INFORMATION SHEETS - Adults with Asperger's Syndrome
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Diagnosis of Asperger's Syndrome
An aid to understanding the process of diagnosis.
Diagnosis centres can be found on the following web site:
- External Link: Autism London
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Australian Scale for Diagnosis
A questionnaire designed to identify behaviours and abilities indicative of Asperger's Syndrome in children during their primary school years |
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Sensory Issues
Over-sensitivity and under-sensitivity to sensory stimuli. |
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Employment
Employment issues for adults with Asperger's Syndrome. |
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Career Ideas
A list of career suggestions, including those to avoid. |
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Anger Management
Tony Attwood's Anger management plan for helping an adult with Asperger's Syndrome. |
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Depression / Mental Health Problems
Introduction to potential mental health problems and suggested methods of treating them. |
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Advocacy
The advantages of an Advocate and a list of organisations who may be able to advise you on finding one.
This document contains two links to other web sites:
- External Link 1: Citizens advice bureau
- External Link 2: Mencap
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Relationships
A list of web sites and books that will help you on this topic.
This document contains two links to other web sites:
- External Link 1: Relate Leaflet Concerning Asperger’s Syndrome
- External Link 2: Maxine C Aston, Qualified Relate Couples Counsellor in the UK
- External Link 3: Sarah Hendrickx, Consultant and author of AS relationship book.
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Finding Work
A list of organisations that will be able to help find work for an adult with Asperger's Syndrome.
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Further Education / Colleges
Further education establishments with programs for adults with Asperger's Syndrome.
This document contains a link to a web site:
- External Link 1: DfES website
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Issues for partners of adults with Asperger's Syndrome
The more common issues faced by partners of adults with Asperger's Syndrome, including suggestions on dealing with these issues.
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