The hallmark of the neurologic disorder RLS is an irresistible urge to move, most commonly at night. Symptoms vary in severity and can result in sleeplessness, fatigue, and impaired function, and can affect families and relationships as well. Written by leaders in this field and sponsored by the American Academy of Neurology, Restless Legs Syndrome explains what is known about RLS, including its causes and manifestations, and what can be done to manage it. Specific chapters cover treatments, including drug and non-pharmalogic therapy, RLS in children, lifestyle changes, resources, and more.
A Self-Determined Future with Asperger Syndrome presents an empowering, practical approach to helping people with Asperger Syndrome (AS) to succeed at college, at work, at home and in life. The authors highlight how treating AS as a 'problem' is unproductive, and advocate a solution focused approach which recognizes and uses the strengths of people with AS to foster mutual respect and understanding.
A MUST READ FOR PARENTS OF GIFTED KIDS WITH ADHD OR ASPERGER'S
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 addresses the relevance for children with AD/HD, autism and Asperger Syndrome. Lovecky guides parents and professionals through methods of diagnosis and advises on how best to nurture individual needs, positive behavior and relationships at home and at school.
If you have a gifted child, know that the apple doesn't fall far from the tree. The chances are very good that you are gifted, too. If you truly have a need for the wonderful information in this book, I suspect you will have little difficulty absorbing the concepts that will help you help your child.
Autism and Creativity is a stimulating study of male creativity and autism, arguing that a major genetic endowment is a prerequisite of genius, and that cultural and environmental factors are less significant than has often been claimed. Chapters on the diagnosis and psychology of autism set the scene for a detailed examination of a number of important historical figures. For example: * In the Indian mathematician Ramanujan, the classic traits of Asperger's syndrome are shown to have coexisted with an extraordinary level of creativity. * More unexpectedly, from the fields of philosophy, politics and literature, scrutiny of Ludwig Wittgenstein, Sir Keith Joseph, Eamon de Valera, Lewis Carroll and William Butler Yeats reveals classical autistic features. Autism and Creativity will prove fascinating reading not only for professionals and students in the field of Autism and Asperger's syndrome, but for anyone wanting to know how individuals presenting autistic features have on many occasions changed the way we understand society.
Freaks, Geeks & Asperger Syndrome: A User Guide to Adolescence
Added by: Maria | Karma: 3098.81 | Non-Fiction | 8 September 2008
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Have you ever been called a freak or a geek? Have you ever felt like
one? Luke Jackson is 13 years old and has Asperger Syndrome. Over the
years Luke has learned to laugh at such names but there are other
aspects of life which are more difficult. Adolescence and the teenage
years are a minefield of emotions, transitions and decisions and when a
child has Asperger Syndrome, the result is often explosive.
Luke has
three sisters and one brother in various stages of their adolescent and
teenage years but he is acutely aware of just how different he is and
how little information is available for adolescents like himself.
Drawing
from his own experiences and gaining information from his teenage
brother and sisters, he wrote this enlightening, honest and witty book
in an attempt to address difficult topics such as bullying,
friendships, when and how to tell others about AS, school problems,
dating, relationships and morality.
Luke writes briefly about his
younger autistic and AD/HD brothers, providing amusing insights into
the antics of his younger years and advice for parents, carers and
teachers of younger AS children. However, his main reason for writing
was because "so many books are written about us, but none are written
directly to adolescents with Asperger Syndrome. I thought I would write
one in the hope that we could all learn together."
