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Asperger Syndrome in Young Children by Laurie Leventhal-Belfer

Asperger Syndrome in Young Children

A Developmental Approach for Parents and Professionals

Laurie Leventhal-Belfer, Cassandra Coe

Jessica Kingsley Publishers · Print & ebook · January 15, 2004

This landmark book focuses on how AS presents in pre-school children.

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Who it’s for
A developmental guide to Asperger syndrome in preschool children, home, school, and care.
Themes
Asperger syndrome in preschool children, Speech and language development, Early intervention
Genres
Autism Spectrum, Parenting Special Needs

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About this book

This landmark book focuses on how AS presents in pre-school children. An essential guide for parents coming to terms with their child's AS diagnosis and for the professionals who work with this age group, it is unique in answering pressing questions specific to younger children. How can parents help their AS child to develop speech and language? What help is available at school and home? When, if at all, should a child be informed about AS?

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Including a useful summary of early childhood development stages, Leventhal-Belfer and Coe provide a diagnostic model based on assessment of the child in contrast to 'neurotypical' children, considering relationships at home, in school or in care. Their book shows how to develop tailored early intervention strategies and to assist parents, teachers and mental health professionals in making informed decisions to nurture the development of AS children.

Preschool Development

A developmental guide to Asperger syndrome in preschool children, home, school, and care.

Come here for

  • Early childhood development stages and assessment against neurotypical development
  • Questions about speech, language, school, home, and disclosure

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  • A diagnostic model considering relationships at home, school, or care
  • Tailored early-intervention strategies for parents and professionals

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Autism Spectrum71%
Parenting Special Needs37%

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  • Autism Spectrum
Authors
Laurie Leventhal-Belfer, Cassandra Coe
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Published
January 15, 2004
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
Asperger syndrome in preschool children · Speech and language development · Early intervention
Reading lane
Autism Spectrum