Tools for Talking, Tools for Living: A communication guide for preteens to young adults with mild to moderate Asperger's

This comprehensive book provides a unique approach to managing Asperger's syndrome. Consisting of two distinct parts, the work contains a 50-page parent/teacher guide for working with and raising preteens, teens and young adults with mild to moderate Asperger's Syndrome, AND a communication guide designed especially for those with Asperger's. The communication guide describes four basic tools for determining how to speak up, get help and build relationships in real life social settings. Very specific guidance is then given, using the tools, for what to say and how to say important things at home, school/college, work, and in commercial, religious, and legal settings. An important component of the book includes the trademarked Relationship Ranking Scale™, which helps those with Asperger's make better judgments about who to trust and how to work with others based on the level of trust shared. The book also contains a special feature on falling in love and detailed definitions and explanations of concepts regarding socialization. Dr. Hutchins Koch has over 25 years of experience in the field of education and human communication. She helps to raise her step-son who has been diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome.