Nancy Ogaz is a writer and the mother of two children, one with AS. She counselled children with special challenges for ten years and completed a Masters in Public Health. She lives with her family in the Santa Cruz Mountains of California.
John Clements is a clinical psychologist of over forty years' standing, specializing in the field of developmental disabilities. He has previously worked for the NHS and university system in the UK and jointly established the UK's first independent psychology practice specializing in issues for people with developmental disabilities. He has also ......
Characteristics, Diagnosis and Treatment within an Educational Setting
Marieke Molenaar-Klumper provides an overview of the varied opinions expressed about NLD. Inspired by research, she describes the cognitive, psychometric, socio-emotional and visual aspects of this syndrome. She also discusses how NLD can be diagnosed and describes how the syndrome associates itself with other conditions. She completes her ......
How to Find Them, Better Understand Them and Keep Them
The population of women with special needs face unique challenges. Vunerability, abuse and social isolation are common - leading to a much higher incidence of psychological problems, molestation and abuse. The ''Dear Daughter'' series guides challenged young women towards being better informed for safer, happier, more independant lives. ''Dear ......
For any parent of a child on the autism spectrum, obtaining educational and other services for their child is an ongoing and often intractable problem. This volume tells the story of two parents of a child first diagnosed with Pervasive Developmental Disorder Not Otherwise Specified (PDD-NOS), whose initial experiences with the education system ......
A Father's Memoir About Raising a Gifted Child with Autism
A little nine-year-old boy looks down at the gymnasium floor. The room is filled with children who like and respect him, but he has no real friends. He can barely name anyone in his class, and has trouble with the simplest things - recognizing people, pretending, and knowing when people are happy or angry or sad. Much of his life has been filled ......
What is the gluten and casein free diet? Does it work? What's it like to go on it? Luke Jackson, who is 12 years old and has Asperger Syndrome, tells you everything you need to know - both good and bad. He offers encouragement and practical advice on what to expect when beginning the diet, how to alleviate any initial discomfort, and how to live ......
Lise Pyles lives with her family in Aurora, Colorado and is the mother of a son with Asperger Syndrome who, homeschooled for several years, is now at university. Her family's journey has encompassed living on three continents and following many paths including therapy, diet, medication and several schooling options.
This is an informative handbook from the Nationa Autistic Society, written for parents with a recently diagnosed child. It is an introduction to austistic spectrum disorders. The comprehensive guide answers the questions commonly asked by parents and carers following a diagnosis of autism, and discusses the challenges that can arise in home life, ......
