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Secrets to Success for Professionals in the Autism Field: An Insider's Guide to Understanding the Autism Spectrum, the Environment and Your Role
Writing with the insight of someone on the autism spectrum, but also as an experienced autism professional, Gunilla Gerland offers a fresh and original perspective on autism as well as a wealth of... (more)
An Early Start for Your Child with Autism: Using Everyday Activities to Help Kids Connect, Communicate, and Learn
Cutting-edge research reveals that parents can play a major role in teaching even the youngest children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) how to connect with others and live up to their potential.... (more)
Parenting Your Child Through the Challenges of Autism: Understand Autism Spectrum Disorder, Navigate Treatment Options, and Become Your Child's Best Advocate
All children with autism respond to treatment differently, which is one of the reasons even autism experts and researchers can't pinpoint which single treatment works best for children who have this... (more)
Early Childhood Music Therapy and Autism Spectrum Disorders: Developing Potential in Young Children and Their Families
This is a comprehensive overview of current research and music therapy practice for young children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and their families. Music therapy interventions based on... (more)
Autism and Other Neurodevelopmental Disorders
The accelerating advancement in research in neurodevelopmental disorders - including autism spectrum disorders, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, learning disorders, and more - has enormous... (more)
Autism Every Day: Over 150 Strategies Lived and Learned by a Professional Autism Consultant with 3 Sons on the Spectrum
Stemming from a wealth of both professional and personal experience, this guidebook combines real-life stories of challenges and successes with practical ideas for handling autism, every day. Autism... (more)
A Lifetime of Laughing and Loving with Autism: New and Revisited Stories That Will Warm and Inspire You
If you know and love a child with autism, this book will warm your heart! A compilation of the first three Laughing and Loving with Autism books, this 'Best of' book contains all of your favorite... (more)
Autism, the Invisible Cord: A Sibling's Diary
"Sure, everyone at school knows about Ezra. You don't have to be a rocket scientist to figure it out. But I don't talk about him to anyone but Zoe…I rarely talk about him even to her. She doesn't ask... (more)
Autism in the Family: Caring and Coping Together
A warm, down-to-earth, and practical guide for parents and an enlightening read for the professionals who work with them. This book will be a valuable companion as families love and support their... (more)
Autism and Understanding: The Waldon Approach to Child Development
The author sets out an approach based on Dr Geoffrey Waldon's philosophy of the development of understanding, which centres on helping children learn how to learn.
The book includes:
- The... (more)
Raising Children with Asperger's Syndrome and High-Functioning Autism: Championing the Individual
Parents of children with Asperger's syndrome (AS) or high-functioning autism can often feel at a loss as to how to understand and communicate with their child and how to help their child feel valued... (more)
A Friend's and Relative's Guide to Supporting the Family with Autism: How Can I Help?
When a child is diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD), what the family really need, and often lack, is positive reassurance and understanding from those closest to them. This book is... (more)
Asperkids: An Insider's Guide to Loving, Understanding, and Teaching Children with Asperger Syndrome
As a parent, a teacher and an Aspie herself, Jennifer Cook O'Toole provides a unique insider's look into Asperger Syndrome. She shows how to help children on the spectrum by understanding how they... (more)
Small Changes - Big Challenges: Helping Children with Autism Spectrum Conditions Through Everyday Transitions
Facing any type of change can cause confusion and anxiety for individuals with autism spectrum disorders. This book looks at the small transitions in everyday life that can be a big deal for a child... (more)
Autism Spectrum Disorders Through the Lifespan
This professional textbook covers every aspect of Autistic Spectrum Disorders (ASD), from science to services, from the most disabling Kanner's syndrome to the most high-functioning Asperger... (more)
Asperger Syndrome in Adulthood: A Comprehensive Guide for Clinicians
A thorough overview of Asperger Syndrome for mental health professionals.
Interest in Asperger Syndrome is on the rise, but until recently it has been examined almost exclusively in children and... (more)
Seven Keys to Unlock the World of Autism: Making Miracles in the Classroom
This groundbreaking book outlines seven integrated keys that show how to best access and make meaningful connections with children on the autism spectrum. The book is based on the unique approach... (more)
Safety Skills for Asperger Women: How to Save a Perfectly Good Female Life
Life with Asperger Syndrome can be a challenge at the best of times, and trials and tribulations that neurotypicals take in their stride can leave Aspies perplexed and unsure of how to solve problems... (more)
Developmental Speech-language Training Through Music for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders: Theoretical Orientation and Clinical Application
Speech and language impairments are one of the most challenging features of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). Children with ASD are also known to be particularly responsive to music. This book makes a... (more)
Strategies for Building Successful Relationships with People on the Autism Spectrum: Let's Relate!
Containing life-changing strategies and solutions, this book will enable everyone who knows, lives with or works with an individual with autism to achieve a positive relationship that fosters... (more)
A Step-by-step Curriculum for Early Learners with an Autism Spectrum Disorders
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is recognized as one of the most effective ways to teach children with autism and studies have shown that the earlier the interventions take place the more likely they... (more)
Play-Based Interventions for Children and Adolescents With Autism Spectrum Disorders
Play-Based Interventions for Children and Adolescents With Autism Spectrum Disorders explores the most recognized, researched, and practical methods for using play therapy with the increasing number... (more)
Making Inclusion Work for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders: An Evidence-Based Guide
An indispensable resource for educators and autism specialists, this highly practical book shows how to include students with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) in general education settings. Presented... (more)
The Partner's Guide to Asperger Syndrome
Adults with Asperger Syndrome (AS) often have difficulties acquiring relationship skills due to the defining characteristics of the syndrome, experiences with peers during childhood and adolescence,... (more)
Everyday Activities to Help Your Young Child with Autism Live Life to the Full: Simple Exercises to Boost Functional Skills, Sensory Processing, Coordination and Self-Care
Does your child struggle with brushing their teeth? Is it difficult to get them dressed and undressed each day? Do they struggle to understand their body's relationship to the world? This book is... (more)
Autism All-Stars: How We Use Our Autism and Asperger Traits to Shine in Life
Looking at the positive influences, great talents and unique thought processes of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders, this book is a celebration of those who have used their autism to shine... (more)
Raising Martians - From Crash-Landing to Leaving Home: How to Help a Child with Asperger Syndrome or High-Functioning Autism
Having a child with Asperger's Syndrome can feel a bit like raising a Martian. They look the same as all the other children, but somehow, they are just...different. You don't speak the same language,... (more)
Speak, Move, Play and Learn with Children on the Autism Spectrum: Activities to Boost Communication Skills, Sensory Integration and Coordination Using Simple Ideas from Speech and Language Pathology and Occupational Therapy
This practical resource is brimming with ideas and guidance for using simple ideas from speech and language pathology and occupational therapy to boost communication, sensory integration, and... (more)
Sleep Difficulties and Autism Spectrum Disorders: A Guide for Parents and Professionals
Problems with sleeping are common and make life difficult for the individual who is affected and for those around them. Sleep difficulties are particularly prevalent amongst people with Autism... (more)