Communication Issues in Autism and Asperger Syndrome

Do we speak the same language?

Olga Bogdashina

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 »

Keywords: Asperger syndrome, autism, children, communication, inclusive classroom, psychiatry, psychology, special education, speech and language pathology, speech and language therapy

Asperger Syndrome, Adolescence, and Identity

Looking Beyond the Label

Harvey Molloy and Latika Vasil

This book is based on extensive interviews with adolescents diagnosed with AS. It includes six life stories, which present an authentic and fascinating look at the lives of the teenagers and how AS has shaped their growing identities. The stories provide the basis for a discussion of common themes and issues facing teenagers with AS. more »

Keywords: adolescence, Asperger syndrome, parenting, psychology, social skills, special education

Different Minds

Gifted Children with AD/HD, Asperger Syndrome, and Other Learning Deficits

Deirdre V. Lovecky

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 »

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

How to Help a Clumsy Child

Strategies for Young Children with Developmental Motor Concerns

Lisa A. Kurtz

This is a practical resource manual for parents and professionals working with young children with motor coordination developmental delays. Topics covered include recognizing normal and abnormal motor development, when and how to seek help, an overview of approaches used to help the clumsy child, and specific teaching strategies. more »

Keywords: children, developmental coordination disorder, dyspraxia, inclusive classroom, occupational therapy, psychology, special education

Sensory Perceptual Issues in Autism and Asperger Syndrome

Different Sensory Experiences - Different Perceptual Worlds

Olga Bogdashina

Bogdashina attempts to define the role of sensory perceptual problems in autism identified by autistic individuals themselves. She singles out possible patterns of sensory experiences in autism and the cognitive differences caused by them. The final chapters are devoted to assessment and intervention. more »

Keywords: adolescence, adults, Asperger syndrome, children, inclusive classroom, occupational therapy, psychology, sensory issues, sensory stimulation, special education

From Goals to Data and Back Again

Adding Backbone to Developmental Intervention for Children with Autism

Jill Fain Lehman and Rebecca Klaw

The authors argue that theory must be combined with data for it to be used effectively in developmental intervention. Aimed at professionals and parents, the authors explain how to write basic developmental goals, how to collect data and analyse it and how to use the results of analysis to inform the next round of intervention decisions. more »

Keywords: applied behaviour analysis, Asperger syndrome, autism, children, educational psychology, inclusive classroom, occupational therapy, psychology, special education, speech and language therapy

Autism - From Research to Individualized Practice

Edited by Robin L. Gabriels and Dina E. Hill

This book bridges the gap between the latest research findings and clinical practice. The authors have brought together information from both fields in order to offer the reader best practice principles and hands-on techniques. These are all exemplified by clinical case examples and vivid illustrations. more »

Keywords: Asperger syndrome, autism, children, educational psychology, high functioning autism, inclusive classroom, occupational therapy, psychology, social care, special education, speech and language pathology, speech and language therapy

Fragile Success

Ten Autistic Children, Childhood to Adulthood
2nd edition

Virginia Walker Sperry, M.A.

This book presents 10 longitudinal case studies of individuals with autism and discusses the nature of childhood autism and teaching children with autism. It provides the test results and information about the subjects' lives, the quality of their lives at the end of the study, what kinds of jobs they held, and the social interactions they had. more »

Keywords: autism, child psychology, children, educational psychology, memoirs, occupational therapy, psychology, special education

I am Special

Introducing Children and Young People to their Autistic Spectrum Disorder

Peter Vermeulen

This workbook is designed for a child to work through with an adult. Unlike other books, its content and layout are devised for children who read, think and process information differently. The first part is a theoretical introduction. The second part is a series of worksheets through which the child creates a unique book about themselves. more »

Keywords: Asperger syndrome, autism, children, psychology, special education, youthwork

Pervasive Developmental Disorder

An Altered Perspective

Barbara Quinn and Anthony Malone

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 »

Keywords: Asperger syndrome, autism, disability, pervasive developmental disorder, psychiatry, psychology, special education, speech and language therapy

The ADHD Handbook

A Guide for Parents and Professionals

Alison Munden and Jon Arcelus

This book provides a comprehensive account of current knowledge of ADHD. It will act as a signpost to those trying to address the difficulties faced by young people with ADHD, directing them to appropriate sources of help. Focusing on the provision of practical help, The ADHD Handbook is the ideal introduction for parents and professionals. more »

Keywords: ADHD, child psychiatry, child psychology, children, inclusive classroom, occupational therapy, parenting, psychology, special education

From Thoughts to Obsessions

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder in Children and Adolescents

Per Hove Thomsen

This introductory book explains the nature and treatment of OCD in children and adolescents. Written for parents and relatives as well as doctors, teachers and other professionals working with this group of patients, it defines OCD and forms a straightforward explanation of the symptoms, assessment procedures and treatment strategies. more »

Keywords: children, obsessive compulsive disorder, occupational therapy, psychiatry, psychology, special education

Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

A Multidisciplinary Approach

Henryk Holowenko

This book provides clear guidelines on good practice in assessment, diagnosis and management of, and provision for, children with AD/HD. Written for teachers, parents, medical practitioners, psychologists and other professionals, Holowenko's multidisciplinary approach stresses the collaborative nature of successful management of the condition. more »

Keywords: ADHD, children, mental health, occupational therapy, psychology, special education, speech and language pathology, speech and language therapy

Asperger's Syndrome

A Guide for Parents and Professionals

Tony Attwood

Covering the available literature in full, this guide brings together the most relevant and useful information on Asperger's Syndrome, incorporating case studies from the author's own practical experience as a Clinical Psychologist, with examples of, and numerous quotations from people with Asperger's Syndrome. more »

Keywords: Asperger syndrome, children, educational psychology, health care, high functioning autism, inclusive classroom, occupational therapy, psychology, sensory issues, social skills, special education, speech and language pathology

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