books by Jessica Kingsley Publishers     books:       Pretending to Be Normal: Living With Asperger's Syndrome70 reviews Liane Holliday Willey Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 1999 I found myself... I couldn't believe the resemblences I found in this book. At 51, I have been diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome, as is my Son of 17. Liane Willey could be my twin, with all she went through. I wasn't too sure if I had written the book. Anyone needing validation should read this book. It covers growing in all aspects of Asperger's. Childhood "fits" and College idiosyncracies. A great read for ...             Can I Tell You About Asperger Syndrome?: A Guide for Friends and Family33 reviews Jude Welton Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2003 great guide This book/guide is truly excellent. Extremely helpful when talking to others about Asperger's. It has an excellent part in the back on tips for the teachers. My son's teachers has actually read this and we are using to update his IEP for next year. Great book!             Playing, Laughing and Learning with Children on the Autism Spectrum: A Practical Resource of Play Ideas for ...8 reviews Julia Moor Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2008 Wonderful book This book is about learning how to work, act, and play with a child on the spectrum. The book is written in plain english, which makes it very easy to understand and incoperate the play ideas. I enjoyed this book. However my few critisms are that some of the links and references in the back of the book are mostly UK sites. Also, if you want to learn more about behavioral modification programs ...             The Complete Guide to Asperger's Syndrome45 reviews Tony Attwood Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2008 Help with understanding I am so grateful for this book, it has been the description I needed to understand my son. He is 16 and was recently diagnosed with Aspergers. I have now come to understand the boy I have raised for 16 years without knowing the real him or how he thought. Thanks Tony             Parenting a Child With Asperger Syndrome: 200 Tips and Strategies12 reviews Brenda Boyd Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2003 EXCELLENT TIPS I've read a LOT of books on Autism and on Asperger's in the last 6 years. This one gets an A+. It's a fast read and has a lot of clear and concise tips to implement in additional ways that us inventive and creative parents may not have thought of already, or if you've hit a dead end and need some help! EXCELLENT!!             Relationship Development Intervention with Young Children: Social and Emotional Development Activities for ...7 reviews Steven E. Gutstein, Rachelle K. Sheely Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2002 Excellent (Full of Activities) Great for preschoolers with autism who are low to high functioning. You will come away with a least 5 new play activites here that will always work.             Alone Together: Making an Asperger Marriage Work8 reviews Katrin Bentley Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2007 Lifesaver / Marriage Saver I am married to an Aspie. I've read many books on this subject. So far, this one is helping *me* with my marriage. The other books helped me to understand the Aspie, but this one is helping me with my reactions to him. This book is written in layman's terms, and in story form which makes it easy for me to understand. I recommend this book highly.             Asperger's Syndrome: A Guide for Parents and Professionals63 reviews Tony Attwood Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 1998 Start Here This is the first book I read on Asperger's, and I am glad that it was. Tony Attwood is one of the leading experts on Asperger's. He really gets it and doesn't try to fit an Asperger child into a nt understanding of the world, but goes to the Asperger world. It has really helped me understand myself and my children better. Well done! I can't wait to see more from him.             Kids in the Syndrome Mix of ADHD, LD, Asperger's, Tourette's, Bipolar and More!: The One Stop Guide for ...28 reviews Martin L., M.D. Kutscher, Robert R. Wolff Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2007 An Excellent Resource for Understanding Complicated Children This is one of the best books that I have read to help me understand not only my own complicated child but many of the boys and girls that I have taught over the years. Martin Kutscher and the other contributing writers do an excellent job explaining the characteristics and challenges of a variety of common syndromes like ADHD, Aspergers, LD, etc. The authors show readers how to help children ...             The Verbal Behavior Approach: How to Teach Children With Autism and Related Disorders10 reviews Mary Barbera, Tracy Rasmussen Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2007 From a Mother's Perspective As a mother of three children on the spectrum, I want to share how much this book has changed our lives forever. Hope is a powerful feeling and one given to us from this book. We were going along following the "standard" recommendations of the professionals working with our children on the spectrum without much change for over the past two years. Sure, we had some changes, but not like the ...             Silent Grief: Living in the Wake of Suicide7 reviews Christopher Lukas, Henry M. Seiden Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2007 I'm Not Alone In 1989, my baby brother committed suicide. It has been said that, "Death is Final!" Death by Suicide never ends for the survivors. I have a wonderful friend, who gave me Silent Grief. It was a constant friend, which walked me through some very heartbreaking times. It is like a friend who holds your hand and lets you know that it is always there, and you are not alone. The way the book ...             My Social Stories Book6 reviews Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2002 Presicion through simplicity As an individual unfamiliar with the nuances of AS, I found "My Social Stories Book" particularly effective in identifying, conveying and demystifying what is mundane for most people, but what can be overwhelming for those with AS. Sean McAndrew's brilliant translation of the text via child-friendly illustrations relevant to their respective scenarios are what make a publication like this one ...             Visual Perception Problems in Children With AD/HD, Autism, And Other Learning Disabilities: A Guide for ... Lisa A. Kurtz Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2006             Nonverbal Learning Disabilities at Home: A Parent's Guide11 reviews Pamela B. Tanguay Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2001 Great Intro to NLD for Parents and Educators Recently our teenager was diagnosed with NLD. This book was recommended to us by a psychologist. We found the book to be extremely helpful in explaining NLD (in plain English) and helping us understand how to deal with the NLD child. The book addresses the needs of parents with either young or adolencent children with NLD. I highly recommend this book as a starting point for parents and ...             Nonverbal Learning Disabilities at School: Educating Students With Nld, Asperger Syndrome and Related ...13 reviews Pamela B. Tanguay Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2002 Excellent resource for parent's with an NLD child. If you are struggling with how to help your NLD child, then this book will be an excellent resource. The author uses clear, concise illustrations to help the reader understand the disorder and more importantly, what it's like to be a kid with NLD. Included are some very practical and easy to implement suggestions to help the NLD child with math and writing. We've used a couple of the ...             Asperger's Syndrome And Sexuality: From Adolescence Through Adulthood1 review Isabelle Henault Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2005 Asperger's Understood, Applied for Adolescents This is a great Asperger's book for counselors, family and especially teenagers. It covers the whole spectrum of symptoms and treatment and focuses on the sexual questions that a teenager or young adult might not feel free to discuss. It is respectful of their natural sexuality and the problems that may arise out of their inability to find release for their sexual desires. It is a reassuring ...             Aspergers in Love: Couple Relationships and Family Affairs12 reviews Maxine C. Aston Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2003 Solid in its treatment of this difficult area. This book was first published in 2003, a time when Asperger syndrome and relationships was still emerging as a psychological issue. Four years on and it stands up in both the strength of it having been written from sound research and its no nonsense approach to both sides. Too often there is a bias towards either the Asperger (AS) partner or the nuero-typical (NT) partner. As far as I am aware it ...             How to Find Work That Works for People with Asperger Syndrome: The Ultimate Guide for Getting People With ...7 reviews Gail Hawkins Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2004 How to Find Work That Works... This valuable resource provides direct service approaches for job development and placement supports. It will be useful for staff training and self-empowerment for those with high functioning autism.             Animal-assisted Interventions for Individuals With Autism1 review Merope Pavlides Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2008 Practical, relatable and informative Merope Pavlides writes in an unassuming manner that is practical, relatable and informative. She shares her professional and personal experiences with ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) individuals and the use animal-assisted interventions with an emphasis on dogs. This book is a fabulous handbook for beginners: it reads easily, without complicated jargon, and includes many resource recommendations ...             Survival Strategies for Parenting the Child and Teen With Bipolar Disorder: Innovative Parenting and ...23 reviews George T. Lynn Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2000 Excellent source!! I was overwhelmed with the books available on bipolar disorder. This book, however, is easy to read and offers helpful information and strategies for coping with the symptoms of several mental health disorders. 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