Asperger Syndrome, Autism and other Syndromes
Our list of titles on autism and Asperger's Syndrome is now amongst the foremost in the world, and our books are published for people with autism and Asperger Syndrome themselves, as well as for their families, carers, and the people that work with them. We place a strong emphasis on the voice of the individual.
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The Pocket Occupational Therapist for Families of Children With Special Needs
An accessible overview of occupational therapy explaining all the issues an occupational therapist might address with a child with special needs, or in rehabilitation from illness or injury, including core muscle strength, feeding, fine motor skills, sensory sensitivities, transitions and life-skills, and interspersed with simple activities. more »
2012, Paperback: £12.99/ $19.95ISBN: 978-1-84905-932-9, 216mm x 138mm / 8.5in x 5.5in, 144pp
Keywords: Asperger syndrome, autism, challenging behaviour, child development, child psychology, diet, disability, life skills, movement, occupational therapy, parenting, play, sensory issues, special education, transitions
A Brief Guide to Autism Treatments
This practical guide provides brief, user-friendly descriptions of common and lesser known treatments for autism, offering a balanced overview of current opinion and scientific data. Each chapter covers a single treatment from ABA to TEACHH to GF/CF diets, allowing parents and professionals to make informed choices about treatment. more »
2012, Paperback: £13.99/ $19.95ISBN: 978-1-84905-904-6, 216mm x 138mm / 8.5in x 5.5in, 176pp
Keywords: alternative therapies, applied behaviour analysis, autism, biomedical intervention, bodywork, child development, child psychology, communication, complementary therapies, diet, drugs, early intervention, life skills, music therapy, occupational therapy, parenting, reference, sensory issues, social skills, special education
Party Planning for Children and Teens on the Autism Spectrum
How to Avoid Meltdowns and Have Fun!
This book highlights the aspects of parties that can cause anxiety for those on the autism spectrum and outlines practical solutions to these issues. It covers party invitations, prizes, food and venues, with chapters suggesting activities for age groups 2-8, 9-12 and teenagers and will enable caregivers to plan stress free parties with ease. more »
2012, Paperback: £12.99/ $19.95ISBN: 978-1-84905-277-1, 216mm x 138mm / 8.5in x 5.5in, 160pp
Keywords: anxiety, Asperger syndrome, autism, challenging behaviour, children, diet, high functioning autism, play, sensory issues, social stories, teenagers
22 Things a Woman with Asperger's Syndrome Wants Her Partner to Know
Rudy Simone covers 22 common areas of confusion for someone dating a female with AS, including advice from her own experience and that of other couples. She talks with humour and honesty about the little things that might be different from a relationship with a neurotypical woman and discusses first dates, sex, and even having children. more »
2012, Paperback: £9.99/ $16.95ISBN: 978-1-84905-883-4, 216mm x 138mm / 8.5in x 5.5in, 144pp
Keywords: adults, alexithymia, anxiety, Asperger syndrome, bullying, cognitive behavioural therapy, communication, counselling, creativity, depression, diet, emotions, employment, families, gifted and talented, giftedness, health care, high functioning autism, mental health, mental illness, obsessive compulsive disorder, parenting, personal hygiene, relationships, resilience, self esteem, self harm, sensory issues, sex education, sexual abuse, sexuality, sleep, social skills, teenagers, tics
Sleep Difficulties and Autism Spectrum Disorders
A Guide for Parents and Professionals
This comprehensive guide to the management of sleep difficulties focuses on the problems that are commonly found in Autism Spectrum Disorders and related conditions. The author explains sleep and everything that affects it and gives detailed outlines of all the proven medications and western and eastern non-pharmacological remedies available. more »
2012, Paperback: £26.99/ $39.95ISBN: 978-1-84905-259-7, 246mm x 173mm / 10in x 7in, 320pp
Keywords: ADHD, alternative therapies, Asperger syndrome, autism, biomedical intervention, challenging behaviour, child development, child psychiatry, child psychology, children, Chinese medicine, complementary therapies, counselling, depression, diet, early intervention, eating disorders, emotions, encopresis, epilepsy, families, health care, high functioning autism, massage, mental health, nonverbal learning disabilities, occupational therapy, parenting, personal hygiene, seizures, sleep, substance abuse
Getting Your Kid on a Gluten-Free Casein-Free Diet
Written by a dietician and mother of a child who is thriving on a gluten-free casein-free diet, this guide covers everything from how to get your child on the diet, to meal plans, recipes and shopping lists. Lord offers sound nutritional advice on how to implement the diet correctly, without harming your child by omitting major nutrient groups. more »
2009, Paperback: £15.99/ $19.95ISBN: 978-1-84310-909-9, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 192pp
Keywords: Asperger syndrome, autism, children, diet
Autism and Diet
What You Need to Know
Written by an autism expert who has witnessed in her own child the improvement that can be made through dietary intervention, this book offers a guide to the science behind the considerations; strategies for implementing a safe diet; a handy list of ingredients to be avoided; as well as a concise bank of essential resources and contacts. more »
2009, Paperback: £9.99/ $15.95ISBN: 978-1-84310-983-9, 216mm x 138mm / 8.5in x 5.5in, 96pp
Keywords: Asperger syndrome, autism, challenging behaviour, children, constipation, diet, families, high functioning autism, inclusive classroom, occupational therapy, parenting, reference, special education
Dietary Interventions in Autism Spectrum Disorders
Why They Work When They Do, Why They Don't When They Don't
The author explores dietary approaches that have been advocated in ASD. For each approach, he explores the potential benefits; evidence for and against the diet; and sources of further information. He describes his own approach, the Simple Restriction Diet (SRD) explaining how to implement it and work out whether a dietary approach is of benefit. more »
2008, Hardback: £18.99/ $29.95ISBN: 978-1-84310-939-6, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 272pp
Keywords: ADD, ADHD, Asperger syndrome, autism, challenging behaviour, children, diet, families, high functioning autism, parenting, social work
Hope for the Autism Spectrum
A Mother and Son Journey of Insight and Biomedical Intervention
When Sally Kirk's son, Will, was diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder, she did everything she could to understand his condition and to find ways of improving his life. Here, she shares the story of her journey and how her discovery of biomedical interventions significantly improved his behaviour and changed their lives for the better. more »
2008, Hardback: £35.00/ $55.95ISBN: 978-1-84310-894-8, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 432pp 2010, Paperback: £16.99/ $22.95
ISBN: 978-1-84905-824-7, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 432pp
Keywords: Asperger syndrome, autism, biomedical intervention, diet, health care, memoirs, occupational therapy, parenting, sensory issues, special education, speech and language therapy
Allergy Busters
A Story for Children with Autism or Related Spectrum Disorders Struggling with Allergies
This book is a practical guide to help children with allergy problems. It follows the experiences of Karston, who, in addition to autism-related problems, suffers from food and environmental allergies. He relates the struggles, frustrations, and disappointments in battling allergies, before coming up with a solution - the four Allergy Buster Keys. more »
2004, Paperback: £9.99/ $18.95ISBN: 978-1-84310-782-8, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 48pp
Keywords: Asperger syndrome, autism, children, diet, fiction, memoirs, occupational therapy
Freaks, Geeks and Asperger Syndrome
A User Guide to Adolescence
Drawing from his own experiences and gaining information from his teenage brother and sisters, Luke Jackson wrote this enlightening, honest and witty book in an attempt to address difficult topics such as bullying, friendships, when and how to tell others about AS, school problems, dating and relationships, and morality. more »
2002, Paperback: £12.99/ $19.95ISBN: 978-1-84310-098-0, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 224pp
Keywords: adolescence, anxiety, Asperger syndrome, bullying, diet, education, educational psychology, high functioning autism, inclusive classroom, memoirs, occupational therapy, parenting, self esteem, sensory issues, social skills, special education, speech and language therapy
The AiA Gluten and Dairy Free Cookbook
This book contains over 400 gluten and dairy free recipes. An increasing number of people on the autism spectrum are turning to the gluten and casein free diet and finding that many of the more troublesome symptoms are significantly alleviated. Coeliacs, and those with lactose and other intolerances will also find a wealth of useful ideas. more »
2002, Paperback: £29.99/ $49.95ISBN: 978-1-84310-067-6, 246mm x 173mm / 10in x 7in, 416pp
Keywords: Asperger syndrome, autism, diet, health care, parenting
Can't Eat, Won't Eat
Dietary Difficulties and Autistic Spectrum Disorders
A decade ago the author's son first took a dislike to milk, and then to virtually every other substance she attempted to feed him. Her book was written to reassure other parents that there are lots of people out there in the same boat, and to suggest practical methods of dealing with the problem. more »
2002, Paperback: £14.99/ $24.95ISBN: 978-1-85302-974-5, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 208pp
Keywords: Asperger syndrome, autism, child psychology, children, constipation, diet, high functioning autism, parenting, sensory issues
A User Guide to the GF/CF Diet for Autism, Asperger Syndrome and AD/HD
What is the GF/CF diet? Does it work? What's it like to go on it? In this user guide to the gluten and casein free diet, Luke Jackson, who is 12 years old and has Asperger Syndrome, tells you everything you need to know - both good and bad. more »
2001, Paperback: £13.99/ $22.95ISBN: 978-1-84310-055-3, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 176pp
Keywords: ADHD, Asperger syndrome, autism, biomedical intervention, children, diet, parenting
Diet Intervention and Autism
Implementing the Gluten Free and Casein Free Diet for Autistic Children and Adults - A Practical Guide for Parents
The author explains what the gluten / casein free diet is all about and how it works. She addresses frequently asked questions and misconceptions, and gives practical advice on basic equipment and ingredients, what to expect when your child starts the diet, how to adapt family meals and how to minimise cross-contamination in the kitchen. more »
2001, Paperback: £14.99/ $24.95ISBN: 978-1-85302-935-6, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 232pp
Keywords: Asperger syndrome, autism, biomedical intervention, children, diet, parenting
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