Hitchhiking Through Asperger Syndrome

(Jessica Kingsley) Author is a parent of a child with Asperger Syndrome. Personal journal and practical instruction manual written from a parent's perspective. Premise: parents are in the best position to make a difference in their children's lives. They should be in control of, and involved in, their children's care and education. Softcover.

Lise Pyles is a parent of a child with Asperger Syndrome. Her family's journey has encompassed living on three continents and following many paths dealing with therapy, diet, medication, and several schooling options. Although she has been a freelance writer for several years, her primary concern is raising good, decent and happy kids

Foreword

7

(2)

Tony Attwood

Acknowledgements

9

(2)

Preface

11

(4)

Our Story

15

(19)

What is Asperger Syndrome?

34

(36)

Grabbing Hold

70

(19)

Coming to Terms, Moving Forward

89

(21)

School in General

110

(20)

School Specifics

130

(36)

Homeschooling and Home Helps

166

(32)

Medication

198

(18)

Diet

216

(21)

Final Thoughts

237

(8)

Appendix 1 Diagnostic Criteria

245

(6)

Appendix 2 Asperger Syndrome Resources

251

(6)

Appendix 3 Social Skills List

257

(6)

Appendix 4 Idiom List

263

(2)

Appendix 5 Fifty-five Ways to Save Money

265

(2)

Appendix 6 Homeschooler Resources

267

(4)

Appendix 7 Dietary Resources

271

(6)

References

277

(2)

Index

279

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