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J I H G F E D C B A Sa Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Stillman, William The everything parent’s guide to children with Asperger’s syndrome / William Stillman. p. cm. (An everything series book) ISBN 1-59337-153-5 ISBN 13: 978-1-60550-449-0 (EPUB) 1. Asperger’s syndrome. 2. Asperger’s syndrome--Patients--Family relationships. 3. Parents of autistic children. I. Title: Parent’s guide to children with Asperger’s syndrome. II. Title. III. Series: Everything series. RJ506.A9S7595 2004 649’.154--dc22 2004013570 This publication is designed to provide accurate and authoritative information with regard to the subject matter covered. It is sold with the understanding that the publisher is not engaged in rendering legal, accounting, or other professional advice. 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All the examples and dialogues used in this book are fictional and have been created by the author to illustrate disciplinary situations.
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