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This book considers the challenges of caring for children with physical, developmental and mental health disorders and proposes methods such as learning to see events through your child's own eyes, celebrating their strengths and achievements and recognising how others can help your child. more »
2006, Paperback: £14.99/ $24.95Keywords: ADD, ADHD, Asperger syndrome, autism, bipolar disorder, cerebral palsy, challenging behaviour, children, developmental coordination disorder, disability, Down's syndrome, dyslexia, dyspraxia, epilepsy, high functioning autism, hyperlexia, intellectual disabilities, obsessive compulsive disorder, parenting, pervasive developmental disorder, tics, tourettes
This international collection provides a comprehensive overview of cutting-edge research on autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) by well-known experts in the field, stressing the importance of early diagnosis and a good working relationship between parents and professionals. more »
2006, Paperback: £35.00/ $55.95Keywords: Asperger syndrome, autism, high functioning autism, intellectual disabilities, nonverbal learning disabilities, pervasive developmental disorder, social skills
Dr. Kaplan identifies common ASD symptoms such as hand-flapping, poor eye contact and tantrums as typical responses to the confusion caused by vision disorder. He also explains the effects of difficulties that people with autism experience with "ambient vision", including a lack of spatial awareness and trouble with coordination. more »
2005, Paperback: £13.99/ $21.95Keywords: Asperger syndrome, autism, children, developmental coordination disorder, health care, occupational therapy, pervasive developmental disorder
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/ $44.95Keywords: Asperger syndrome, autism, child psychology, pervasive developmental disorder, psychiatry, sensory issues, social skills, speech and language therapy
Presented as a series of letters between daughter and mother, the authors openly discuss the problems that occur when young women struggle to gain the skills and understanding necessary to live happily with the people in their lives. This book provides an insight into problems that many adolescent girls with intellectual disabilities face today. more »
2002, Paperback: £13.99/ $21.95Keywords: ADHD, adolescence, Asperger syndrome, autism, communication, Down's syndrome, families, nonverbal learning disabilities, parenting, pervasive developmental disorder, relationships, social skills
Blakemore-Brown uses the metaphor of the 'tapestry' to explain more clearly the interwoven nature of ASDs and ADHD. This book demonstrates how a deeper understanding of human development can lead to more appropriate early intervention and treatment plans for children with complex symptoms, helping them to lead more fulfilling lives. more »
2001, Paperback: £22.99/ $36.95Keywords: ADHD, Asperger syndrome, autism, child psychiatry, child psychology, gifted and talented, obsessive compulsive disorder, pervasive developmental disorder, special education, speech and language therapy, tourettes
Gunilla, who is now an adult, received her diagnosis of Asperger Syndrome several years ago. She has written this book for all children and teenagers who have similar difficulties. It's an important book - in fact, it's the only one of its kind. more »
2000, Paperback: £6.99/ $13.95Keywords: Asperger syndrome, autism, children, inclusive classroom, occupational therapy, pervasive developmental disorder, special education, speech and language therapy
Written principally for parents, this is a book which explains what it means for your child to be diagnosed with PDD, NOS, autism or Asperger Syndrome, and where you go from there. The authors describe the symptoms of PDD, what a diagnosis means, how a child fits into the diagnostic terminology and the diagnostic procedures involved. more »
2000, Paperback: £18.99/ $25.95Keywords: Asperger syndrome, autism, disability, pervasive developmental disorder, psychiatry, psychology, special education, speech and language therapy
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