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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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Touching on everything from difficulties at work and college to coping with low self-confidence, self-harm, alcohol, misdiagnosis, sectioning, counselling, medication and battles with mental health services, the book provides a window into how people with AS experience mental health issues, and what can be done to help. more »
2011, Paperback: £15.99/ $24.95Keywords: adults, Asperger syndrome, autism, counselling, depression, high functioning autism, mental health, psychiatry, psychology
Badcock sets out a radical new theory of the mind based on the recent discovery of genomic imprinting. He uses psychiatric case material to show how many of the symptoms of psychosis can be shown to be the mental mirror-images of those of autism. This new theory casts intriguing new light on topics such as the nature of genius. more »
2009, Hardback: £19.99/ $29.95Keywords: Asperger syndrome, autism, health care, psychiatry, psychoanalysis, psychology, psychotherapy
Tantam explores current theories on nonverbal communication and how it shapes social behaviour, and the evidence for it being impaired in people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). He shows how knowledge of this difference can be used to overcome some of the impairments in nonverbal communication in people with ASD. more »
2009, Hardback: £18.99/ $29.95Keywords: Asperger syndrome, autism, children, communication, occupational therapy, psychiatry, psychology, special education, speech and language pathology, speech and language therapy
This step-by-step guide is written for adolescents with OCD and their families. Using the principles of cognitive behavioural therapy, which is the proven method for helping those with OCD, it offers teenagers a structured plan of treatment which can be read alone, or with a parent, counsellor or mental health worker. more »
2008, Paperback: £14.99/ $24.95Keywords: child psychiatry, child psychology, children, cognitive behavioural therapy, mental health, obsessive compulsive disorder, occupational therapy, pastoral care, psychiatry, youthwork
This book provides an immediate and entertaining way for anyone to gain a basic understanding or to refresh their knowledge of the inside workings of the brain. The authors shows what happens when things go wrong in the brain, and illustrate the work using examples of classic clinical cases. more »
2008, Paperback: £13.99/ $19.95Keywords: Asperger syndrome, autism, children, counselling, health care, mental health, occupational therapy, psychiatry, psychoanalysis, psychology, psychotherapy
A celebration of the talents and insights of children on the autism spectrum, this book presents a collection of writings and drawings contributed by 21 autistic children. Their work covers topics that are of primary importance in understanding some of the common experiences that children with autism, and their families, go through. more »
2007, Paperback: £19.99/ $32.95Keywords: art therapy, Asperger syndrome, autism, children, communication, health care, psychiatry, psychology, special education
Video modelling is a behaviour modification technique using videotaped scenarios for the child to observe, concentrating the focus of attention and creating an effective stimulus for learning. This book introduces the technique. Illustrative case examples are supported by detailed diagrams and photographs, with clear, accessible explanations. more »
2006, Paperback: £23.99/ $36.95Keywords: anger management, applied behaviour analysis, Asperger syndrome, autism, challenging behaviour, child psychiatry, child psychology, children, occupational therapy, parenting, psychiatry, psychology, speech and language therapy
As many as 2 in every 100 people suffer from Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), and 16-year-old Joe Wells is one of them. Here, he tells the story of his battle with OCD from its insidious beginnings at age 9 and increasingly intrusive symptoms, to diagnosis at age 12. This book is packed with advice and coping strategies. more »
2006, Paperback: £9.99/ $15.95Keywords: adolescence, child psychiatry, child psychology, inclusive classroom, mainstream education, memoirs, mental health, obsessive compulsive disorder, occupational therapy, parenting, pastoral care, psychiatry, psychology, social work, special education
TrĂ©hin, an autistic man with exceptional creative talents and an obsession with large cities, conceived and developed Urville, the capital of a large island province, over 20 years. He shares his vision in this beautifully illustrated guide to the city, which he renders convincingly real in nearly 300 drawings of different districts of Urville. more »
2006, Paperback: £18.99/ $29.95Keywords: Asperger syndrome, creativity, psychiatry, psychology
This book is an accessible introduction for professionals, families and individuals with autism. Prof. Ritvo traces the historical development of understanding about autism and Asperger's Disorder, from the centuries of misdiagnoses and the first recognition of the characteristics of the disorders to his own highly-regarded methods for diagnosis. more »
2005, Paperback: £13.99/ $24.95Keywords: Asperger syndrome, autism, child psychiatry, child psychology, children, occupational therapy, psychiatry, psychology, special education, speech and language therapy
This fascinating collection identifies famous figures from the past whose behaviour suggests they may have had autism, a disorder that was not defined until the mid-20th century. James looks at the lives of 20 individuals - scientists, artists, politicians and philosophers - examining their interests, successes, indifferences and shortcomings. more »
2005, Paperback: £14.99/ $24.95Keywords: adults, Asperger syndrome, memoirs, psychiatry, psychology
The book explores what it is like to be an adolescent with AS through interviews with Teodor, a 'psychologically unusual' twelve-year-old. In this case study, Vuletic and Ferrari combine an autobiographical account with perspectives from other people who know Teodor, while simultaneously integrating psychiatric and psychological research on autism. more »
2005, Paperback: £19.99/ $42.95Keywords: adolescence, Asperger syndrome, child psychiatry, child psychology, psychiatry, psychology
OCD affects one in fifty people and one of them was Ruth Deane. In this frank and personal account she shares her own experience as an OCD sufferer, taking the reader on a moving, honest and at times light-hearted journey, from washing her hands until they cracked and bled, to hospital admission and eventual management and recovery from OCD. more »
2005, Paperback: £13.99/ $22.95Keywords: adults, counselling, memoirs, obsessive compulsive disorder, occupational therapy, psychiatry
The first book to address the need for information about psychiatric problems in people with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs), Mental Health Aspects of Autism and Asperger Syndrome systematically explains the emotional and psychological difficulties that are often encountered with ASDs. more »
2005, Paperback: £15.99/ $25.95Keywords: Asperger syndrome, autism, children, high functioning autism, mental health, occupational therapy, psychiatry, psychology, social care, social work
This book offers a comprehensive overview of clinical, research and personal perspectives on Asperger Syndrome, including contributions from parents and experts in the fields of psychology, social work, psychiatry, genetics, sexology and vocational counselling. more »
2004, Paperback: £22.99/ $36.95Keywords: ADD, ADHD, adolescence, adults, Asperger syndrome, autism, children, families, high functioning autism, occupational therapy, psychiatry, social work, special education, youthwork
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