{"product_id":"the-complete-guide-to-aspergers-syndrome","title":"The Complete Guide To Asperger's Syndrome","description":"\u003cp style=\"padding: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 15px; font-size: 13px; font-family: verdana, Arial, tahoma, sans-serif; line-height: 16.6399993896484px; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"\u003e'I usually say to the child, \"Congratulations, you have Asperger's syndrome\", and explain that this means he or she is not mad, bad or defective, but has a different way of thinking.'\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"\u003e- from The Complete Guide to Asperger's Syndrome\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"padding: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 15px; font-size: 13px; font-family: verdana, Arial, tahoma, sans-serif; line-height: 16.6399993896484px; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eThe Complete Guide to Asperger's Syndrome is the definitive handbook for anyone affected by Asperger's syndrome (AS). It brings together a wealth of information on all aspects of the syndrome for children through to adults.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"padding: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 15px; font-size: 13px; font-family: verdana, Arial, tahoma, sans-serif; line-height: 16.6399993896484px; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eDrawing on case studies and personal accounts from Attwood's extensive clinical experience, and from his correspondence with individuals with AS, this book is both authoritative and extremely accessible. Chapters examine:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"padding: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 15px; font-size: 13px; font-family: verdana, Arial, tahoma, sans-serif; line-height: 16.6399993896484px; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"\u003e* causes and indications of the syndrome\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"\u003e* the diagnosis and its effect on the individual\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"\u003e* theory of mind\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"\u003e* the perception of emotions in self and others\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"\u003e* social interaction, including friendships\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"\u003e* long-term relationships\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"\u003e* teasing, bullying and mental health issues\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"\u003e* the effect of AS on language and cognitive abilities, sensory sensitivity, movement and co-ordination skills\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"\u003e* career development.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"padding: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 15px; font-size: 13px; font-family: verdana, Arial, tahoma, sans-serif; line-height: 16.6399993896484px; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eThere is also an invaluable frequently asked questions chapter and a section listing useful resources for anyone wishing to find further information on a particular aspect of AS, as well as literature and educational tools.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"padding: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 15px; font-size: 13px; font-family: verdana, Arial, tahoma, sans-serif; line-height: 16.6399993896484px; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eEssential reading for families and individuals affected by AS as well as teachers, professionals and employers coming in contact with people with AS, this book should be on the bookshelf of anyone who needs to know or is interested in this complex condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n","brand":"Jessica Kingsley Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51273343729947,"sku":"9781843106692","price":24.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0915\/4363\/4203\/files\/9781843106692.jpg?v=1771453109","url":"https:\/\/abcschoolsupplies.ie\/products\/the-complete-guide-to-aspergers-syndrome","provider":"ABC School Supplies ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}