It is currently estimated that over 500,000 families struggle with Asperger''s Syndrome, a highly prevalent yet difficult to diagnose disorder that affects hundreds of thousands of children and adults. In a time when parents are overwhelmed with confusing-and often conflicting-information, The Asperger''s Answer Book provides them with clear and confident counsel. Written by an experienced child psychologist, The Asperger''s Answer Book covers suchtopics as: --Is it autism or is it Asperger''s? --Getting your child evaluated --Emotional intelligence --Routines and rituals --Motor skills --Sensory sensitivity --Growing up with Asperger''s Syndrome Written in an easy-to-read Q&A format, The Asperger''s Answer Book helps parents understand and accept their child''s illness and develop a plan for success.

Is it Asperger''s Disorder or High- Functioning Autism? What about special education? Does your child need to be tested? How can your child learn social skills?
Asperger''s Disorder affects approximately 1 in every 500 children and, unlike other childhood disorders, there remains very little information for parents who are seeking answers to their most pressing questions. The Asperger''s Answer Book is a reassuring, authoritative reference for parents, families and educators, providing sound advice and immediate answers and information.
Written by an experienced child psychologist, The Asperger''s Answer Book answers your most important questions, including:
--What symptoms signal that my child should be evaluated?
--What tests are used to diagnose Asperger''s Disorder?
--Why do children with Asperger''s Disorder have intense interests?
--Do children with Asperger''s Disorder qualify for special education?
--Does Asperger''s Disorder affect self-esteem?
--What is the good news about Asperger''s Disorder?

Susan Ashley, Ph.D., author of The ADD & ADHD Answer Book, is the founder and director of Ashley Children''s Psychology Center and has been specializing in ADD and ADHD since 1990. A graduate of UCLA and California School of Professional Psychology, she has over 20 years of education, training and experience working with children and families.