Kategoria BISAC: Psychology >> Psychopathology - Autism Spectrum Disorders

Book Description & About the Author

Trudy Marwick was born in South East London in 1965. She has spent most of her life living around London. Now living in Orkney and married to Malcolm and bringing up their children.

Her childhood spent trying to catch up with her brother and avoid bullying at school; she drifted into Teacher Training College but left after 2 years. She trained and worked in Personnel but now spends most of her time doing local voluntary work. Following years of research into Disability - particularly Autism and Aspergers syndrome Trudy could see some similarities...

LEARNING THROUGH PLAY

One of the best ways for children with autism, Asperger's, and sensory processing disorders to learn is through play. Children improve their motor skills, language skills, and social skills by moving their bodies and interacting with their environment. Yet the biggest challenges parents, teachers, and loved ones face with children on the autism spectrum or with sensory processing disorders is how to successfully engage them in play.

Pediatric occupational therapist Tara Delaney provides the answer. In 101 Games and Activities for Children with Autism,...

Parents of children with autism often end up skipping family functions, playdates, and social outings for fear that their children will be unsafe, behave inappropriately, or feel overwhelmed. Now, no matter a child's language skills or behaviors, he or she can start participating socially with LeComer's clear action steps.

The Socially Included Child introduces a new organizational tool called the I.D.E.A.L. system, which allows parents to:

I: Introduce an Activity
D:...

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 reader-friendly, this is the book that helps professionals take today's 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...

This booklet accompanies a groundbreaking video series on "The SCERTS(r) Model, " which addresses the core needs of children with autism spectrum disorders and builds a path toward improved communication and social-emotional abilities. This DVD and booklet are part of The SCERT(r) Model, a groundbreaking framework for improving communication and social-emotional abilities in individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and their families. Developed by internationally recognized experts, SCERTS effectively supports developmental progress in three domains: Social Communication, Emotional...

Una vez que ha visto a un nino autistico es justo lo que usted ha visto - un individuo unico. Jack E. George es un maestro veterano de Educacion Especial quien ha ensenado a algunos de los ninos autistas mas dificiles a traves de los sistemas escolares de California. El Manual del Autismo es un retrato de algunos de los ninos con los que el ha trabajado y es expresado de una manera facil de entender la informacion de los diagnosticos, tratando con los sistemas escolares americanos y consejos a los padres. Esta es una debe leer perderse familiares, amigos, estudiantes...

Children With High-Functioning Autism: A Parent's Guide offers parents the information needed to help them cope with their child's autism and to navigate the path as they first perceive differences, seek assistance and treatment, and help their child develop into his or her full potential.

Including examples of the author's own experiences with her child with autism, this book helps families realize that there are others on similar paths--and help is available. With topics ranging from understanding the first signs of autism and the diagnosis, finding a support network and filling out...