A former communications executive, Craig Evans is a filmmaker fascinated with traditional music, the banjo, and the community of players that celebrate this art form. His documentary series have been saved for posterity by Smithsonian Folkways. Craig continues to be fascinated by people who think differently, especially his stepdaughter with Asperger's. Buoyed by her daily gains toward independence and Dr. Attwood's boundless optimism, Craig films, writes, and shares encouraging news about autism as often as possible. Dr. Tony Attwood is a practicing clinical psychologist with more than twenty-five years of experience. He has worked with over 2000 individuals of all ages with Asperger's syndrome. He presents workshops and runs training courses for parents, professionals, and individuals with AS all over the world, and is a prolific author of articles and books on the subject.
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How this Book Came About How to Read this Book Chapter One - Anxiety Chapter Two - Self-esteem/Self-identity Chapter Three - Aversion to Change Chapter Four - Meltdowns Chapter Five - Depression Chapter Six - Sensory Issues Chapter Seven - Making and Keeping Friends Chapter Eight - Personal Management Issues Chapter Nine - Intimacy, Dating, Sex, and Marriage and Emotional Availability Chapter Ten - Faking It Chapter Eleven - Getting and Keeping a Job Chapter Twelve - Disclosing a Diagnosis Chapter Thirteen - Bullying Chapter Fourteen - Choosing a Career Chapter Fifteen - Empathetic Attunement Chapter Sixteen - Being Diagnosed Chapter Seventeen - Living with Autism Bonus Section One - Questions and Answers from Global Autism Conferences Bonus Section Two - Answers to the Most Common Questions about Autism
A treasure trove of subject matter [...] Tony's advice is both direct and balanced and his 'voice' always imbued with a deep respect for others." -AuKids