How to Live With Autism and Asperger Syndrome ~ ariane_c torrent

Publication Date: October 15, 2004 Edition: 1
This accessible and valuable introduction to caring for a child with autism is an ideal resource for teachers and members of a child with autism's immediate and extended family. In clear and simple language, with many illustrations, the authors tackle commons problems experienced in everyday routines such as eating, sleeping and going to the toilet, as well as how to cope with aggression and tantrums, preoccupations and compulsions and how to enable better communication and socialising. Step-by-step, the authors consider why each problem may be happening and suggest a number of ways solutions.

About the Author
Chris Williams is a consultant clinical psychologist working with children and adolescents with learning disabilities. She also trains special school staff to understand and manage autistic behaviour. Barry Wright is a consultant child psychiatrist. He is widely published and currently researching autistic children's language abilities, emotional recognition and memory.