Table of Contents
Introduction 1
1 A Mother's Longing to Understand Her Son 5
2 Diagnostic Challenges in Asperger's Syndrome 15
3 Comorbid Disorders: Isn't Having Just Asperger's Syndrome Enough? 31
4 The Parents' Guide to Recognizing and Diagnosing Asperger's Syndrome 39
5 The Next Steps 45
6 Repetitive Thoughts and Behaviors: When Your Child Can't Stop Thinking about Vacuums or Similar Objects 55
7 Theory of Mind: How to Walk in My Shoes 69
8 ADHD and Executive Function: Putting Your Thoughts in Order 79
9 Communication: The Door to Friendships, Independence, and Knowledge 89
10 Anxiety and Depression: Worries and Sadness 105
11 Sensory Needs or Avoidance: Itchy Clothes, Smelly Foods, Noisy Rooms 115
12 Behavior as Communication: I Will Make You Understand Even If My Words Don't Make Sense 127
13 Current Research in Neuroimaging 145
Appendix: Forms and Templates 151
Student Information Sheet 153
Team Meeting Notes 167
Autistic Spectrum Disorder Intake Form 174
Behavior Tally Sheet 181
Antecedent-Behavior-Consequence Data Sheet 188
Behavior Support Plan 195
Index 209
