Melting Down: A Comic for Kids with Asperger's Disorder and Challenging Behavior (The ORP Library)

Based on dozens of intensive interviews with parents clinical psychologists teachers and more Melting Down is the illustrated fictional story of Benjamin a boy diagnosed with Aspergers disorder and additional challenging behavior. From the time Benjamin is a toddler he knows he is different: he doesnt understand social and emotional cues does not know how to play with his sister or other children and dislikes making eye contact. And his tantrums are not like normal tantrums; theyre meltdowns that will eventually make regular schooling-and day-to-day life-impossible. Told from Benjamins perspective Melting Down gives a unique glimpse into the journey taken by children with Aspergers disorder and additional challenging behavior demonstrating that the path toward hope isnt simple--but with the right tools and teammates its possible.