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Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Adult Asperger Syndrome
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Canadian Journal of Psychiatry
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June 1, 2008
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Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Adult Asperger Syndrome Valerie L Gaus. New York (NY): Guilford Press; 2007. 236 p. US$35.00
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There is an increasing appreciation of the contribution of developmental neurobehavioural disorders in the evolution and manifestations of adult psychopathology. Although attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has led the way, Asperger syndrome (AS) and the concept of autism spectrum disorders are not far behind. For the busy clinician, the recognition of ADHD in an adult has both explanatory and prescriptive values. However, with a diagnosis of AS, one cannot pick up the prescription pad for easy answers. Psychotropic medications ...