Raising Children With Asperger's Syndrome and High-functioning Autism

by Yoshida, Yuko, M.d.; Wing, Lorna; Sanders, Esther; Hirano, Cathy; Sato, Jun'ichi

• ISBN13: 9781849053174
• ISBN10: 1849053170
• Edition: Original
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2012-07-15
• Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Pub

Summary

Parents of children with Asperger's syndrome (AS) or high-functioning autism can often feel at a loss as to how to understand and communicate with their child and how to help their child feel valued and understood in the wider world. This illustrated companion provides all the concrete answers, explanations and advice necessary for parents to provide effective support for their child. It clarifies the type of assistance needed from outside the family, and where to find it, and includes suggestions on how to ensure the needs of other siblings are also met. Written from the insightful perspective of a child psychiatrist, this very practical and helpful book will provide comfort for parents and carers. The experience and expertise shared within will also be useful for any professionals working with children with AS or high-functioning autism and their families.

Author Biography

Yuko Yoshida, M.D. is a child psychiatrist at the Yokohama Psycho-Developmental Clinic in Japan, which specializes in diagnosing and treating children with autism spectrum and other developmental disorders. She is also Managing Director of the Institute of Psychomedical Education for Children. She has over 25 years' clinical experience and has taken training courses taught by Lorna Wing and Judith Gould. She is one of only a handful of professionals in Japan certified to use the Diagnostic Interview for Social and Communication Disorders (DISCO). She is the author of How to Be Yourself in a World That's Different: An Asperger Syndrome Guide for Adolescents, also published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers.

Table of Contents

Foreword	p. 7
Introduction	p. 11
Introduction to the Revised Edition	p. 12
What is Autism?	p. 15
"Disability" - or "Individuality"?	p. 16
The Autism Spectrum	p. 33
Other Medical Information	p. 84
Disorders Similar to or Comorbid with ASDs	p. 93
Rethinking Your Parenting Style: Putting Your Knowledge of the Autism Spectrum to Work	p. 105
Nurturing Communication Skills	p. 106
How to Provide Supports for Impairments of Social Imagination	p. 136
Skills that Compensate for Impaired Socialization	p. 152
Helping Daily Life Run Smoothly: Frequently Asked Questions	p. 171
The Way Forward	p. 197
Find Someone you can Consult	p. 198
If There are Siblings	p. 209
Some Final Advice	p. 221
Afterword	p. 229
Overview of Technical Terminology and Diagnostic Criteria	p. 231
Communicating with your Child's Kindergarten or Day Care Centre	p. 239
References	p. 249
About the Author	p. 253
About the Translators	p. 253
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