Asperger Syndrome in the Family

Produktbeschreibung

The author of "Pretending to Be Normal" looks with wisdom and humor at the implications Asperger Syndrome has for her family, both the Aspie and non-Aspie members. Willey and one of her daughters have been diagnosed with AS, a neurological disorder which has sometimes been referred to as high-functioning autism. 

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Introduction 1. Aspie 2. Too Close to the Maddening Crowd. 3. The Communication
Zone. 4. Close Quarters. 5. Daring to be Different. 6. Speak Now or Forever Hold
Your Peace. 7. Teeter Totter. 8. Catch a Falling Star. 9. Sunny Side Up.
Epilogue. Appendix I: Web Resources. Appendix II: Australian Scale for
Asperger's Syndrome Second Edition. Appendix III: Fast Facts for Those New to
Aspie World. Appendix IV: Self-Affirmation. Pledge for Aspies Parents. Appendix
V: Self-Affirmation. Pledge for Aspie Parents. Appendix VI. Making Sense of
Small Talk. Index. 

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Liane Holliday Willey