Häftad, Engelska, 2008

Asperger Syndrome and Social Relationships

Adults Speak Out about Asperger Syndrome

Av Genevieve Edmonds, Luke Beardon, Genevieve Edmonds, Luke Beardon

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This book is essential reading to understand the social abilities of adults with Asperger's syndrome. The contributors each have different personalities and experiences, but together they provide a range of strategies to encourage people with Asperger's syndrome to achieve the social relationships they desire.'- Professor Tony AttwoodSocial interaction among neurotypical people is complex and in many ways illogical. To the person with Asperger Syndrome (AS) it is also woefully unintuitive. In this book, adults with AS discuss social relationships, offer advice and support for others with AS and provide necessary insights into AS perspectives for those working and interacting with them.The contributors evaluate a range of social contexts and relationship aspects, including:* online relationships - a worldwide social network based on non-verbal communication,* the unwritten rules of neurotypical socialising,* the need for mutual understanding between those with AS and neurotypicals,* the effects of struggling socially on one's self-esteem and frame of mind, and* the opportunities provided by social skills workshops or interest groups.This is essential reading for adults with AS, their family and friends, as well as service providers and other professionals providing support for people with AS in adult life.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum: 2008-03-15
Mått: 162 x 232 x 10 mm
Vikt: 300 g
Format: Häftad
Språk: Engelska
Antal sidor: 176
Förlag: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
ISBN: 9781843106470

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Chris Mitchell was diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome in 1998, when he was 20 years old. Having completed an MA (Hons) in Information and Library Management, he currently works at Durham County Council. He is an active advocate for raising awareness of the positive aspects of AS, giving talks, seminars and workshops throughout the UK. He also offers mentoring and support services for school leavers and students entering higher education with AS. Chris has written an autobiography of his own experience of AS, entitled Glass Half-Empty, Glass Half-Full: How Asperger's Syndrome Has Changed My Life and practices meditation in his spare time. Dr Wenn B. Lawson PhD, CPsychol is a lecturer and author. Since being diagnosed with autism in 1994, Wenn is passionately committed to campaigning for the rights of people on the autism spectrum. In 2008 Wenn was awarded fourth place in the 'Victorian Australian of the Year' awards.

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I would strongly recommend this series for: adults with AS, their family and friends, service providers, employment services, career advisors and companies employing or looking to employ individuals with AS and other professionals supporting people with AS in adult life.

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