The Complete Guide to Asperger’s Syndrome

A popular guide in the community,The Complete Guide to Asperger’s Syndrome offers an introduction and a deep dive into Asperger’s Syndrome (now rolled into an ASD I diagnosis). This is a great place to start if you are new to your autistic neurotype and are interested in a current clinical perspective.

Attwood is a practicing clinical psychologist and Associate Professor at Griffith University in Queensland. He is widely respected an one of the leading authorities on Asperger’s Syndrome.

Note: In keeping with Attwood’s perspective, this work explores autism as a “medical disorder”.

Chapters cover[mfn]From tonyattwood.com.au[/mfn]:

• causes and indications of the syndrome
• the diagnosis and its effect on the individual
• theory of mind
• the perception of emotions in self and others
• social interaction, including friendships
• long-term relationships
• teasing, bullying and mental health issues
• the effect of AS on language and cognitive abilities, sensory sensitivity, movement and co-ordination skills
• career development.

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