Kategoria BISAC: Psychology >> Psychopathology - Autism Spectrum Disorders

Written autism reports contain very important elements in guiding decisions for young children related to autism educational eligibilities and educational placements. Susan Louise Peterson, award winning autism author and school psychologist helps professionals look at examples of writing and optional writing formats for phrasing autism reports. Autism Report Writing covers writing about initial autism concerns and referrals as well as input from parents and teachers. Autism Report Writing also includes ideas...

Parents have so many practical issues and concerns for their children that they have trouble getting through much of the information on autism, delays and disorders. Susan Louise Peterson, award winning autism author and school psychologist helps parents look at a number of practical parent issues from a school psychologist's point of view. Possible Autism covers autism attributes, features, connections, aspects and autism indicators on a broad range of topics. The goal of the book- Possible Autism is to help...

At the age of four, Andrew Edwards was diagnosed with autism. "Go home and watch Rain Man," the specialist told his mother. "In all probability your son will be institutionalised." Determined to prove the specialist wrong, Andrew's mother set out to give her son the best life possible.

I've got a Stat for You is an honest and compelling autobiography of one young man's journey to manage his autism and achieve his goals. Raised in a single parent household and encountering bureaucracy, bullying, and a lack of understanding from many around him, Andrew emerged from a turbulent childhood...

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You've never read a book like The Reason I Jump. Written by Naoki Higashida, a very smart, very self-aware, and very charming thirteen-year-old boy with autism, it is a one-of-a-kind memoir that demonstrates...

Grandparents & Young Children with Autism is written with the hopes of helping grandparents understand the educational testing process of helping young children who may have autism. The book explores some similarities and differences between grandparents and grandchildren with autism. A variety of issues related to health, stress, pets, communication and illness are examined in relation to autism. Grandparents will gain information regarding testing experiences for autism and a walk through understanding a multi-team educational autism assessment....

When Max was four, he was diagnosed with PDD-NOS-pervasive developmental disorder, not otherwise specified. Diana and Aaron, his parents, thought the news couldn't get any worse. But six years later, Max was re-diagnosed with autism. He is low functioning, barely verbal, and when he becomes frustrated or overwhelmed-which happens often-he hurts himself or others. Now, at twelve, Max is nearly Diana's size, and much larger than his two younger brothers. Diana and Aaron have a difficult choice to make: do they continue treating Max with vitamins, supplements, and diet, avoiding the potential...

Produced in conjunction with Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect), Australia s largest provider of services with people on the autism spectrum, this new text explores the experiences, needs and aspirations of adults on the spectrum. The volume utilises the structure of a recent survey (the only one of its type in Australia and one of few conducted internationally) and presents data from the study with contributions from adults on the spectrum to illustrate the findings with first person accounts and case studies. By drawing on these unique experiences, this valuable resource is presented in...

Produced in conjunction with Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect), Australia s largest provider of services with people on the autism spectrum, this new text explores the experiences, needs and aspirations of adults on the spectrum. The volume utilises the structure of a recent survey (the only one of its type in Australia and one of few conducted internationally) and presents data from the study with contributions from adults on the spectrum to illustrate the findings with first person accounts and case studies. By drawing on these unique experiences, this valuable resource is presented in...

Asperger's on the Inside is an acutely honest and often highly entertaining memoir by Michelle Vines about life with Asperger's Syndrome. The book follows Michelle in exploring her past and takes the reader with her on her journey to receiving and accepting her diagnosis.

Instead of rehashing widely available Asperger's information, Michelle focuses on discussing the thoughts, feelings and ideas that go along with being an Aspie, giving us a rare peek into what it really feels like to be a person on the spectrum.

A must read for all those who enjoy deep personal...

Training Manual for Behavior Technicians Working with Individuals with Autism is a practical manual and ongoing professional resource for frontline staff undergoing training to become Registered Behavior Technicians(TM) (RBT). RBT(TM) is the recommended certification of the Behavior Analyst Certification Board(TM) (BACB) for entry-level staff who implement behavior analytic services. This Manual complements the 40-hour training for RBTs(TM) and helps those who have completed training prepare for their certification exam. Following the RBT(TM) Task List set forth by the BACB,...