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Should
you explain the diagnosis? by Tony Attwood, Ph.D. (Download PDF)
Tony
Attwood, author of the bestselling book, Asperger
Syndrome, has written this essay which applies
to AS or High Functioning Autism. It covers the whys,
when, and hows of explaining the diagnosis with emphasis
on the strengths of the individual.
Cognitive-Behavior
Therapy for Adult Asperger Syndrome by
Valerie Gaus, Ph.D.
From
the article: With the recent growth in awareness of
autism spectrum disorders, there are increasing numbers
of adults with Asperger syndrome (AS) and High-Functioning
Autism (HFA) seeking diagnosis and help for their problems
in daily living. Psychotherapists who work to meet the
needs of this expanding patient population may find
guidance in the literature on cognitive-behavior therapy.
As outlined in this article, there is evidence that
these approaches can be useful in helping these adults
find relief from their daily stress while also capitalizing
on their strengths.
What
Does A Student With Asperger Syndrome Need In A School
Program by Lynda Geller, Ph.D. (Download PDF)
Written by the Clinical
Director of the Asperger Institute at the NYU Child
Study Center http://aboutourkids.org/
One-on-One
Play Dates by Marsha Parrish
This
article was written by the mother of a 9 year old with
Asperger Syndrome. It was originally printed by Aspen
of New Jersey and then used in the booklet given out
at Common Connections. These tips for helping your child
make friends are well thought out and very helpful.
Beyond Guilt or Innocence
by Dennis Debbaudt, Investigator and Journalist.
Dennis
Debbaudt is a freelance reporter with experience writing
for the Detroit News. After his son was diagnosed with
an autism spectrum disorder, he became interested in
the problems faced by people on the spectrum in the
legal system (especially because of perceptual problems),
and on improving the awareness among law enforcement
officers of the issues that arise. He has written several
books on this topic, and in conjunction with police
departments has developed teaching curriculums.
Time Magazine, May 6, 2002
The Secrets of Autism - this link is for the cover story which can be previewed at the site and which can be read in full by purchase or archive subscription. Requires Javascript.
Asperger's Spectrum Disorder: Sorting It Out
This article is by Martin L. Kutscher, MD
http://pediatricneurology.com/autism.htm
New York Times, March 6 2001
Disabled Children Have Their Own Special Needs (If you don't have an online New York Times subscriber id & password, which you need to read this article, you can get one for free without difficulty the first time you connect to the site)
New York Times, Magazine Section, Sunday, June 18, 2000
The Little Professor Syndrome
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