Understanding Asperger Syndrome And High Functioning Autism
This volume, the first in the series, explores the high-functioning group of people within the spectrum of autism disorders. It is the culmination of over a decade of clinical work and research, including the most current information available about this group. Written in a style that is accessible to both seasoned clinicians and concerned lay persons, this volume is a unique resource.
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This volume, the first in the series, explores the high-functioning group of people within the spectrum of autism disorders. It is the culmination of over a decade of clinical work and research, including the most current information available about this group. This book explores: -the history of high-functioning autism; -diagnosis of the disorder; -assessment; and -treatment for the individual and their families. Written in a style that is accessible to both seasoned clinicians and concerned lay persons, Understanding Asperger Syndrome and High-Functioning Autism is a unique resource. Digby Tantam Contemporary Psychology The recognition that people with Asperger Syndrome differ from each other and have an individual profile of impairments and needs is a relatively recent one in professional circles. Less has been written about psychological assessment and much less has been written about intervention. This books's attention to both will be welcomed by parents and sufferers, as well as professionals.
1Asperger Syndrome/High Functioning Autism1History5Kanner's Original Paper6Asperger's Original Paper7Similarities Between Kanner and Asperger9Biases, Cultural Norms, and Referral Samples10Differences Between Kanner's and Asperger's Descriptions12Other Names for Similar Groups13Asperger Syndrome Before Wing's Paper15Wing's Contributions17Other Early Reports of Higher Functioning Autism20The Role of the DSM212Diagnosis and Classification25Common Elements in DSM-IV Criteria for Asperger Syndrome and Autism27Primary Difference in DSM-IV Criteria for Asperger Syndrome and Autism30Additional Aspects of AS in DSM-IV32Current Perspectives on the Relationship of Autism and AS34Diagnosis of Related Disorders383Psychological Assessment of Asperger Syndrome45Goals of Psychological Assessment47Psychological Assessment Procedures49Summary of Recommendations for Assessment68After the Assessment694Interventions73Theoretical Foundations of the TEACCH Structured Teaching Method for Autism Spectrum Disorders74Implications of AS/HFA for Designing Interventions76Additional Principles of Intervention83Age-Specific Interventions855Final Thoughts109The Autism Spectrum109Divisions Within the Autism Spectrum109What Is in a Name?112Epilogue113References115Index125
\ From The CriticsReviewer: Samuel Alan Holcombe, M.Ed.(Cermak Health Services)\ Description: This title compares Asperger syndrome and high functioning autism. It provides histories of the diagnoses and information for differentiating between them.\ Purpose: The objective is to provide an overview of Asperger's syndrome and high functioning autism. This is a worthy objective because there is a general lack of information about both disorders. The authors meet the objective.\ Audience: According to the authors, the book is written for parents and professionals. The authors were credible authorities. \ Features: The book covers the histories of both disorders as well as issues appropriate to clinicians, such as diagnosis and interventions. The sections that provide information about differential diagnosis are particularly helpful, because the disorders are similar. I would have liked to have seen more in-depth case studies. The ones that are provided are quite brief and do not illustrate treatment techniques in as much detail as I would have liked.\ Assessment: I think the book is generally high quality. It is clear and relevant, and provides useful diagnostic and treatment information. I am not an authority on either disorder, and it is useful for widening my skills as a practitioner.\ \ \ 3 Stars from Doody\ \
