Asperger′s Syndrome For Dummies

Aspergers Syndrome For Dummies covers everything that both people living with the condition and their families need to know. From explaining symptoms and getting a diagnosis, through to overcoming bullying in schools and choosing between the therapy and medical treatments available, this is a complete guide to surviving and thriving with the condition. Aspergers Syndrome For Dummies includes: Part I: Understanding Aspergers syndrome (AS) Chapter 1: Introducing Aspergers syndrome Chapter 2: Discovering the causes of Aspergers syndrome Chapter 3: Diagnosing Aspergers syndrome Part II: Living with Aspergers syndrome Chapter 4: Enjoying Life with Aspergers Chapter 5: Getting the most out of education and the workplace Chapter 6: Finding independence and advocating for your rights Part III: Supporting people with Aspergers syndrome Chapter 7: Parenting and Aspergers syndrome Chapter 8: Relating to adults with Aspergers syndrome Chapter 9: Creating an AS friendly environment Part IV: Discovering therapies, medication, diet and environments for AS Chapter 10: Navigating Behavioural Therapies for Aspergers Syndrome Chapter 11: Understanding medication and diet in Aspergers syndrome Part V: Part of Tens Chapter 12: Ten Organisations to go for help and information Chapter 13: Ten positives about living with Aspergers Chapter 14: Ten famous people who probably had Aspergers