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Music Technology in Therapeutic and Health Settings
There is a rapidly emerging and developing area of music therapy practice that uses electronic music technologies in a range of therapeutic and clinical settings to help clients with complex needs. With contributions from leading experts in the field, this edited volume explains cutting edge technologies and how to apply these tools in practice. more »
September 2013, Paperback: £24.99/ $39.95ISBN: 978-1-84905-273-3, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 320pp
Keywords: adults, augmentative communication, autism, brain injury, children, communication, health care, intellectual disabilities, music therapy, occupational therapy, older people, palliative care, psychiatry, psychology, special education, speech and language pathology, speech and language therapy, teenagers
Developmental Assessment of the School-Aged Child with Developmental Disabilities
A Clinician's Guide
This book provides full guidance on common developmental disorders and their assessment, focusing on mild to moderate disabilities in the school-aged child. Each chapter includes an account of normal development, including developmental milestones, an overview of the disorder, and its clinical assessment. more »
2011, Paperback: £40.00/ $65.00ISBN: 978-1-84905-181-1, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 336pp
Keywords: autism, child development, child psychiatry, child psychology, developmental coordination disorder, dyslexia, dyspraxia, high functioning autism, intellectual disabilities, nonverbal learning disabilities, psychiatry, psychology, speech and language pathology
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
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
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
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
A Strange World – Autism, Asperger's Syndrome and PDD-NOS
A Guide for Parents, Partners, Professional Carers, and People with ASDs
This guide to autistic spectrum disorders comes from a new scientific perspective. Delfos's biopsychological model provides a theoretical analysis of the nature of autism and the problems it can cause. She offers advice on how to approach problems from the perspectives of autistic children, adolescents and adults, as well as parents and carers. more »
2004, Paperback: £27.99/ $44.95ISBN: 978-1-84310-255-7, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 416pp
Keywords: Asperger syndrome, autism, child psychology, pervasive developmental disorder, psychiatry, sensory issues, social skills, speech and language therapy
Communication Issues in Autism and Asperger Syndrome
Do we speak the same language?
Providing a theoretical foundation for understanding communication and language impairments specific to autism, Bogdashina explores the effects of different perceptual and cognitive styles on the communication and language development of autistic children. more »
2004, Paperback: £17.99/ $29.95ISBN: 978-1-84310-267-0, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 288pp
Keywords: Asperger syndrome, autism, children, communication, inclusive classroom, psychiatry, psychology, special education, speech and language pathology, speech and language therapy
Different Minds
Gifted Children with AD/HD, Asperger Syndrome, and Other Learning Deficits
Explaining why certain children are gifted and how giftedness is manifested, each chapter addresses the relevance for children with AD/HD and Asperger Syndrome. Lovecky guides parents and professionals through methods of diagnosis and advises on how best to nurture individual needs, positive behaviour and relationships at home and at school. more »
2003, Paperback: £19.99/ $29.95ISBN: 978-1-85302-964-6, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 528pp
Keywords: ADHD, Asperger syndrome, autism, children, dyslexia, dyspraxia, educational psychology, giftedness, inclusive classroom, intellectual disabilities, occupational therapy, psychiatry, psychology, special education, speech and language pathology
Autism - The Search for Coherence
This book takes a multidisciplinary approach to autism, its causes and treatments, bringing together contributors from different fields from around the world. The very latest scientific and clinical research is presented and discussed by experts, and questions such as the structure of thought and the nature of autism are analysed. more »
2001, Paperback: £22.99/ $36.95ISBN: 978-1-85302-888-5, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 532pp
Keywords: Asperger syndrome, autism, children, education, educational psychology, health care, occupational therapy, psychiatry, social work, speech and language pathology, speech and language therapy
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