Presenting an overview of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), this book discusses ways to create an appropriate learning environment and strategies for implementing effective educational programs. It... (more)
See catalogue number 27163 for the paperback edition. Presenting an overview of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), this book discusses ways to create an appropriate learning environment and strategies... (more)
A growing number of pupils with Autistic Spectrum Disorders (ASDs) are educated in mainstream settings. To support them effectively and maximise their learning potential, it is essential that all... (more)
Each child on the autism spectrum has a unique set of special needs. That's why their parents deserve a smart, caring advocate to help zero in on proven interventions that are right for their child.... (more)
From leading clinical researchers, this book presents important advances in understanding and treating the early social-communication difficulties that are hallmarks of autism spectrum disorders... (more)
One element at the heart of effective service provision is an understanding of the service users' needs. This book unravels some of the common misunderstandings between people with autism spectrum... (more)
"Reaching and Teaching Children with Autism" provides a positive approach to understanding and educating children on the autism spectrum. The book gives greater insight into the perspective and... (more)
The first section of the book provides an overview of autism and how to diagnose it. The different types of autism are identified and relevant medical amendments outlined. The author also provides an... (more)
Just a few weeks old, Dasha the cat found herself in a family with an autistic child. The publication of Temple Grandin's book "Animals in Translation: Using the Mysteries of Autism to Decode Animal... (more)
Men with Aspergers Syndrome, young and old, experience difficulty with social interaction, which can be a stumbling block when it comes to getting a girlfriend. Here is a book that demystifies the... (more)
A collection of real-life stories of people on the autism spectrum growing up, as told by their parents and siblings. The individual accounts explore the challenges that families of people with... (more)
If you have a child on the autism spectrum who struggles with the challenges of daily life, then this book is for you! Hints and Tips is peppered with vignettes and stories of real-life situations... (more)
This new volume summarizes the current understanding of the autistic spectrum, from Asperger syndrome to autism. Written first and foremost as a guide for parents, but what is also certain to become... (more)
Reward plans encourage positive behaviour using the incentive of earning rewards. This book provides a thorough nuts-and-bolts guide to creating a reward plan for your child with Asperger Syndrome... (more)
Offering a balanced overview of complementary and alternative therapies, this book will be useful for parents of children with autism, ADD or other learning disabilities. The book covers a wide... (more)
For many years Eileen Miller's daughter, Kim, was unable to verbalize her experiences and emotions, but she was able to communicate using a less conventional language: her art. This book tells the... (more)
This book shows how important it is to understand both the child's mind and body, and explores how, when underlying physical problems are treated, brain function and troublesome behaviors often... (more)
This book presents an accessible, fun way to talk about anger, with useful tips about how to tame the 'red beast' and guidance for parents on how anger affects children with Asperger's Syndrome. Deep... (more)
What causes autism? Is it a genetic disorder, or due to some unknown environmental hazard? Are we facing an autism epidemic? What are the main symptoms, and how does it relate to Asperger syndrome?... (more)
This is the first collection of papers published in this country which spans work with autistic children and autistic features in adults. The links between the two groups make for fascinating reading... (more)
Professionals working with parents of autistic children not only face the challenges of treating the child but also must deal with the stresses of the family. A leading child psychiatrist and father... (more)
This book includes a short, easy-to-read theoretical background to Austism Spectrum Disorder focusing on the underlying impairments and their impact on sensory processing, motor development, play,... (more)
This book arises from a lifetime's practical experience of work with people with Asperger's syndrome and autism. People with Asperger's syndrome easily drop through the net and fall into the wrong... (more)
Specifically written for all those families who are unable to receive funding for their child's programme, and is an invaluable tool for new tutors coming into the field. The book is a step-by-step... (more)
Research on autism has flourished in the last 20 years, and a result of this growth is increased specialization within the neurocognitive, clinical and interventionist fields of inquiry. As... (more)
When Roy Richard Grinker's daughter Isabel was diagnosed with autism in 1994, he knew nothing about the condition. It was considered rare, occurring in about 3 in every 10,000 births. Within ten... (more)
Children with learning disabilities often have coordination problems that make everyday activities such as mealtimes, dressing, playing sports, and learning to write challenging. This accessible... (more)
What are the motivations and desires behind relationship choices and sexual behaviour? Are they very different for those with Asperger Syndrome (AS) than for anyone else? Does having extreme... (more)
The Verbal Behavior (VB) approach is a form of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), that is based on B.F. Skinner's analysis of verbal behavior and works particularly well with children with minimal or... (more)