When Your Child Has . . . Asperger's Syndrome: *Get the Right Diagnosis *Understand Treatment Options *Help Your Child Cope (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781598696677)

You've heard about cases of Asperger's, or perhaps have known a child with the syndrome. Now you've learned that your child has Asperger's-what do you do?

Let these two Asperger's experts guide you through the basic information you need to know to help your child. In this straightforward and helpful book, you will learn how to:

• Get the right diagnosis and understand the results
• Determine the best options for education
• Help your child learn to socialize with other kids
• Avoid sensory overload by recognizing triggers

When Your Child Has . . . Asperger's Syndrome defines the syndrome in clear and complete terms that will help you help your child. Now, you can understand your child's needs and help him or her lead a happy and successful life.

William Stillman is the author of Demystifying the Autistic Experience. He is on several autism/Asperger's advisory boards; has been appointed to Pennsylvania's Autism Task Force; and offers much more information at WilliamStillman.com. He lives in Hershey, PA.

Vincent Iannelli, M.D., is the author of The Everything Father's First Year Book. A board-certified pediatrician and fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics, he is also an associate professor of pediatrics at UT Southwestern Medical Center. He has nine years of clinical experience and now runs a private practice. Dr. Iannelli lives in Hearth, TX.

Author: William Stillman, Vincent Ianelli
ISBN-10: 159869667X
ISBN-13: 9781598696677
Publisher: Adams Media Corporation
Language: English
Published: 06/01/2008
Pages: 224
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.31lbs
Size: 6.72h x 4.17w x 0.63d