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Asperger’s
Syndrome
Coping - a survival guide for people
with Asperger Syndrome, Marc Segar, 1997
A number of writers with Asperger syndrome have given us insights on
their experiences; Marc Segar was the first to go a step further and
produce a practical guide to everyday living for others who share his
condition. He knew from the inside what people with Asperger’s need to
understand, and this short book is packed with really helpful - and
empathic - advice, which will be illuminating for families,
professionals and young people who are trying to cope with their own
Asperger’s. Marc trained as a biochemist, and worked as a children’s
entertainer and as a lecturer on autism before his life was tragically
cut short in his twenties.
A Social Skills Checklist for
Children with Asperger’s Syndrome, Newson,
MacLean and Gallagher
The checklist is not intended to provide a social skills score, but to
heighten awareness of the difficulties encountered by the able autistic
child, especially in mainstream. It can usefully be used comparatively
between teachers and parents as a basis for constructive discussion.
Using Humour to Enable Flexibility
and Social Empathy in Children with Asperger Syndrome: some practical
strategies, Elizabeth Newson, 2000
This paper discusses the impairments experienced by all children with
autism, and how they appear in the more able child (with Asperger
syndrome). Specific and well-tried strategies are suggested to help
such children. These can be used by parents and others, but could also
effectively be offered by support staff within a mainstream school.
Writing to Children and Young People
with Asperger Syndrome, Elizabeth Newson, 1998
Based on experience in counselling young people with Asperger’s, this
article shows how their difficulty with listening skills can be
compensated for by a personal letter tailor-made to their age and
experience. The examples given were written to young people aged 9, 14,
15 and 16, following an individual counselling session in each case.
Giving the Diagnosis to the Young
Person with Asperger’s Syndrome or High Functioning Autism: issues and
strategies, Glenys Jones, 2001
This paper considers the need for information and explanation which
most parents recognise as an issue for their children. It discusses
what guidelines exist and how parents and young people can be helped to
face this knowledge together.
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