Starting from the premise that no two individuals with Asperger Syndrome are the same, Hudson and Myles provide a global perspective of how the core characteristics of AS may appear separately and/or simultaneously, and how they may manifest themselves in a variety of situations. Each characteristic is then paired with a brief explanation, followed by a series of bulleted interventions. Interventions include strategies and visual supports that help children on the spectrum who have difficulty with abstract concepts and thoughts, difficulty understanding and regulating emotions, difficulty recognizing, interpreting, and empathizing with the emotions of others and much more.
Review
Children with Asperger Syndrome face many challenges at home, at school, and in the community. Both parents or educators often lament, ‘Where do I begin?’ to best support these young people. STARTING POINTS answers that question by presenting common challenges and proven strategies in an easy-to-understand format. Parents, family members, teachers, and others in the community will find this book immensely helpful. –Jen Blackwell, special ed paraeducator, co-founder of Autism Notes
