Andrew Powell (3)

As anyone living in a family affected by autism will testify, children with autism can have a lot to contend with. While not naturally angrier than anyone else, the difficulties and uncertainties that they face in everyday life can at times be difficult to cope with. Many families affected by autism have to deal with angry outbursts or 'meltdowns'.

This book - which is aimed at parents and carers of children with Asperger syndrome and high-functioning autism - talks about why children with show more autism become angry and some practical ways in which you can help, including preventing and managing anger; coping with meltdowns; and helping your child to manage their feelings. show less

These guidelines are for the use by services that have a responsibility to meet the needs of adults with Asperger syndrome. This includes social care, health, housing, secondary schools, colleges, universities, Connexions, employment and other agencies. The guidelines are necessary because whilst the term Asperger syndrome has become slightly more familiar amongst professionals and the general public, there is little evidence, as yet, to any improvements to the lives of adults with Asperger show more syndrome. These guidelines give direction for supporting people with Asperger syndrome into better futures. They are presented as a way forward, to put an end to the ongoing confusion about what is needed and who is taking responsibility. show less