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Suffering In Silence: Girls With Asperger Syndrome, Lee Wilkinson
Suffering In Silence: Girls With Asperger Syndrome, Lee Wilkinson
Lee A Wilkinson, PhD
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A Childhood Disorder Grows Up, Lee A. Wilkinson
A Childhood Disorder Grows Up, Lee A. Wilkinson
Lee A Wilkinson, PhD
Despite the large number of research and clinical studies related to children and adolescents with Asperger’s syndrome, psychologists have only recently begun to appreciate the complex challenges faced by adults who were not identified in childhood. This article aims to increase the knowledge base of psychologists in the mainstream mental health community, who may have limited or no experience working with adults with autism spectrum disorders.
Self-Management For High-Functioning Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders, Lee Wilkinson
Self-Management For High-Functioning Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders, Lee Wilkinson
Lee A Wilkinson, PhD
Supporting children with autism spectrum disorders in the general education classroom presents a unique challenge to the teachers and schools that serve them. This article addresses the utility of self-management as a proactive strategy for increasing the task engagement and compliant behavior of high-functioning students with autism. The author discusses the rationale for self-management, outlines the steps for developing an intervention plan, and presents a case vignette to illustrate implementation of a self-management procedure.