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Mike Stanton - Learning to Live with High Functioning Autism: A Parent's Guide for Professionals - 9781853029158 - V9781853029158
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Learning to Live with High Functioning Autism: A Parent's Guide for Professionals

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Description for Learning to Live with High Functioning Autism: A Parent's Guide for Professionals Paperback. Intended for the professionals who work with autistic people and their families and friends, Learning to Live with High Functioning Autism draws on the Stanton family's experience, and compares it with the experiences of others, to offer an honest portrayal of what living with autism is actually like for all of those involved. Num Pages: 128 pages, references, index. BIC Classification: MMJ; VFJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 142 x 215 x 8. Weight in Grams: 182.

When his son, Matthew, was finally diagnosed with autism at 12 years old, Mike Stanton thought the diagnosis marked the end of their troubles. In fact, despite the increase in reported levels of autism, appropriate support and clear information were hard to find. Mike had to teach himself and then attempt to pass on his knowledge and understanding to those who worked with his son. But because Matthew has high functioning autism his obvious abilities helped to disguise his more fundamental autistic spectrum disorder. As a consequence, Mike found that his efforts were not always appreciated. Like many parents, who ... Read more

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Product Details

Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Pub
Condition
New
Number of Pages
128
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781853029158
SKU
V9781853029158
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 5 to 9 working days
Ref
99-1

About Mike Stanton
Mike Stanton teaches in a school for children with severe learning difficulties in the UK. Some of his pupils are children with autism, and despite the difference in ability he recognizes the similarities between them and people with high functioning autism like his son. Since Matthew was diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome the whole family has been active in the National ... Read more

Reviews for Learning to Live with High Functioning Autism: A Parent's Guide for Professionals
It is always a pleasure to read a book about autism written by a parent of a child with a spectrum disorder. Mike's book was no exception to the rule - indeed, quite the opposite. Mike's style, complimenting the seriousness of the subject matter with humour and personality, allowed for a hugely enjoyable and rewarding read. Mike's knowledge of autism ... Read more

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