Asperger Syndrome, First Edition

by Ami Klin, Fred R. Volkmar, Sara S. Sparrow

Usually diagnosed in childhood, Asperger syndrome is a lifelong social disorder characterized by a lack of empathy, little ability to form friendships, one-sided conversations, clumsy movements, and intense absorption in special interests. While Asperger syndrome has received increasing attention from researchers, clinicians, educators, and parents in recent years, numerous central questions about the disorder remain unanswered. This groundbreaking volume brings together preeminent scholars and practitioners to offer a definitive statement of what is currently known about Asperger syndrome and to highlight promising leads in research and clinical practice. Diagnostic and conceptual issues are explored in depth, and the disorder's assessment, treatment, and neurobiology are thoroughly reviewed. The book examines the effects of Asperger syndrome on an individual's social, communication, and behavioral development, and identifies the challenges that individuals with AS face at home, in school and the workplace, and in other settings. The volume concludes with several parent essays that exemplify the trials and tribulations--as well as the joys and the victories--of life with a child with Asperger syndrome.

Genres: Psychology, Autistic Spectrum Disorder, Nonfiction

489 pages, Hardcover

First published February 18, 2000

Reviews

[Mom · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am a pediatric psychotherapist and work in an intensive out-patient day treatment program. Asperger's is a disorder that many in the psychiatric community seem reluctant to diagnose, although symtomology is fairly clear-cut.
This book is beautifully edited and is thorough not only in describing the disorder itself but also other brain disorders that are often mistaken for Asperger's.
This is a must-read for anyone in the field...

[Marco Z]

The easiest-to-read volume that I've read on Asperger. Considers different perspectives such as biological and social, valid concept vs a concept in need of work, genetics and history, and more. Quite recommended for newcomers.

[Chase · Rating 4 out of 5]

A very comprehensible read compared to many of this nature.