Preface. Introduction to Asperger Syndrome: A developmental lifespan perspective. Kevin P. Stoddart, Aspergers Society of Ontario. Part I: Clinical and Service Perspectives. 1. Clinical assessment of children and adolescents with Asperger Syndrome. Rosina G. Schnurr, Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario. 2. Anxiety and depression in children and adolescents with Asperger Syndrome. M. Mary Konstantareas, University of Guelph. 3. Enhancing academic, social, emotional, and behavioural functioning in children with Asperger Syndrome and Nonverbal Learning Disability. Barbara Muskat, Integra Foundation. 4. Tourette Syndrome and Asperger Syndrome: Overlapping symptoms and treatment implications. Trina Epstein and Jennifer Saltzman-Benaiah, Toronto Western Hospital. 5. Young adults with Asperger Syndrome: Psychosocial issues and interventions. Kevin P. Stoddart, Aspergers Society of Ontario. 6. Getting to work: Helping the adolescent with Asperger Syndrome transition to employment. Gail Hawkins, Mission Possible. 7. Sexuality and Asperger Syndrome: The need for socio-sexual education. Isabelle Hénault, University of Québec. Part II: Discipline-based Perspectives. 8. Communication and Asperger Syndrome: The speech-language pathologist's role. Tracie Lindblad, Child Development Centre of Oakville. 9. Integrating paediatrics and child development: Asperger Syndrome and the role of the developmental paediatrician. S. Wendy Roberts and Tamarah Kagan-Kushnir, University of Toronto. 10. Children and adolescents with Asperger Syndrome: Social work assessment and intervention. Kevin P. Stoddart, Aspergers Society of Ontario, Barbara Muskat, Integra Foundation, and Faye Mishna, University of Toronto. 11. Medication use in children with high-functioning Pervasive Developmental Disorder and Asperger Syndrome. Leon Sloman, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health. 12. Meeting the educational needs of the student with Asperger Syndrome through assessment, advocacy, and accommodations. Georgina Rayner, Parent Advocate. 13. Sensory and motor differences for individuals with Asperger Syndrome: Occupational therapy assessment and intervention. Paula Aquilla, Ellen Yack, and Shirley Sutton, Occupational Therapists in private practice. 14. Psychological assessment of more able adults with autism spectrum disorders. Lillian Burke, Psychologist in private practice. Part III: Theoretical and Research Perspectives. 15. Developing a research agenda in Asperger Syndrome. Peter Szatmari, McMaster University. 16. In search of an Asperger culture. Charmaine C. Williams, University of Toronto. 17. Child social interaction and parental self-efficacy: Evaluating simultaneous groups for children with Asperger Syndrome and their parents. Leon Sloman, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, and Jonathan Leef, Aspergers Society of Ontario. 18. The genetics of autism spectrum disorders. Jeanette J.A. Holden and Xudong Liu, Queen's University. 19. Quality of life for children with Asperger Syndrome: Parental perspectives. Anne Fudge Schormans, Rebecca Renwick, Renée Ryan, and HeeSun Lim, University of Toronto. 20. Depression and anxiety in parents of children and adolescents with Asperger Syndrome. Kevin P. Stoddart, Aspergers Society of Ontario. Part IV: Parent and Personal Perspectives. 21. Asperger Syndrome: Perceiving normality. Peter Jansen, Brampton, Ontario. 22. From despair to hope: A mother's Asperger story. Fern Lee Quint, Toronto, Ontario. 23. Searching for home in a foreign land: My discovery of Asperger Syndrome. Donna Moon, Toronto, Ontario. 24. Asperger Syndrome: It's a family matter. Margot Nelles, Aspergers Society of Ontario. 25. Life on the outside: A personal perspective on Asperger Syndrome. Chris J. Dakin, Victoria, British Columbia. Afterword. Contributing Authors. Subject Index. Author Index.
For 25 years, Kevin P. Stoddart has worked with children, young people, adults and families affected by Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs), mental health issues and developmental disabilities. For the last 15 years, people with mild ASDs and Asperger Syndrome have been his clinical focus. He has worked primarily in community treatment settings where he has provided individual and family psychotherapy and now has a private psychotherapy and consultation practice in Toronto. He has carried out research and published on ASDs and other developmental disabilities, and presented papers in Canada and the USA. Stoddart's research and publications in ASDs center on understanding the clinical needs of individuals with ASDs and their families. He received his doctorate in Social Work from the University of Toronto and is a member of the Board of Directors of the Asperger Society of Ontario.
'This new emphasis in the field on the more able group with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) is an important one for researchers and practitioners so this comprehensive book is a welcome addition to the literature. The editor has assembled a distinguished group of contributors, representing a wide range of disciplines and perspectives. The result is a comprehensive volume that adds immeasurably to our understanding of theory and practice in this important area. Although the contributors are primarily Canadian, their themes and reputations are international, and readers will appreciate the multitude of experiences they bring to these important issues. Clinical practice is highlighted but there is a solid section on theoretical perspectives as well. Of particular interest to many are the personal perspectives of individuals with ASD and their parents. The book will be of interest to parents, professionals, academics, and everyone else affected by or interested in ASD. It is a welcome addition to the literature and the editor and contributor are to be thanked for their efforts.' - Gary B. Mesibov, Ph.D., Professor & Director, Division TEACCH, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
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