Our Journey Through High Functioning Autism and Asperger Syndrome: A Roadmap by Linda Andron

New softcover book. by Linda Andron (Author).”

For the families who have contributed to this book, living with autism spectrum disorders has been a journey of self-discovery. With honesty and humor, they describe the ways autism has affected their daily lives, the challenges they have faced and the approaches they have found beneficial. They share their practical and original strategies for dealing with issues such as helping children to develop empathy and humor, developing and maintaining friendships and explaining their autism spectrum disorders to other people.

This book will be a source of advice and inspiration for families of children with autism and the professionals who work with them. It is practical, realistic and positive - autism is seen as something to be understood and celebrated. As 11-year-old Glen states in the Appendix, written by some of the children with autism featured in the book: `I like myself and consider my difference something positive.'

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Jessica Kingsley
Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 1, 2001
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 192 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1849851158
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1849851152
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.15 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.5 x 0.44 x 11 inches