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`Imagine getting lost in your own home, forgetting where the bathroom is at work, or being unable to operate a simple door knob.

Communication is one of the biggest challenges faced by people with Asperger's Syndrome (AS), yet an Asperger marriage requires communication more than any other relationship.

Understanding Learning Disability and Dementia covers all the essential issues in supporting a person with a learning disability when they develop dementia.

People with Asperger Syndrome (AS) understand and respond to the world in a very different way from people without this condition.

This international collection provides a comprehensive overview of cutting-edge research on autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) by well-known experts in the field, stressing the importance of early diagnosis and a good working relationship between parents and professionals.

This book provides a diverse range of basic information and practical advice for adults with dyspraxia.

Praise for the First Edition:'A warm feeling of positive reassurance and guidance runs throughout the book.

Maureen F.

This book does exactly what it says on the tin!

Special Brothers and Sisters is a collection of real-life accounts from the brothers and sisters of children with special needs, disability or serious illness, ranging in age from 3 to 18 years.

As someone with Asperger Syndrome, Wendy Lawson knows all about the social difficulties that accompany the condition.

Realizing the College Dream with Autism or Asperger Syndrome is both a practical and a personal account of one ASD student's successful experience of going to college.

Some children's 'difficulties' do not present in an obvious way, which makes diagnosis problematic, and access to help unforthcoming.

When his son, Matthew, was finally diagnosed with autism at 12 years old, Mike Stanton thought the diagnosis marked the end of their troubles.

People with autism often are intolerant of gluten (a protein in four types of cereal) and casein (a protein found in animal milk).

The title is an effective, manualized parent education programme'- Educational Book ReviewThis ground-breaking training programme has been developed in response to a real need for evidence-based early interventions for very young autistic children.

Career Success of Disabled High-Flyers challenges the assumption that disabled employees are a homogenous group and discusses important questions such as: What is disability?

This book offers a comprehensive overview of clinical, research and personal perspectives on Asperger Syndrome, including contributions from parents and experts in the fields of psychology, social work, psychiatry, genetics, sexology and vocational counselling.

Understanding who you are can be a lonely and difficult process following the diagnosis of Asperger's Syndrome (AS).

Gluten-free casein-free diets are widely used to improve cognitive function, speech patterns, behavior, and general well-being in children on the autistic spectrum.

This book is not only reassuring; it is inspiring, and bursting with ideas and achievable strategies.

Children on the Autism Spectrum often grow up to find they are unable to cope effectively with the challenges of adult life.

People with Asperger Syndrome have many characteristics that are frequently seen in a negative light.

If you have a child on the autism spectrum who struggles with the challenges of daily life, then this book is for you!

Dyslogical children are commonly labelled as having one or more of a mix of conditions that include Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, Conduct Disorder, Bipolar Disorder and Oppositional Defiant Disorder.

Huntington's Disease (HD) is a hereditary illness passed on via a defective gene.

Ann Boushey's teenage son Jon was diagnosed with high-functioning autism in kindergarten.

People with Asperger's Syndrome have difficulty with interpersonal relationships, yet are well known to be loyal and dependable friends.

At the age of 37 Andy McCann was physically fit, strong and in good health.

College life is particularly stressful for students with Asperger Syndrome (AS) and the resources that colleges provide for such students are often inadequate.

This little book does exactly what it sets out to do.

This short book, a collection of essays and poems, looks at the loneliness, frustration and sadness experienced, not by the person with the syndrome, but by their partners, parents and other family members: it is they who have to cope with the absence of communication, affection and empathy expected from a reciprocal loving relationship.

`The book describes a potted history of Phillip's journey, and mainly focuses on the practical aspects of brain injury, rehabilitation, returning home and to work.

* Are you about to write a dissertation for an MA in an arts therapy?

Pervasive Developmental Disorder, or PDD, is the umbrella term used to cover the whole family of autistic spectrum disorders - including autism and Asperger Syndrome.

Written in response to the many requests for a practical and accessible guide to exercise for scoliosis sufferers, Curves, Twists and Bends combines the experience of Annette Wellings, who has major scoliosis, with that of Alan Herdman, the UK's leading Pilates teacher.

This practical guide to effective public speaking for professionals with Asperger Syndrome (Autism Spectrum Disorder) provides tailored advice on using your Asperger strengths to your advantage and overcoming areas of challenge to find your public speaking voice.

Entrepreneurship can be an ideal career option for enterprising individuals with Asperger Syndrome (Autism Spectrum Disorder) and this detailed guide explains how to tell if being self-employed is right for you and how to go about starting and growing your own business.

Yoga therapy is gaining rapid recognition as a form of treatment that can improve the physical and mental wellbeing of children with a variety of complex needs.

Our understanding of the biological bases to the autistic spectrum disorders (ASDs) is advancing rapidly.

Most workplaces are a frenzied swirl of social interaction - between employees and bosses, customers and clients, and anyone else present.

Certain characteristics of autism, such as difficulty understanding social cues, may make women vulnerable to potentially dangerous situations.

With a variety of case examples and contributions from experienced clinicians, this book introduces Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT) in practical, user-friendly language, and for the first time guides readers on how to use it with people with intellectual disabilities.

Join Greg, a young boy with Asperger's syndrome (AS), as he tells us all about the world as he sees and experiences it.

The emotional trauma that families go through when they find out their child has an autism spectrum disorder can feel like being plunged into darkness.

This straightforward guide offers a complete overview of Pathological Demand Avoidance Syndrome (PDA) and gives practical advice for overcoming the difficulties it poses in a wide range of contexts from diagnosis through to adulthood.

This fully-updated second edition of Helping Children with Dyspraxia has been revised to reflect current practice and developments, providing clear and positive answers to questions commonly asked by parents and teachers about dyspraxia.

People with learning disabilities are at greater risk of physical and psychiatric illness than the population at large, but their health needs are often not adequately supported.

This practical resource is brimming with exciting ideas and guidance for motivating children with autism and other communication difficulties.