Educating Children with Velo-Cardio-Facial Syndrome, 22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome, and Digeorge Syndrome (Cutler-Landsman Donna)(Paperback)

Why Do You Do That?: A Book about Tourette Syndrome for Children and Young People (Chowdhury Uttom)(Paperback)

Written specifically for siblings of children with Tourette Syndrome (TS), Why Do You Do That? is an age-appropriate source of information for children and adolescents aged 8 to 16.Uttom Chowdhury and Mary Robertson describe tics and Tourette's in clear, child-friendly terms and provide a simple

Asperger Syndrome and Employment: What People with Asperger Syndrome Really Really Want (Hendrickx Sarah)(Paperback)

The number of adults with Asperger Syndrome retaining full-time employment is extremely low in comparison to those who may be considered to have more limiting conditions and disabilities. This book identifies why this is the case by asking the individuals concerned what they find difficult about

Asperger Syndrome and Alcohol: Drinking to Cope? (Tinsley Matthew)(Paperback)

Asperger Syndrome and Alcohol exposes the unexplored problem of people with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs) using alcohol as a coping mechanism to deal with everyday life. Alcohol can relieve the anxiety of social situations and make those with ASDs feel as though they can fit in. Ultimately,

Loving Someone with Asperger's Syndrome: Understanding and Connecting with Your Partner (Ariel Cindy)(Paperback)

If you're in a relationship with someone who has Asperger's syndrome, it's likely that your partner sometimes seems cold and insensitive. Other times, he or she may have emotional outbursts for no apparent reason. And in those moments when you can't understand each other at all, you both feel fed

How I Recovered From Chronic Fatigue Syndrome & Fibromyalgia (King Rhonda)(Paperback)

Anyone who has suffered from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and/or Fibromyalgia will empathize with Rhonda King's ten-year journey through chronic illness and eventual return to full health. Rhonda tells her story with candidness and humour. She shares her knowledge about these two life-changing

Understanding Pathological Demand Avoidance Syndrome in Children: A Guide for Parents, Teachers and Other Professionals (Duncan Margaret)(Paperback)

Pathological Demand Avoidance Syndrome (PDA) is a developmental disorder that is being increasingly recognised as part of the autism spectrum. The main characteristic is a continued resistance to the ordinary demands of life through strategies of social manipulation, which originates from an

Social Skills for Teenagers and Adults with Asperger's Syndrome: A Practical Guide to Day-To-Day Life (Patrick Nancy J.)(Paperback)

This resource provides practical strategies for helping teenagers and adults with Asperger Syndrome to navigate social skills, friendships and relationships at home and in the community. The author offers advice and useful strategies for tackling day-to-day problems such as visits to the dentist or

Down's Syndrome: The essential Guide (Duffy Robert)(Paperback)

Finding out that your child has Down's syndrome can be a time filled with worry and confusion. What does it mean for other members of the family? What adjustments will have to be made? This guide explains in straightforward language what exactly Down's syndrome is, how to accept the diagnosis and

Asperger Syndrome (Autism Spectrum Disorder) and Long-Term Relationships (Stanford Ashley)(Paperback)

Happily married to her husband with Asperger Syndrome for 25 years, Ashley Stanford is an expert on how Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) can affect a relationship and her bestselling book has helped thousands of couples. Brought fully up to date, this second edition clarifies the new DSM-5 diagnostic

Can I Tell You about Tourette Syndrome?: A Guide for Friends, Family and Professionals (Leicester Mal)(Paperback)

Meet Max - a boy with Tourette syndrome (TS). Max invites readers to learn about Tourette's from his perspective, helping them to understand what tics and triggers are and what it feels like to have TS. He explains how living with TS can sometimes be difficult, and how people around him can help

Asperger's Syndrome and Sexuality: From Adolescence Through Adulthood (Henault Isabelle)(Paperback)

Playing the dating game is often tricky: all the more so for individuals with Asperger's Syndrome. How do AS adolescents and their families cope with sexual feelings and behaviour? What help can be given if a man with AS oversteps the mark in expressing his sexuality? How do people with AS deal

Why Do I Feel Like an Imposter?: How to Understand and Cope with Imposter Syndrome (Mann Sandi)(Paperback)

An insightful examination of the Imposter Syndrome phenomenon--why 70% of people suffer from it, what you can do to overcome it, and how you can develop lasting self-confidence All of us, at one point or another, have questioned our capabilities and competence. Maybe you've wondered how you got

Asperger Syndrome and Adults... Is Anyone Listening?: Essays and Poems by Spouses, Partners and Parents of Adults with Asperger Syndrome (Rodman Karen)(Paperback)

This short book, a collection of essays and poems, looks at the loneliness, frustration and sadness experienced, not by the person with the syndrome, but by their partners, parents and other family members: it is they who have to cope with the absence of communication, affection and empathy

Can I Tell You about Pathological Demand Avoidance Syndrome?: A Guide for Friends, Family and Professionals (Fidler Ruth)(Paperback)

Meet Issy - an 11-year-old girl with pathological demand avoidance syndrome (PDA), a condition on the autism spectrum. Issy invites readers to learn about PDA from her perspective, helping them to understand how simple, everyday demands can cause her great anxiety and stress. Issy tells readers

Living with Oral Allergy Syndrome: A Gluten and Meat-Free Cookbook for Wheat, Soy, Nut, Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Allergies (LeBlanc Danielle)(Paperback)

A guide to living with oral allergy syndrome, the leading cause of food allergies. 50-90% of people with hay fever suffer from related food allergies, known as oral allergy syndrome (OAS) or pollen-food allergies. Birch, grass, ragweed and latex allergies can cause cross-reactions with foods,

The Parent's Guide to Down Syndrome: Advice, Information, Inspiration, and Support for Raising Your Child from Diagnosis Through Adulthood (Jacob Jen)(Paperback)

Help your child succeed and thrive with this guide to navigating Down syndrome! As a parent of a child diagnosed with Down syndrome, you may be feeling unsure of what to do next or where your child's journey will take you. In this book, authors Jen Jacob and Mardra Sikora share their experiences

The Disappointment Dragon: Learning to Cope with Disappointment (for All Children and Dragon Tamers, Including Those with Asperger Syndrome) (Al-Ghani Haitham)(Pevná vazba)

Social Skills Training for Children with Asperger Syndrome and High-Functioning Autism (White Susan Williams)(Paperback)

This practical, research-based guide provides a wealth of tools and strategies for implementing social skills training in school or clinical settings. Numerous case examples illustrate common social difficulties experienced by children with high-functioning autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and

Up, Not Down Syndrome: Uplifting Lessons Learned from Raising a Son With Trisomy 21 (Schwartz Nancy M.)(Paperback)

Up, Not Down Syndrome is a love letter and a map. Experience how it feels to think your life is over after having an unlovable baby. At first the loss seems impossible to overcome. Alex becomes the author's greatest teacher. Love is stronger than fear. Everyone has gifts. The book consists of three

Asperkids: An Insider's Guide to Loving, Understanding and Teaching Children with Asperger Syndrome (Cook Jennifer)(Paperback)

As a parent, a teacher and an Aspie herself, Jennifer O'Toole provides the definitive insider's view of Asperger syndrome. She shows how to help children on the spectrum by understanding how they think and by exploiting their special interests to promote learning. Her strategies work because she

CBT to Help Young People with Asperger's Syndrome (Autism Spectrum Disorder) to Understand and Express Affection: A Manual for Professionals (Garnett Michelle)(Paperback)

Children and adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) are often not instinctive and intuitive in expressing their liking or love for someone, or in understanding that family members, friends and others need affection. Expressing affection to teachers, other close professionals, or family

Learning about Friendship: Stories to Support Social Skills Training in Children with Asperger Syndrome and High Functioning Autism (Al-Ghani Haitham)(Paperback)

Making friends can be a challenge for all children, but those with autistic spectrum disorder (ASD) can struggle more than most. This collection of ten fully-illustrated stories explores friendship issues encountered by children with ASD aged four to eight and looks at how they can be overcome

Different Minds: Gifted Children with Ad/Hd, Asperger Syndrome, and Other Learning Deficits (Lovecky Deirdre V.)(Paperback)

Through recognizing the different levels and kinds of giftedness, this book provides an insight into the challenges and benefits specific to gifted children with attention difficulties. Explaining why certain children are gifted and how giftedness is manifested, each chapter on a specific topic

Lessons from Amy: A Devotional to Encourage Mothers of Special Needs Children (Wilbur Dora)(Paperback)

Raising a child with Down's Syndrome, autism, ADD, ADHD, is challenging. Parenting a child with emotional, social, or medical difficulties is also daunting. You have too much to do and very little time to do it. There are daily decisions that are never-ending. You must be an advocate for your