Parenting a Teen or Young Adult with Asperger Syndrome (Autism Spectrum Disorder): 325 Ideas, Insights, Tips and Strategies

Paperback Published on: 21/10/2013
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Synopsis

325 astute and practical ideas, insights, tips and strategies address the complex issues parents face during this crucial period of transition for their child with Asperger Syndrome (Autism Spectrum Disorder). The practical, bite-size suggestions focus on the vital importance of developing and nurturing an open and healthy relationship with your son or daughter. The easy-to-navigate format will suit busy parents wanting to locate advice to suit their particular needs. All the suggestions are designed to foster understanding and acceptance between family members and help the AS young person with common problem areas such as social vulnerability and peer relationships, self-esteem, anxiety and coping with change.

This will be an invaluable companion for parents, carers and family members of an adolescent or young adult with AS.

Publisher information

  • Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
  • ISBN: 9781849052825
  • Number of pages: 240
  • Dimensions: 228 x 152 x 16 mm
  • Weight: 360g
  • Languages: English

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Parenting a Teen or Young Adult with Asperger Syndrome (Autism Spectrum Disorder)
Mostly very good, but some solutions are harmful to AS (I know, I am one)
As a book for teenagers and young adults, it is predictably full of sections on how to control. This pressed buttons with me and made it difficult to read... READ MORE
Roger Lincoln