Take Control of Asperger's Syndrome

<p>A gifted education Legacy Award winner, <i>Take Control of Asperger's Syndrome: The Official Strategy Guide for Teens With Asperger's Syndrome and Nonverbal Learning Disorder</i> is a unique handbook for kids and teens on living successful lives with these disorders by taking control of their strengths to overcome their weaknesses.<br><br>Drawing on their experiences as parents and teachers of students with Asperger's syndrome (AS) and Nonverbal Learning Disorder (NLD), the authors provide tips on understanding the disorders, living with the symptoms, succeeding in school, completing homework, talking to others about strengths and needs, making friends and socializing, and using technology to connect with other kids and teens with these disorders.<br><br>By interviewing dozens of kids and teens who live with AS and NLD, the authors include ideas, information, and advice for students, by students just like them. This handy guidebook is sure to help any child or teen with AS or NLD navigate life's challenges with successful outcomes.<br><br>Named one of the Pennsylvania State Librarians Assoication's Young Adult Top Forty nonfiction books of 2010.<br><br>Ages 10-16</p> Acknowledgments Foreword Introduction Chapter 1 What Are Asperger’s Syndrome and Nonverbal Learning Disorder? Chapter 2 How Does Having AS or NLD Affect Me, and How Can the Strategies in This Book Help? Chapter 3 Self-Advocacy: What Is It and How Can I Practice It? Chapter 4 How Can Technology Help Me? Chapter 5 Tips for Homework Success Chapter 6 Tips for Classroom Success Chapter 7 How Important Are Appearance and Good Hygiene? Chapter 8 Understanding Friendship—What’s It All About? Chapter 9 Putting It Into Practice: Where Do I Meet New Friends? Chapter 10 Mission Log Resources References Bibliography About the Authors