With ideas drawn from a national conference on child maltreatment, Bentovim, Gray, and their contributors aim to achieve the goal of eradicating child abuse via a public health approach with evidence-
Business leader Bergemann offers this guidebook for overcoming barriers to effective public speaking particularly salient for those with Aspergers’ and Autism Spectrum Disorders. The book opens by sug
Demonstrating that it is essential to be sensitive to the cultural backgrounds of people with dementia in order to provide truly person-centred care, this book shows that it is possible to create cult
Designed for adults with developmental disabilities who can read and do not have visual disabilities or manual manipulation issues, this package contains dozens of hand-outs and overheads geared large
Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder is increasingly being diagnosed in people of all ages, and this book demonstrates how art therapy can not only assist with diagnosis, but also provides a valua
Practical Approaches to Dramatherapy is derived from the authors' experiences of working with dramatherapy in a range of different situations. It focuses on the flexibility of the applications of dram
"Natural Curiosity is a warm and contemplative insight into one family's experience of moving from mainstream schooling to home education, and learning through the lens of nature and natural history.
Exploring the moral impetus for people to speak out and the fear that stops them from doing so, this book looks at the ethics of whistleblowing and shows how we can go about creating a supportive work
Music therapists are trained to use their first study instrument in clinical practice, yet existing literature focuses almost exclusively on the use of piano, basic percussion and voice.This illuminat
To lead good care, social care managers must have professional and personal authority: a clear understanding of the core task and the emotional challenges of care, and the imagination to create an org
Entrepreneurship can be an ideal career option for enterprising individuals with Asperger Syndrome (Autism Spectrum Disorder). This detailed guide explains how to tell if being self-employed is right
Painter, an Asperger's syndrome specialist, offers a ready-to-use curriculum for clinicians, teachers, and other professionals. The fully reproducible program consists of 10 core sessions and 13 suppl
Pervasive Developmental Disorder, or PDD, is the umbrella term used to cover the whole family of autistic spectrum disorders - including autism and Asperger Syndrome. Within this group there is a subg
'Truth waits for eyes unclouded by longing.'Lao-Tzu (poet and philosopher)In this collection of short, contemplative, enlightening reflections, spiritual teacher and Quaker Christopher Goodchild, insp
Provides an overview of a variety of disorders, including autism, ADD, and bipolar disorder, found in children, and includes information on diagnosis, treatment options, and behavioral strategies.
'Recently the phrase "Asperger Syndrome" became part of my vocabulary. It explains all the things my psychologist could not.' - Will HadcroftWhat makes the Asperger child immerse himself in such thing
Since its inception, art therapy has relied largely on theory "borrowed" from psychotherapeutic approaches. In this provocative and original book on art therapy, Frances Kaplan outlines a scientific a
