Aspergers Diagnostic Assessment

ISBN: 1932565175

Author: Attwood, Tony

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Product DescriptionPresented as an informal lecture these two DVDs provide clear and succinct information on the diagnostic criteria for Asperger syndrome. In the first of these DVDs Attwood covers speech and language characteristics, motor difficulties, cognitive challenges and special interests. Also included is a first-time interview with a child and a separate interview with his parents. The second disk presents a profile of Asperger Syndrome in girls and the diagnostic criteria for adults as well as offering advice on how to explain a diagnosis to the adult or child. Attwoods sensitive and straightforward advice will prove invaluable for child and educational psychologist, speech therapists, parents, teachers and psychiatrists working with people with Asperger syndromeAbout the AuthorTony Attwood is a practising clinical psychologist who specialises in the field of Aspergers Syndrome. For the last twenty-five years he has met and worked with several hundred individuals with this syndrome, ranging widely in age, ability and background.