Tony Attwood's guide will assist parents and professionals with the identification, treatment, and care of both children and adults with Asperger's Syndrome. The book provides both a description and an analysis of the unusual characteristics of Asperger’s and offers strategies for dealing with problematic traits. Beginning with a chapter on diagnosis (an assessment is provided), Dr. Attwood covers issues such as language, social behavior, and motor clumsiness. The book also includes a helpful Frequently Asked Questions section and multiple case studies from the author's experience as a Clinical Psychologist, with numerous quotations from people with Asperger's Syndrome.
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 224
A clinical psychologist from Brisbane, Australia, Dr. Tony Attwood has over thirty years of experience with individuals with autism, Asperger’s Syndrome, and Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD). He has worked with several thousand individuals, from infants to octogenarians, from profoundly disabled persons to university professors. Dr. Attwood works in private practice in Brisbane, but is also adjunct professor at Griffith University, Queensland. He presents workshops and training courses for parents, professionals, and individuals with autism all over the world. In addition, he is a prolific author of scientific papers and books. His books and videos on Asperger’s Syndrome and high-functioning autism are recognized as the best offerings in the field. Over 300,000 of his book Asperger’s Syndrome: A Guide for Parents and Professionals have been sold, and it has been translated into twenty languages.
