A Guide To Asperger Syndrome

Asperger syndrome is an autism spectrum disorder usually with lifelongconsequences for social interaction and behaviour. The disorder isneurodevelopmental and s... » 

Asperger syndrome is an autism spectrum disorder usually with lifelongconsequences for social interaction and behaviour. The disorder isneurodevelopmental and symptoms appear in the preschool years. Individualsaffected are often misunderstood and sometimes misdiagnosed when they apply forhelp. A Guide to Asperger Syndrome is an accessible handbook for all thosetouched by Asperger syndrome one of the most common variants of disorders inthe socalled autism spectrum. In it Christopher Gillberg a worldrenownedauthority in the field gives an indepth account of symptoms diagnosisprevalence background factors prognosis and intervention. The book isintended for a wide readership including those affected their families andclinicians working with children adolescents and adults with Aspergersyndrome. «