ilość książek w kategorii: 1379
Autism, Brain, and Environment
ISBN: 9781843104384 / Angielski / Twarda / 288 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The increasing number of people being diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) cannot simply be explained by changes in diagnostic criteria or greater awareness of the condition. In this controversial new book, Richard Lathe contends that the recent rise in cases of ASDs is a result of increased exposure to environmental toxicity combined with genetic predisposition. Autism, Brain, and Environment proposes that autism is a disorder of the limbic brain, which is damaged by toxic heavy metals present in the environment. Lathe argues that most ASD children have additional physiological...
The increasing number of people being diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) cannot simply be explained by changes in diagnostic criteria or ...
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148,22 zł |
A Self-Determined Future with Asperger Syndrome: Solution Focused Approaches
ISBN: 9781843105138 / Angielski / Miękka / 160 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. A Self-Determined Future with Asperger Syndrome presents an empowering, practical approach to helping people with Asperger Syndrome (AS) to succeed at college, at work, at home and in life. The authors highlight how treating AS as a problem' is unproductive, and advocate a solution focused approach which recognizes and uses the strengths of people with AS to foster mutual respect and understanding. Drawing on both their personal experience and knowledge of counselling, the authors use anecdotes and stories to show how people with AS cope in day-to-day situations. They also illustrate how...
A Self-Determined Future with Asperger Syndrome presents an empowering, practical approach to helping people with Asperger Syndrome (AS) to succeed at...
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93,30 zł |
Counselling for Asperger Couples
ISBN: 9781843105442 / Angielski / Miękka / 144 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Counselling for Asperger Couples is the first book to provide a complete model for counselling couples where one partner has Asperger Syndrome (AS). The book provides details of the seven different stages of the model and includes anecdotal evidence from clients who have used it and whose relationships have been greatly helped by it. The author explains the importance of initial separate counselling and describes the co-counselling process, using case studies to demonstrate how the process works. The book offers a wealth of valuable advice on improving communication and cooperation and...
Counselling for Asperger Couples is the first book to provide a complete model for counselling couples where one partner has Asperger Syndrome (AS). T...
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164,69 zł |
Intervention and Support for Parents and Carers of Children and Young People on the Autism Spectrum: A Resource for Trainers
ISBN: 9781843105480 / Angielski / Miękka / 256 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The needs of parents and carers of children on the autism spectrum are not met by conventional parenting strategies. This resource for trainers and facilitators offers the best available knowledge and theories to help them develop an understanding of how their child perceives the world and ultimately improve their family life. The manual is divided into ten sessions that introduce a topic related to autism and Asperger Syndrome, for example, 'mindblindness' and the social world, and strategies to manage individual behaviour. During each session parents are introduced to a new topic and are...
The needs of parents and carers of children on the autism spectrum are not met by conventional parenting strategies. This resource for trainers and fa...
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274,58 zł |
Planning to Learn : Creating and Using a Personal Planner with Young People on the Autism Spectrum
ISBN: 9781843105619 / Angielski / Miękka / 144 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Late intervention often means that young people on the autism spectrum appear to act on impulse, seem disorganized, or fail to learn from past experiences. In this practical, effective resource, the authors share tried and tested techniques for creating and using a personal planner to help individuals on the autism spectrum to develop independence. Planning to Learn is split into three parts. The first part guides adults in helping young people to make sense of the world and to develop and practise coping strategies for any given situation. The authors also explain how simple visual and...
Late intervention often means that young people on the autism spectrum appear to act on impulse, seem disorganized, or fail to learn from past experie...
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164,69 zł |
Dasha's Journal: A Cat Reflects on Life, Catness and Autism
ISBN: 9781843105862 / Angielski / Miękka / 176 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. 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 Behaviour turned the household into a research laboratory, with the humans observing Dasha's behaviours and the cat experimenting with the human guinea pigs'. The feline perspective provides a new outlook on autism conditions, challenging long established stereotypes and analysing controversies in the field with an unbiased attitude and humour. The text is interspersed with Dasha's 'wisdoms',...
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:...
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87,81 zł |
The Development of Autism : A Self-Regulatory Perspective
ISBN: 9781843107354 / Angielski / Miękka / 320 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Tom Whitman proposes a new developmental theory of autism that focuses on the diversity of characteristics associated with this disorder, and how these develop over time. This theory is reconciled and integrated with contemporary theories of autism, including the social, cognitive, linguistic, sensorimotor and biological perspectives. The broader societal context in which autism emerges is also explored along with its impact on the family. Whitman draws from extensive clinical experience to examine common education and biomedical interventions and presents recommendations both for practical...
Tom Whitman proposes a new developmental theory of autism that focuses on the diversity of characteristics associated with this disorder, and how thes...
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126,25 zł |
Employment for Individuals with Asperger Syndrome or Non-Verbal Learning Disability: Stories and Strategies
ISBN: 9781843107668 / Angielski / Miękka / 336 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Most people with Non-Verbal Learning Disorder (NLD) or Asperger Syndrome (AS) are underemployed. This book sets out to change this. With practical and technical advice on everything from job hunting to interview techniques, from 'fitting in' in the workplace to whether or not to disclose a diagnosis, this book guides people with NLD or AS successfully through the employment mine field. There is also information for employers, agencies and careers counsellors on AS and NLD as 'invisible' disabilities, including an analysis of the typical strengths of somebody with NLD or AS, and how to use...
Most people with Non-Verbal Learning Disorder (NLD) or Asperger Syndrome (AS) are underemployed. This book sets out to change this. With practical and...
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137,29 zł |
Autism and Its Medical Management: A Guide for Parents and Professionals
ISBN: 9781843108344 / Angielski / Twarda / 224 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Autism and its Medical Management explains the medical aspects of autism and how both parents and professionals can use current medical knowledge to better understand how to address the medical aspects of autism. The book begins with an overview of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs) and how they are diagnosed, and goes on to identify the different types of autism and to describe relevant medical interventions. The author also provides an outline of recent research to enable parents and professionals to gain an understanding of the various factors that may contribute to the development of ASDs,...
Autism and its Medical Management explains the medical aspects of autism and how both parents and professionals can use current medical knowledge to b...
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219,66 zł |
Animal-Assisted Interventions for Individuals with Autism
ISBN: 9781843108672 / Angielski / Miękka / 208 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This book looks at how therapies involving animals can be used to help individuals with autism to develop skills, including sensory and social skills, to manage challenging behaviours, and improve quality of life. Whether participating in therapeutic horseback riding, utilizing a trained service dog, visiting a dolphin therapy center, or simply experiencing companion animal therapy, people with autism can reap a multitude of benefits from interaction with furry, feathered, and finned friends. Merope Pavlides relates the success stories of different animal-assisted interventions, as well as...
This book looks at how therapies involving animals can be used to help individuals with autism to develop skills, including sensory and social skills,...
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109,78 zł |
Mind/Body Techniques for Asperger's Syndrome: The Way of the Pathfinder
ISBN: 9781843108757 / Angielski / Miękka / 152 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. 'After a few sessions with you, Nathan became aware of how he was carrying himself. We noticed a change in his gait. He was straighter, taller and more assertive in his walking. His gait was that of a confident man... He beamed with pride as I went on and on about how differently he presented himself. It shook me up ' - letter to Ron Rubio from the mother of a 22-year-old client with Asperger's Syndrome People with Asperger's Syndrome (AS) typically experience difficulty with balance, coordination and sensory awareness. The mind/body exercises in this book help young people with AS improve...
'After a few sessions with you, Nathan became aware of how he was carrying himself. We noticed a change in his gait. He was straighter, taller and mor...
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109,78 zł |
Christpher's Story
ISBN: 9781847471284 / Angielski / Miękka / 184 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. "The Child Within the Man"
By Julie Telfer ISBN: 978-1-84747-128-4 Description Christopher's Story was written for my son in the hope of raising awareness of (Kanner's) autism and severe chellenging bevahiour. It is primarily a story of love and of a determination to remain together as a family, when the only alternative offered was residential care. The book details our fight to secure schooling, accommodation and social services support - the later issue has yet to be resolved. I would truly love... "The Child Within the Man"
By Julie Telfer ISBN: 978-1-84747-128-4 |
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104,07 zł |
Christopher's Story
ISBN: 9781847473097 / Angielski / Miękka / 184 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Key Themes: Kanner's autism, carer's story
""From beggining to end this book kept me riveted and on an emotional rollercoaster. Julie brings Kanner's Autism sharply into focus, with all the trials and tribulations the family have experienced. Everyone will take something special away with them from thie excellent and informative book."" - Rev. Jan McDonald, Mental Health Care Chaplain Description Christopher's Story was written for my son in the hope of raising awareness of (Kanner's) autism and severe chellenging bevahiour. It is primarily a story of love and of a determination to... Key Themes: Kanner's autism, carer's story
""From beggining to end this book kept me riveted and on an emotional rollercoaster. Julie brings Kanner... |
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98,29 zł |
Autism and Play
ISBN: 9781853028458 / Angielski / Miękka / 144 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Many children on the autistic spectrum seem to be at a very early developmental stage in their play, which tends to be less spontaneous, exploratory and varied than that of other children. This accessible handbook describes different play sequences which encourage the integration of social, emotional and cognitive development in autistic children. The easy-to-follow play strategies focus on the four key skills of visualizing, imitation, mirroring and turn-taking. The book is illustrated throughout with photographs, and includes a questionnaire for observing and assessing play interventions as...
Many children on the autistic spectrum seem to be at a very early developmental stage in their play, which tends to be less spontaneous, exploratory a...
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137,29 zł |
Learning to Live with High Functioning Autism: A Parent's Guide for Professionals
ISBN: 9781853029158 / Angielski / Miękka / 128 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. When his son, Matthew, was finally diagnosed with autism at 12 years old, Mike Stanton thought the diagnosis marked the end of their troubles. In fact, despite the increase in reported levels of autism, appropriate support and clear information were hard to find. Mike had to teach himself and then attempt to pass on his knowledge and understanding to those who worked with his son. But because Matthew has high functioning autism his obvious abilities helped to disguise his more fundamental autistic spectrum disorder. As a consequence, Mike found that his efforts were not always appreciated....
When his son, Matthew, was finally diagnosed with autism at 12 years old, Mike Stanton thought the diagnosis marked the end of their troubles. In fact...
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98,79 zł |
Assessing Behaviors Regarded as Problematic : For People with Developmental Disabilities
ISBN: 9781853029981 / Angielski / Miękka / 240 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. People with developmental disabilities sometimes behave in ways that others, or they themselves, regard as problematic. This original book is about what practitioners can do to make sense of behaviors, in order to support clients more effectively. The author offers practical strategies for gathering and analysing information about behaviors, in partnership with the individual concerned, in order to gain a useful understanding of why a particular behavior occurs. The inclusion of case histories, with corresponding behavior plans, clearly demonstrates the real-life application of assessment...
People with developmental disabilities sometimes behave in ways that others, or they themselves, regard as problematic. This original book is about wh...
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137,24 zł |
Autism in Childhood and Autistic Features in Adults : A Psychoanalytic Perspective
ISBN: 9781855754249 / Angielski / Miękka / 306 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This is the first collection of papers published which spans work with autistic children and autistic features in adults. Many of the adult patients described are less ill than autistic children whose development has ground to a halt at an early age, but at the core of their difficulties can be found autistic features remarkably similar to those of the more floridly disturbed children. This leads several writers to conclude that autistic features are to be found in many adults--some would say in all of us. The insights contained in these papers open up access to deep levels of the human...
This is the first collection of papers published which spans work with autistic children and autistic features in adults. Many of the adult patients d...
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177,32 zł |
Autism and Blindness: Research and Reflections
ISBN: 9781861564443 / Angielski / Miękka / 224 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This book has brought together leading international experts to explore the similarities and the differences between autism and blindness.
This book has brought together leading international experts to explore the similarities and the differences between autism and blindness.
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235,86 zł |
A Work in Progress: Behavior Management Strategies and a Curriculum for Intensive Behavioral Treatment of Autism
ISBN: 9780966526608 / Angielski / Miękka / 344 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Guide to Educate Children Diagnosed with Autism Through Applied Behavior Analysis
Guide to Educate Children Diagnosed with Autism Through Applied Behavior Analysis
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260,60 zł |
In the Eye of the Hurricane
ISBN: 9780977475414 / Angielski / Miękka / 168 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This resource recounts a Southern, rural family's journey from the shock of receiving a diagnosis of autism to seeing the child's victory as a National Young Scholar in the 99.9 percentile. The family's methodology and their faith are revealed with humor and tears. (Education/Teaching)
This resource recounts a Southern, rural family's journey from the shock of receiving a diagnosis of autism to seeing the child's victory as a Nationa...
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97,13 zł |