The Complete Guide to Asperger’s Syndrome

An introduction and deep dive into the condition formerly known as Asperger’s Syndrome.

A popular guide in the community,The Complete Guide to Asperger’s Syndrome offers an introduction and a deep dive into Asperger’s Syndrome (now rolled into an ASD I diagnosis). This is a great place to start if you are new to your autistic neurotype and are interested in a current clinical perspective.

Attwood is a practicing clinical psychologist and Associate Professor at Griffith University in Queensland. He is widely respected an one of the leading authorities on Asperger’s Syndrome.

Note: In keeping with Attwood’s perspective, this work explores autism as a “medical disorder”.

Chapters cover[mfn]From tonyattwood.com.au[/mfn]:

  • causes and indications of the syndrome
  • the diagnosis and its effect on the individual
  • theory of mind
  • the perception of emotions in self and others
  • social interaction, including friendships
  • long-term relationships
  • teasing, bullying and mental health issues
  • the effect of AS on language and cognitive abilities, sensory sensitivity, movement and co-ordination skills
  • career development.

 

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For more about Tony Attwood and his other works:

Website: tonyattwood.com.au

Author

Tony Attwood

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Publication Details

Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Publication Date: September 28, 2006

ISBNs

ISBN-10: 1843106698
ISBN-13: 978-1843106692

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