a minority (outnumbered by men 4:1); practical solutions school systems can implement for girls; social tips for teenage girls navigating puberty the transition to work or university & the importance of careers. ...

How parents can help children with Aspergers Syndrome to grow & prosper If you are raising a child with Aspergers Syndrome it can be a real challenge to find answers to your questions & make decisions while trying to keep pace with the latest developments in research & changes in the growth & behavior of your child. This book comes to the rescue by combining the latest medical information & interventions with clearcut strategies to help your child thrive at home & at school. Covers the biological psychological social & spiritual development of children with Aspergers syndrome from 18 months through adolescence Presents the most up-to-date scientific data on Aspergers Syndrome including the latest neuro-imaging research Offers practical strategies for shaping social interactions coping with repetitive thoughts & behavior addressing sensory needs or avoidance encouraging interests without enabling obsessions & other challenges Reviews the advantages & disadvantages of available medical treatments complementary therapies & early intervention strategies Written by a medical doctor & an educator who has a child with Aspergers From getting a diagnosis to finding the best schooling options to helping your child with day-to-day issues & challenges Aspergers Syndrome is an essential practical resource you will turn to again & again for reliable & current information. ...

The workplace can be a difficult environment for people with Aspergers Syndrome (AS) & this often impedes their ability to make use of particular skills & sustain meaningful & fulfilling employment. This is the definitive guide to surviving & thriving in the workplace for people with AS. It

Includes:: everything from realistic strategies for meeting employer expectations to how to get on with your colleagues & work as part of a team multitask & manage projects & handle anxiety & effectively resolve problems. Common employment challenges are illustrated through examples from the authors extensive experience coaching individuals with AS at all job levels from entry-level to manager & professional positions. The pragmatic recommendations in the book will benefit anyone with AS who is entering the workforce as well as those who struggle to maintain employment or who want to improve their performance & advance their careers.

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Tony Attwood here provides a comprehensive guide designed to assist parents & professionals with the identification & treatment of both children & adults with Asperger's syndrome. The book provides a description & analysis of the unusual characteristics of the syndrome & practical strategies to reduce those that are most conspicuous or debilitating. Beginning with a chapter on diagnosis including an assessment test the text covers all aspects of the syndrome from language to social behaviour to motor clumsiness concluding with a chapter on the questions most frequently asked by those who come into contact with individuals with the syndrome. ...

If you have Aspergers syndrome (AS) or your child or partner does life can be challenging difficult & emotionally draining. From coming to terms with a diagnosis & receiving specialist counselling to pursuing careers & maintaining long term relationships this essential guide takes a positive & practical approach to living with AS. Using tried & tested strategies from those who have lived with the condition you will discover how to develop communication how to deal with obsessive behaviour & how to get further help & support. Information for those living with a partner suffering from AS is provided. Chapters are also included for parents whose child has recently been diagnosed with AS together with advice for teachers & carers. This book wont pretend that living with AS is easy but it will help you to understand & live positively with the condition. ...

Girls with Asperger's Syndrome are less frequently diagnosed than boys & even once symptoms have been recognised help is often not readily available. The image of coping well presented by AS females of any age can often mask difficulties deficits challenges & loneliness. This is a must-have handbook written by an Aspergirl for Aspergirls young & old. Rudy Simone guides you through every aspect of both personal & professional life from early recollections of blame guilt & savant skills to friendships romance & marriage. Employment career rituals & routines are also covered along with depression meltdowns & being misunderstood. Including the reflections of over thirty-five women diagnosed as on the spectrum as well as some partners & parents Rudy identifies recurring struggles & areas where Aspergirls need validation information & advice. As they recount their stories anecdotes & wisdom she highlights how differences between males & females on the spectrum are mostly a matter of perception rejecting negative views of Aspergirls & empowering them to lead happy & fulfilled lives. This book will be essential reading for females of any age diagnosed with AS & those who think they might be on the spectrum. It will also be of interest to partners & loved ones of Aspergirls & anybody interested either professionally or academically in Asperger's Syndrome. ...

Being a teen or tween isnt easy for anyone but it can be especially tough for Asperkids. Jennifer OToole knows; she was one! This book is a top secret guide to all of the hidden social rules in life that often seem strange & confusing to young people with Asperger syndrome. The Asperkids (Secret) Book of Social Rules" offers witty & wise insights into baffling social codes such as making & keeping friends blending in versus standing out from the crowd & common conversation pitfalls. Chock full of illustrations logical explanations & comic strip practice sessions this is the handbook that every adult Aspie wishes theyd had growing up. Ideal for all 10-17 year olds with Asperger syndrome this book provides inside information on over thirty social rules in bite-sized chunks that older children will enjoy understand & most importantly use daily to navigate the mysterious world around them." ...

As a parent a teacher & an Aspie herself Jennifer Cook O' Toole provides a unique insider's look into Asperger Syndrome. She shows how to help children on the spectrum by understanding how they think & exploiting their special interests to promote learning. Her strategies work because she thinks like the children that she teaches. This book is full of original & effective methods for engaging with children with Asperger Syndrome. The author discusses theory of mind the necessity for concrete forms of communication & ways to inspire imagination through sensorial experiences. In particular she explores the untapped power of special interests explaining how to harness these interests to encourage academic social & emotional growth. Affirming that different doesn't mean defective this book offers the insight & guidance that parents & professionals need to connect with the Asperkids in their life & get them excited about learning. ...

Asphalt Renaissance" brilliantly recounts the re-imagining of street painting by innovative artist & Internet sensation Kurt Wenner. Wenner revolutionised this ancient art by creating a technique that produces astounding images in 3-D; they reach out of the pavement toward the viewer & appear perilously deep. Featuring photographs of hundreds of his paintings this volume spans Wenners career & captures his thoughts on art & the ephemeral nature of his work. It also

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