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Autism - The Search for Coherence
4117
John Richter, Sheila Coates

Autism - The Search for Coherence takes a multidisciplinary approach to autism, its causes and treatments, bringing together contributors from different fields - psychology, medicine, education, biology - from around the world. The very latest scientific and clinical research is presented and discussed by experts, and questions such as the structure of thought and the nature of autism are analysed. Parents and teachers describe practical strategies which have proved successful and give their views of the treatments currently available. Autism - The Search for Coherence shares the knowledge accumulated by all fields studying autism to provide a greater coherence to our understanding of it. It is a significant contribution to the literature, and will be welcomed by all those working with autistic people.

2001

Ages: -

$57.44

Autism A Holistic Approach
4071
Woodward, Bob, Hogenboom, Dr Marga

Educating and caring for an autistic child is a severely difficult task too often associated with frustration and disappointment. As a result, autism is widely assumed to be a condition which places the child's inner development beyond the reach of parents and carers. Autism, a Holistic Approach challenges this assumption, quoting case studies where curative education based on a holistic approach has resulted in marked improvements in the autistic individual's behaviour and social integration. With an extended holistic programme, the autistic child comes to discover inner self-awareness and self-recognition, leading to first steps in relationships and social skills. The authors describe in detail their own practical experiences with these therapies, as well as the findings of other experts in the field to back up their discoveries. Well-researched and movingly written in its personal case histories, this book has an essential message for all those involved in the care and education of autistic children.

2002

Ages: 0 - Adult

$67.79

Autistic Spectrum Disorders in the Early Years
125130
Lynn Plimley, Maggie Bowen, Hugh Morgan

Autistic Spectrum Disorders in the Early Years provides information on the services that are available for children from birth to five years and addresses issues related to identification, assessment, teaching and learning, and family support. Illustrated with case studies provided by parents and practitioners, this resource covers: The Code of Practice for SEN & the SEN and Disability Discrimination Act Identification of children s learning and assessment needs Examples of positive multi-agency practice and collaboration Effective partnerships with parents Social skills and behavior Alternative intervention and home based programs Transition from pre-school to kindergarten This book is ideal for preschool playgroup and nursery staff, child care providers, and parents.

2007

Ages: -

$45.00

Handbook of Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Volume 1 3rd Ed.
123328
Fred R. Volkmar, Rhea Paul , Ami Klin , Donald J. Cohen

Handbook of Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Volume 1, Diagnosis, Development, Neurobiology, and Behavior, 3rd Edition
Now expanded to two volumes, this invaluable reference work provides a comprehensive review of all information presently available about these disorders, drawing on findings and clinical experience from a number of related disciplines such as psychiatry, psychology, neurobiology, pediatrics, etc. The Handbook covers descriptive and diagnostic characteristics, biological contributions, intervention techniques, legal and social issues. The Third Edition is updated to include the newest work in animal models, genetics, neuropsychological processes, screening and assessment methods.

2004

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$168.99

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Just Give Him the Whale! 20 Ways to Use Fascinations, Areas of Expertise, and Strengths to Support
125125
Paula Kluth, Ph.D., & Patrick Schwarz, Ph.D.

Support Students with Autism When learners with autism have deep, consuming fascinations trains, triangles, basketballs, whales teachers often wonder what to do. This concise, highly practical guidebook gives educators across grade levels a powerful new way to think about students obsessions as positive teaching tools that calm, motivate, and improve learning. Written by top autism experts and nationally renowned speakers Paula Kluth and Patrick Schwarz, this guide is brimming with easy tips and strategies for folding students special interests, strengths, and areas of expertise into classroom lessons and routines.

2008

Ages: -

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Real Life Real Progress for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders
124404
Christina Whalen

Strategies for Successful Generalization in Generalization is the key to effective autism intervention when children can apply new skills across settings they ll make broad, long term improvements in behavior and social communication. The first how to guide to generalization is finally here Practical and readerfriendly, this is the book that helps professionals take todays most popular autism interventions to the next level by making generalization an integral part of them. Pre K Grade 8 special educators early interventionists SLPs and other professionals will enhance 6 widely used autism intervention models (see box) with specific, evidence-based generalization strategies get dozens of easy activities that really help children use new skills consistently no matter where they are or who they're with learn about generalization from the experts who know best, with contributions from top autism authorities like Ilene Schwartz, Carol Gray, Andy Bondy, Laura Schriebman, and Bryna Siegel provide positive, supportive parent education so they can be active partners in promoting their children's generalization of skills weave generalization strategies into every phase of intervention planning, not just at the end after skills have already been learned modify generalization strategies for different settings, so children can achieve their ultimate goalapplying their skills successfully in school, at home, and in the community assess the effectiveness of generalization strategies at multiple stages of instruction Case studies and vivid examples bring the strategies to life in every chapter, and forms and checklists help professionals plan interventions, track children s goals, and monitor their progress toward generalization. With this urgently needed guide to one of the most important facets of autism intervention, readers will help children generalize social behaviors and communication skills and ensure better lives and brighter futures. Make generalization strategies a part of these popular interventions Pivotal Response Training Discrete Trial Instruction Picture Exchange Communication System PECS Social Stories Computer Assisted Intervention JumpStart Learning to Learn Natural Environments

Ages: -

$59.00

Triumphs in Early Autism Treatment
124437
Ennio Cipani, PhD

Both parents and professionals who work with young children with autism should read this book." --Temple Grandin, author, Thinking in Pictures (From the Foreword) "To Miss Molly, before you started with an ABA program, we couldn't sing to you , we couldn't talk too loud, or even play music. Now you are in the drama club, dance classes, and on stage singing at the school talent show!!! I'm so proud of you." --Mother of Molly Martin, featured in Chapter 4 Triumphs in Early Autism Treatment offers a wealth of insight and hope to both parents and clinicians. This book documents the latest research that shows that children who receive Applied Behavioral Analysis treatment consistently progress in skill development. This groundbreaking treatment has allowed numerous children to reach the "best outcome status," a level of normal intellectual and educational functioning. In essence, they become indistinguishable from their peers in everyday life. A must-read for parents and clinicians, this book is the first to document "best outcome" case studies using exclusively ABA treatment. Key Features: First-hand accounts of the intellectual and behavioral progress of seven autistic children, written in a narrative style by the ABA professionals who conducted the consultations Contributors include Audrey Gifford, who is both a professional Behavioral Analyst and a parent of an autistic child who received ABA treatment Overview of autism research prior to ABA and an introduction to the development of the method Analysis of ABA treatment demonstrating why ABA is the most effective of all treatment methods [Top of Page] Table of Contents Contributors Foreword Preface Section I: Seven Best Outcome Cases Diamond in the Rough, Audrey Gifford Into the light: The Case of Maggie May, Audrey Gifford Hey look, It's a Train! Rebecca P. F. MacDonald Good Golly Miss Molly! Audrey Gifford The Case of Nicholas B.,Glen O. Sallows & Tamlynn D. Graupner A Parent's Story: Jake and Nick, Justin Leaf, Ronald Leaf, & Jamison Dayharsh Leaf Section II: An Historical View of Behavioral Treatment of Autism Autism: The Early Years, Ennio Cipani A Study in Perseverance: The Emergence of Early Intensive Behavioral Intervention, Tristram Smith, Daniel W. Mruzek, and Robert Peyton Appendices: Appendix A: Why is Joint Attention Important? Appendix B: Summary of Joint Attention Curriculum Sequence Appendix C: Why Artie Can't Learn! Appendix D: What Do We Know About Early Intensive Behavioral Intervention? [Top of Page] Reviews "Dr. Cipani's work is a wonderful addition to the literature on early intervention for autism. Seven case histories are presented, in clear and accessible prose, but always backed up by objective documentation of progress made, challenges encountered, and gains achieved by each child, usually over the span of several years. The second part of the work presents an historical overview of how behavioral intervention came to be applied to the education and treatment of children diagnosed with autism, and discusses the important questions that still need to be answered in terms of treatment model variables. This work combines human interest and scholarly precision, and will prove invaluable to both parents and professionals." --Catherine Maurice, PhD, author of Let Me Hear Your Voice

2008

Ages: -

$62.00