Discover how to survive and thrive with Asperger's Syndrome Asperger's Syndrome (or AS) is a condition on the autism spectrum that affects how someone makes sense of the world, processes information and relates to other people. This definitive guide explains how to live with Asperger's on a day-to-day basis, covering everything from coping with social interaction to dealing with specific learning difficulties associated with AS. Whether you live with Asperger's yourself or want to support someone who does, this book will give you the facts you need to make the best choices every step of the way.
- Get the facts at your fingertips - find out about the causes and characteristics of Asperger's Syndrome and uncover the pros and cons of formal diagnosis
- Live well - reassuring advice on how to enjoy everyday life, from getting the most out of education and the workplace to living independently
- Support people you know - get tips on living and working with people with AS and learn how to parent children, teenagers and adults with the condition
- Keep the balance - discover how diet, therapies and lifestyle options all play into the management of Asperger's, and choose the options that work best for you
Open the book and find:
- The ins and outs of diagnosing Asperger's Syndrome
- Advice on coping with conditions affiliated with AS, from anxiety and depression to OCD
- How to cope with sensory issues at home and at work
- Advice on finding the right school environment
- The facts about autism rights
- The best organisations for advice and support
- A glossary of Asperger's terminology
Inhaltsverzeichnis
Introduction 1
Part I: Understanding Asperger's Syndrome 9
Chapter 1: Introducing Asperger's Syndrome 11
Chapter 2: Discovering the Causes of Asperger's Syndrome 23
Chapter 3: Diagnosing Asperger's Syndrome 35
Chapter 4: Discovering Additional Diagnoses in Asperger's Syndrome 59
Chapter 5: Understanding Asperger's Syndrome in Women 81
Part II: Living with Asperger's Syndrome 99
Chapter 6: Enjoying Life with Asperger's Syndrome 101
Chapter 7: Getting the Most Out of Education and the Workplace 121
Chapter 8: Finding Independence and Advocating for Your Rights 133
Part III: Supporting People with Asperger's Syndrome 147
Chapter 9: Parenting Children Who Have Asperger's Syndrome 149
Chapter 10: Parenting During School, College and Adult Life 173
Chapter 11: Relating to People Who Have Asperger's Syndrome 195
Chapter 12: Sussing Out Sensory Difficulties 219
Part IV: Discovering Therapies, Medication and Diet for Asperger's Syndrome 235
Chapter 13: Navigating Behavioural Therapies 237
Chapter 14: Understanding Medication and Medical Procedures 259
Chapter 15: Digesting Diet 269
Part V: The Part of Tens 281
Chapter 16: Ten (Or So) Sources of Support and Information on Asperger's Syndrome 283
Chapter 17: Ten Positives about Living with Asperger's Syndrome 293
Chapter 18: Ten Famous People (Some Fictional) Who May Have Had Asperger's Syndrome 299
Appendix A: A List of Books You Might Like to Read (And Some Discs) 311
Appendix B: Glossary 319
Index 331
