The authors provide a diagnostic model based on assessment of the child in contrast to 'neurotypical' children, considering relationships at home, school or in care. They show how to develop early intervention strategies and aid parents, teachers and mental health professionals in making informed decisions to nurture the development of AS children.
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Acknowledgments. Preface. Part I: Understanding Asperger's Syndrome in Young Children. 1. The World of the Young Child. 2. The World of the Young Child with Asperger's Syndrome. 3. The Diagnosis. 4. The Many Faces of Young Children with Asperger's Syndrome. 5. The Parents' Journey. Part II: Interventions. 6. Paths of Intervention: From Traditional to Alternative. 7. Parent-Child Therapy: An Intervention for Building Relationships, Lori Bond. 8. Building Connections with Peers: Therapeutic Groups. 9. Enhancing Relationships through Speech and Language Intervention, Christine Bate. 10. Building Connections through Sensory and Motor Pathways: Occupational Therapy, Teri Wiss. 11. Building Connections with the Child's School. 12. The Ongoing Journey. Appendix I: Diagnostic Criteria. Appendix II: Behavioral Strategies for Group Settings. Appendix III: Eligibility Criteria for Special Education in the United States. Appendix IV: Asperger's Syndrome Web Sites. Subject Index. Author Index.
