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Researchers and practitioners in mental health and education synthesize what has been learned over the past half century about helping children with the particular variant of autism known as Asperger syndrome. They consider assessing and managing behavioral and learning difficulties, explore aspects of the syndrome's appearance in schools. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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This volume provides research-based, practical information on managing the challenges that Asperger syndrome (AS) presents in everyday life and in the classroom. Current knowledge is reviewed on the core learning, behavioral, emotional, social, and communication difficulties associated with this complex disorder. Hurdles facing children with AS and their parents and teachers are clearly identified, and effective assessment and intervention approaches described. Special features include firsthand accounts from an adult with AS and a teacher with extensive experience in the area, as well as numerous illustrative vignettes and classroom examples. While written primarily for professionals, the volume will also be of interest to many parents.
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