Thriving in Adulthood with Asperger's Syndrome

Thriving in Adulthood with Asperger's Syndrome
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Total Pages : 284
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ISBN-10 : 0984110321
ISBN-13 : 9780984110322
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Download or read book Thriving in Adulthood with Asperger's Syndrome written by Craig Kendall and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The author, Craig Kendall, is the father of a child with Asperger's syndrome. He has written several books on Asperger's syndrome and autism. In this book, Craig covers the issues that affect adults with Asperger's syndrome as well as those who love and support them. Chapter topics include: 1. Surviving the Social World: Making and Keeping Friends, Where and how to make friends as an adult / 2. Asperger's and Relationships: including relationship tips, dating, the "do's and don'ts" / 3. Loving Someone with Aspergers: Rekindling a failing relationship, Ideas for keeping the romance in your relationship, Keeping a marriage happy / 4. Employment and Adults with Asperger's: the interview, ten job interview tips, workplace issues, 8 issues to consider in selecting a job / 5. Services for Adults with Asperger's / How and when do I tell people I have Asperger's?: 4 reasons to disclose, 4 reasons NOT to disclose / 6. Self Advocacy: Learning to advocate for yourself / 7. How to Lead a Meaningful Life: Depression and anxiety, The search for meaning in adults with AS / 8. Getting an Asperger's Diagnosis as an Adult: Why to get a diagnosis, Resistance to or problems with getting a diagnosis, How to find a good therapist /9. Therapy Options: Common reasons adults refuse therapy, Overview of different types of therapy, psychotherapy, 3 information processing problems, Occupational Therapy (OT) /10. Nutrition and Eating Right: Supplements that can help your health, Diets, Seven reasons to avoid fast food


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