Joshua Muggleton

Raising Martians - From Crash-Landing to Leaving Home

How to Help a Child with Asperger Syndrome or High-Functioning Autism

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Produktbeschreibung

As a young person with Asperger's Syndrome, Joshua Muggleton has been through his fair share of trials and tribulations: from friendship, bullying and social situations, to obsessions and sensory issues. His book is an essential manual for parents, based on his personal experience, and his extensive knowledge of Asperger Syndrome.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
• Seitenzahl: 240
• Erscheinungstermin: 15. Dezember 2011
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 228mm x 154mm x 15mm
• Gewicht: 364g
• ISBN-13: 9781849050029
• ISBN-10: 1849050023
• Artikelnr.: 33767561

Autorenporträt

Joshua Muggleton has Asperger Syndrome. Having gained experience as an assistant psychologist, he graduated with first class honours in Psychology from the University of St Andrews, and is currently studying for a Master of Research in Clinical Psychology at the University of Birmingham. Since 2005, Joshua has been leading talks, lectures and workshops on Autism Spectrum Disorders and related issues. He has spoken to MPs in the House of Commons, and has appeared on the BBC, Channel 4, and CNN. Outside of term time, Joshua lives in Guildford, UK, with his parents, sister, and also his two younger brothers, who are both on the autism spectrum.

Inhaltsangabe

Foreword by Tony Attwood. Introduction: Who Am I? 1. Aspergers Syndrome:
Welcome to Mars! 2. Mental Health: Where Normal Isn't a Setting on a
Washing Machine. 3. The Five Senses (Plus Two). 4. Stimming, Obsessions,
and Rituals: Some of Our More Noticeable Behaviour Explained. 5.
Friendships and Social Situations: Your Heaven, Our Hell. 6. Shopping,
Travelling and Holidays: Out and About in a Scary World. 7. School: The
Survival Guide. 8. Bullying: When Being Different Isn't Cool. 9. Toolbox:
Popular Problems and Helpful Hints. Index.