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Asperger's syndrome Asperger's syndrome in children Asperger's syndrome Patients Biography Asperger's syndrome Patients Family relationships Asperger's syndrome Popular works Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder Autism in children Autism Popular works Autistic Disorder Large type booksSheffer, Edith
Summary: "Hans Asperger, the pioneer of autism and Asperger syndrome in Nazi Vienna, has been celebrated for his compassionate defense of children with disabilities. But in this groundbreaking book, prize-winning historian Edith Sheffer exposes that Asperger was not only involved in the racial policies of Hitler's Third Reich, he was complicit in the murder of children"--Provided by publisher.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Center Point Large Print 2018
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1 available in Large Print, Call number: LP 616.85882 SHECook, Jennifer
Summary: "Being a teen or tween is tough for anyone. And if you're on the Autism Spectrum, life can feel like a game you're playing without knowing the rules. Jennifer Cook knows - she's been there! Her internationally bestselling handbook is the key to unlocking those unwritten, often confusing, not-so-obvious social guidelines and bolstering confidence, all at once. Finally, teens can play the game...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Jessica Kingsley Publishers 2022
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1 available in Young Adult Non-fiction, Call number: YA 618.92 COOSheffer, Edith
Summary: Presents an exploration of the sobering history behind Asperger's Syndrome that reveals child psychiatrist Hans Asperger's influence by Nazi psychiatry and his use of one of the Reich's deadliest killing centers to experiment on disabled children.
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Publisher / Publication Date: W.W. Norton & Company 2018
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 616.85882 SHECopies Available at Interlochen
1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: Psych ShefferCoucouvanis, Judith
Summary: This book gives parents the tools they need to develop their child's behavior intervention and skill development plans. A major focus is on helping parents answer the question: What can I do that will help my child be successful? Topics include behavior, communication, reward systems, social skills, and medication support.--Publisher.
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Publisher / Publication Date: AAPC Publishing 2015
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Place a hold to request this item.Vines, Michelle
Summary: Asperger's on the Inside is an acutely honest and often highly entertaining memoir by Michelle Vines about life with Asperger's Syndrome. The book follows Michelle in exploring her past and takes the reader with her on her journey to receiving and accepting her diagnosis. Instead of rehashing widely available Asperger's information, Michelle focuses on discussing the thoughts, feelings and...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Grey Gecko Press 2016
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 921 VINES, MICHELLE VINWilley, Liane Holliday.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Jessica Kingsley 1999
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: Health Mind WilleyOzonoff, Sally.
Summary: Written by leading experts in the field, this book provides much needed information and advice for parents of children with Asperger syndrome or high-functioning autism. It is packed with practical suggestions for helping children live a full and happy life at home, at school, and in the social world, and nurturing their growth into self-sufficient adults. Asperger syndrome and high-functioning...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Guilford Press 2002
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: Parents OzonoffWilley, Liane Holliday.
Summary: The author, who has Asperger's syndrome, presents practical advice on staying safe.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Jessica Kingsley Publishers 2012
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 616.8588 WILDachez, Julie
Summary: "Marguerite feels awkward, struggling every day to stay productive at work and keep up appearances with friends. She's sensitive, irritable at times. She makes her environment a fluffy, comforting cocoon, alienating her boyfriend. The everyday noise and stimuli assaults her senses, the constant chatter of her coworkers working her last nerve. Then, when one big fight with her boyfriend finds...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Oni-Lion Forge Publishing Group, LLC 2020
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1 available in Adult Graphic Novels, Call number: 741.5 DACPyles, Lise
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Publisher / Publication Date: Jessica Kingsley Publishers 2002
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 616.8588 PYLSimone, Rudy.
Summary: A resource to help employers, educators, and therapists accommodate the growing population of those with Asperger's Syndrome (a mild form of autism), and to help people with AS find and keep gainful employment. Simone looks into all aspects of employment--because there is more to a job than what the tasks are. From social blunders, to perfectionism, to bullying by coworkers, Simone presents...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Future Horizons 2010
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 331.59 SIMO'Toole, Jennifer Cook.
Summary: "This book is full of original and effective methods for engaging with children with Asperger's Syndrome. The author discusses theory of mind, the necessity for concrete forms of communication, and ways to inspire imagination through sensorial experiences. In particular she explores the untapped power of special interests, explaining how to harness these interests to encourage academic, social...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Jessica Kingsley 2012
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 362.1989 OTOWilliams, Chris
Summary: Annotation "This accessible introduction to caring for a child with autism is an ideal resource for the families of children with Autism Spectrum Disorders as well as for the professionals who work with them. In clear and simple language and with many illustrations, the authors explain the nature of this condition and its variations, and tackle common problems experienced in everyday activities...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Jessica Kingsley Publishers 2004
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 616.8588 WILDelaney, Tara
Summary: This book includes dozens of therapeutic games for kids with autism and sensory spectrum disorders.
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Publisher / Publication Date: McGraw-Hill 2009
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Place a hold to request this item.Fitzgerald, Michael
Contents: Jonathan Swift (1667-1745) -- Hans Christian Andersen (1805-75) -- Herman Melville (1819-91) -- Lewis Carroll (1832-98) -- William Butler Yeats (1865-1939) -- Arthur Conan Doyle (1859-1930) -- George Orwell (1903-50) -- Bruce Chatwin (1940-89) -- Spinoza (1632-77) -- Immanuel Kant (1724-1804) -- Simone Weil (1909-43) -- A.J. Ayer (1910-89) -- Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-91) -- Ludwig van...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Jessica Kingsley Publishers 2005
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 616.8588 FITAttwood, Tony.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Jessica Kingsley Publishers 2007
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 616.8588 ATTCarley, Michael John.
Contents: What is Asperger's Syndrome? -- Now I know: what the diagnosis feels like -- Long walks: looking back on the past with a new perspective -- Disclosure -- The right toolbox: coping strategies -- Special interests = passion (+future?) -- Happiness.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Perigee 2008
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 616.8588 CARGrossberg, Blythe N.
Summary: This book provides high school students with Asperger s strategies that they can use to help themselves feel more comfortable in school, find friends and get along with peers, work productively with their teachers, and move toward greater independence.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Magination Press 2015
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1 available in Young Adult Non-fiction, Call number: YA 373 GROAttwood, Tony.
Contents: What is Asperger's syndrome? -- The diagnosis -- Social understanding and friendship -- Teasing and bullying -- Theory of mind -- The understanding and expression of emotions -- Special interests -- Language -- Cognitive abilities -- Movement and coordination -- Sensory sensitivity -- Life after school : college and career -- Long-term relationships -- Psychotherapy -- Frequently asked questions.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Jessica Kingsley Publishers 2007
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: Health Mind AttwoodKoegel, Lynn Kern.
Summary: A renowned autism expert collaborates with a parent of an autistic teenager in this guide to helping teens with autism. Addressing issues from a changing body to how to succeed in college, this inspiring volume offers hope and wisdom for parents, therapists, and educators.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Viking 2009
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: Parents KoegelKutscher, Martin L.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Jessica Kingsley Pub 2014
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 618.9285 KUTSicile-Kira, Chantal.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Berkeley Pub. Group 2004