Asperger's Syndrome in Young Children: A Developmental Guide for Parents and Professionals

Table of contents

• Asperger's Syndrome in Young Children 1
• Title Page 3
• Contents 5
• Acknowledgments 7
• Preface 9
• Part One - Understanding Asperger's Syndrome in Young Children 15
• Chapter 1 17
• Chapter 2 - The World of the Young Child with Asperger's Syndrome 32
• Chapter 3 - The Diagnosis 53
• Chapter 4 - The Many Faces of Young Children with Asperger's Syndrome 81
• Chapter 5 - The Parents' Journey 105
• Part Two - Interventions 129
• Chapter 6 - Paths of Intervention from Traditional to Alternative 131
• Chapter 7 - Parent–child Therapy an Intervention for Building Relationships 144
• Chapter 8 - Building Connections with Peers Therapeutic Groups 160
• Chapter 9 - Enhancing Relationships Through Speech and Language Intervention 190
• Chapter 10 - Building Connections Through Sensory and Motor Pathways Occupational Therapy 211
• Chapter 11 - Building Connections with the Child's School 238
• Chapter 12 - The Ongoing Journey 262
• Appendix I - Diagnostic Criteria 270
• Appendix II - Behavioral Strategies Chart for Group Settings 274
• Appendix III - Eligibility Criteria for Special Education Services in the United States 280
• Appendix IV - Asperger's Syndrome Web Sites 284
• The Contributors 285
• References 286
• Subject Index 296
• Author Index 301

Work saved from this book