The Adolescent and Adult Neuro-Diversity Handbook: Asperger’s Syndrome, ADHD, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia and Related Conditions

This guide provides information on neurological and developmental disorders that affect adolescents and adults (rather than focusing on children), including autism spectrum disorders, dyslexia, dyspraxia, ADHD, OCD, Tourette's, and anxiety disorders, for individuals with these disorders, medical practitioners, teachers, counselors, family members, and others working with them. Coverage encompasses their history, causes and characteristics, implications for the individual, diagnosis and assessment, treatments and approaches, and support strategies, as well as teaching approaches and workplace adjustments. Medication is not covered in detail. The chapter on dyslexia is by Claire Slater, who manages an assessment, support, training, consultancy, and advocacy company for people with dyslexia. Hendrickx is an author who runs a training and consultancy firm on autism, Asperger syndrome, dyslexia, and other neurological and developmental conditions. Annotation 穢2010 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)