In Quirky, Yes--Hopeless, No, Dr. Cynthia La Brie Norall and Beth Brust present short lessons, structured around specific topics from A-Z that address the social challenges faced by Asperger's children and teens. Since everyday "people skills" do not come naturally to children with Asperger's, they need training in such simple activities as:

- How to greet others and make eye contact

-How to let go and move on to new tasks

- How to cooperate and ask for help

-How to pay compliments

-How to discern someone's true intentions

- How to handle...