This handbook describes different play sequences which encourage the integration of social, emotional and cognitive development in autistic children. It is designed to enable parents to nurture their... (more)
In this text, the author investigates the autistic perception on the world, and defines what autism is in terms of causes, symptoms and behaviours, including a thorough explanation of theories on... (more)
This text is a first-hand account by Edgar Schneider, a high-functioning autistic, with attention deficit disorder (ADD), who was misdiagnosed as a schizophrenic in the late 1970s. 144 pages.
The idea that some people think differently, though no less humanly, is explored in this inspiring book. Temple Grandin is a gifted and successful animal scientist, and she is autistic. Here she... (more)
Revised second edition of: 'Autism: From theoretical understanding to educational intervention' Provides a theoretical understanding of autism, to help carers adapt to the autistic person's thought... (more)
The last of three volumes of autobiography, in which Donna Williams recounts the story of her struggle with autism. Following on from 'Somebody Somewhere', this volume tells of Donna's relationship... (more)
The second autobiography, in which Donna Williams recounts the story of her struggle with autism. Taking up the thread of her story where 'Nobody Nowhere' left off, this volume tells of her ongoing... (more)
The first of three volumes of autobiobraphy in which Donna Williams recounts her struggle with autism. She describes the desolation of the first 25 years of her life, before discovering the word... (more)
This book provides practical ways of approaching a variety of problems relating to autism and Asperger syndrome, notably those associated with language impairments, social deficits and ritualised and... (more)
Second Edition. A practical handbook for the parents of autistic children and professionals involved in their education, which dispels the myths associated with this condition and reviews the latest... (more)
This is Frances Tustin's first book and the original statement of her views on autistic states of mind and the genesis of varieties of childhood psychosis. In it, she tackles problems of diagnosis as... (more)
This work discusses the nature and origins of children's abilities and difficulties and compares them with autism, Asperger's syndrome, and schizoid / schizotypal personality disorders. 208 pages.
Challenging the stereotypes that surround the condition that is called 'autism', this book presents the many different faces of autism and autism-related conditions from an insider's perspective. It... (more)
Tony Attwood here provides a comprehensive guide designed to assist parents and professionals with the identification and treatment of both children and adults with Asperger's syndrome. 176 pages.
Using a historical and social background, this book balances the differing theories of the causes of autism by the personal and social realities of the condition. The contrasting approaches of... (more)
This text presents the work of 21 eminent psychoanalysts and child therapists from three continents. Each explores and expands upon the work of the late Frances Tustin, which was devoted to a... (more)
The aim of this book is to obtain a close look at the condition which afflicts over 350,000 Americans - autism. Research findings, methodological considerations, and historical accounts are explored,... (more)
Describes the life and work of Frances Tustin. Sheila Spensley defines Tustin's position in traditional and contemporary psychoanalytic theory, and explains how her work is related to infant... (more)
In this honest and practical guide, autistic therapist Raelene Dundon explores and demystifies how neurodiversity affirming principles can be easily applied to therapeutic practice.
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Understanding Autistic Relationship Across the Lifespan is an accessible overview of autistic relationships from the early years through to old age. This much-needed book combines the latest research... (more)
The book also explains some common co-occurring conditions, strengths and difficulties, and concepts such as spiky profiles, executive functioning and working memory. (more)
Creating Quality of Life for Adults on the Autism Spectrum: The Story of Bittersweet Farms provides an overview of the first farmstead community for adults with autism established in North America.... (more)
What if our previous teachings and beliefs regarding processing stimuli, reading emotions and understanding human behaviour is all untrue? In this book, Peter Vermeulen investigates new findings on... (more)
'This book isn't a memoir. It is a love letter to the phenomenon of autistic hyperfixation.'
In What I Want to Talk About popular autism advocate Pete Wharmby takes readers on a journey through... (more)
Art as a Language for Autism addresses the clinical challenges that are common in working with autistic spectrum disorder by exploring how artistic expression can provide a communicative language for... (more)
Drawing on the author's extensive clinical and research experience, this book presents practical strategies purposefully developed for parents, therapists and teachers working with autistic... (more)