Asperger's and Girls : World-Renowned Experts Join Those with Asperger's Syndrome to Resolve Issues That Girls and Women Face Every Day!

Winner of the Gold Award in the 2006 ForeWord Book of the Year competition, this groundbreaking book describes the unique challenges of women and girls with Asperger’s Syndrome. In it you’ll read candid stories written by the indomitable women who have lived them. You’ll also hear from experts who discuss whether Aspie girls are slipping under the radar, undiagnosed; why many AS women feel like a minority within a minority (outnumbered by men 4:1); practical solutions school systems can implement for girls; social tips for teenage girls, navigating puberty, the transition to work or university, and the importance of careers. Helpful chapters include: The Pattern of Abilities and Development of Girls with Asperger’s Syndrome Asperger’s Syndrome in Women: A Different Set of Challenges? Educating the Female Student with Asperger’s Girl to Girl: Advice on Friendship, Bullying, and Fitting In Preparing for Puberty and Beyond The Launch: Negotiating the Transition from High School to the Great Beyond Aspie Do’s and Don’ts: Dating, Relationships, and Marriage Maternal Instincts in Asperger’ Syndrome For Me, a Good Career Gave Life Meaning

Winner of the Gold Award in the 2006 ForeWord Book of the Year competition, this groundbreaking book describes the unique challenges of women and girls with Asperger’s Syndrome. In it you’ll read candid stories written by the indomitable women who have lived them. You’ll also hear from experts who discuss whether 'Aspie girls' are slipping under the radar, undiagnosed; why many AS women feel like a minority within a minority (outnumbered by men 4:1); practical solutions school systems can implement for girls; social tips for teenage girls, navigating puberty, the transition to work or university, and the importance of careers.

Helpful chapters include:

• The Pattern of Abilities and Development of Girls with Asperger’s Syndrome
• Asperger’s Syndrome in Women: A Different Set of Challenges?
• Educating the Female Student with Asperger’s
• Girl to Girl: Advice on Friendship, Bullying, and Fitting In
• Preparing for Puberty and Beyond
• The Launch: Negotiating the Transition from High School to the Great Beyond
• Aspie Do’s and Don’t’s: Dating, Relationships, and Marriage
• Maternal Instincts in Asperger’s Syndrom
• For Me, a Good Career Gave Life Meaning

Women with autism spectrum disorders discuss their experiences, good and bad. Leading professionals in the autism field punctuate this masterpiece with fascinating articles, offering helpful advice based on many years of experience.

Puisque les personnes ayant un diagnostic de syndrome d'Asperger sont majoritairement des garçons et des hommes, la vie des femmes includes dans ce trouble envahissant du développement est méconnue. Ce livre tente de faire l'éclairage sur la situation des femmes ayant un syndrome d'Asperger en leur permettant de témoigner sur leurs expériences bonnes ou mauvaises. D'autres professionnels du domaine, viennent également mettre en évidence les différences entre la vie quotidienne des femmes ayant un syndrome d'Asperger versus celle des hommes touchés par la même difficulté. Il est alors question de L'éducation des filles, de l'amitié, l'amour, l'intimidation, la puberté, la transition de l'école au monde du travail, ainsi que du mariage, de l'instinct maternel et du texte de Temple Grandin : "For me, a Good Career Gave a life Meaning" p. 147 Covers topics such as diagnoses, education, puberty, relationships and unique problems for girls on the autism spectrum. Experts provide information about Asperger's and women diagnosed with Asperger's reveal their experiences and offer advice A comprehensive guide to Asperger's syndrome, focusing on female cases, and covers education, puberty, relationships, careers, and other related issues