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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Aspies on Mental Health
Speaking for Ourselves
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/ $24.95ISBN: 978-1-84905-152-1, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 192pp
Keywords: adults, Asperger syndrome, autism, counselling, depression, high functioning autism, mental health, psychiatry, psychology
The Imprinted Brain
How Genes Set the Balance Between Autism and Psychosis
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/ $29.95ISBN: 978-1-84905-023-4, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 240pp
Keywords: Asperger syndrome, autism, health care, psychiatry, psychoanalysis, psychology, psychotherapy
Can the World Afford Autistic Spectrum Disorder?
Nonverbal Communication, Asperger Syndrome and the Interbrain
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/ $29.95ISBN: 978-1-84310-694-4, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 256pp
Keywords: Asperger syndrome, autism, children, communication, occupational therapy, psychiatry, psychology, special education, speech and language pathology, speech and language therapy
Breaking Free from OCD
A CBT Guide for Young People and Their Families
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/ $24.95ISBN: 978-1-84310-574-9, 246mm x 173mm / 10in x 7in, 224pp
Keywords: child psychiatry, child psychology, children, cognitive behavioural therapy, mental health, obsessive compulsive disorder, occupational therapy, pastoral care, psychiatry, youthwork
Who's Who of the Brain
A Guide to Its Inhabitants, Where They Live and What They do
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/ $19.95ISBN: 978-1-84310-470-4, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 272pp
Keywords: Asperger syndrome, autism, children, counselling, health care, mental health, occupational therapy, psychiatry, psychoanalysis, psychology, psychotherapy
The Hidden World of Autism
Writing and Art by Children with High-functioning Autism
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/ $32.95ISBN: 978-1-84310-451-3, 246mm x 173mm / 10in x 7in, 128pp
Keywords: art therapy, Asperger syndrome, autism, children, communication, health care, psychiatry, psychology, special education
Video Modelling and Behaviour Analysis
A Guide for Teaching Social Skills to Children with Autism
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/ $36.95ISBN: 978-1-84310-338-7, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 208pp
Keywords: anger management, applied behaviour analysis, Asperger syndrome, autism, challenging behaviour, child psychiatry, child psychology, children, occupational therapy, parenting, psychiatry, psychology, speech and language therapy
Touch and Go Joe
An Adolescent's Experience of OCD
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/ $15.95ISBN: 978-1-84310-391-2, 216mm x 138mm / 8.5in x 5.5in, 128pp
Keywords: 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
Urville
Tréhin, 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/ $29.95ISBN: 978-1-84310-419-3, 297mm x 210mm / 11in x 8.5in, 192pp
Keywords: Asperger syndrome, creativity, psychiatry, psychology
Understanding the Nature of Autism and Asperger's Disorder
Forty Years of Clinical Practice and Pioneering Research
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/ $24.95ISBN: 978-1-84310-814-6, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 176pp
Keywords: Asperger syndrome, autism, child psychiatry, child psychology, children, occupational therapy, psychiatry, psychology, special education, speech and language therapy
Asperger's Syndrome and High Achievement
Some Very Remarkable People
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/ $24.95ISBN: 978-1-84310-388-2, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 224pp
Keywords: adults, Asperger syndrome, memoirs, psychiatry, psychology
Transfer Boy
Perspectives on Asperger Syndrome
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/ $42.95ISBN: 978-1-84310-213-7, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 208pp
Keywords: adolescence, Asperger syndrome, child psychiatry, child psychology, psychiatry, psychology
Washing My Life Away
Surviving Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
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/ $22.95ISBN: 978-1-84310-333-2, 216mm x 138mm / 8.5in x 5.5in, 96pp
Keywords: adults, counselling, memoirs, obsessive compulsive disorder, occupational therapy, psychiatry
Mental Health Aspects of Autism and Asperger Syndrome
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/ $25.95ISBN: 978-1-84310-727-9, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 256pp 2005, Hardback: £45.00/ $80.00
ISBN: 978-1-84310-733-0, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 256pp
Keywords: Asperger syndrome, autism, children, high functioning autism, mental health, occupational therapy, psychiatry, psychology, social care, social work
Children, Youth and Adults with Asperger Syndrome
Integrating Multiple Perspectives
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/ $36.95ISBN: 978-1-84310-319-6, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 384pp 2004, Hardback: £55.00/ $90.00
ISBN: 978-1-84310-268-7, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 384pp
Keywords: ADD, ADHD, adolescence, adults, Asperger syndrome, autism, children, families, high functioning autism, occupational therapy, psychiatry, social work, special education, youthwork
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