Acknowledgements. Foreword. Preface. Part I. Introduction and Background. 1. Asperger's Syndrome Weird or Wonderful?. 2. How I 'Caught' Asperger's Syndrome. 3. What is Asperger's Syndrome?. Part II. Social Care. 4. How Does Asperger's Syndrome Present?. 5. ''I'm not Anxious just Worried'' - Anxiety and Asperger's Syndrome. 6. Independence and Friendship. Part III. Education. 7. Working with Social Frameworks. 8. The Culture of the School. 9. Managing Student Behaviour. Part IV. Student and Parent Views - Perception of Reality. 10. Student Views. 11. Parent's Views. 12. Conclusion. 13. Bibliography. 14. Glossary and Abbreviations. Index.
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''At last, a book that provides a comprehensive and thorough understanding of the complex subject - Asperger's syndrome. Written by a true expert in the subject, in a style that reflects Stephen Bradshaw's clear understanding of the needs of affected individuals, their families, and the professionals in the position of supporting them. This easy-to-read book should be recommended to those new to the subject, as well as those who are more experienced but who still struggle with understanding the 'why's that surround Asperger's syndrome.'' Pamela Yates, Consultant on autism spectrum conditions