Written for parents of children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), this guide covers the transition between primary and secondary school and how these students can alleviate symptomatic fe
In this volume, Wilkinson, former editor of the newspaper Disability Now, profiles nine disabled leaders from the UK, based on interviews with them and people who know them, and other sources. She pro
Hughes, a consultant nurse in the UK, has partnered with Owen (Director of safeguarding and Welfare, Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council, UK) to edit these case studies, exercises and essays on the
When facing a chaotic or threatening situation, fear overwhelms an individual with autism. 'Meltdowns,' or catastrophic reactions, can be scary for the individual with autism, and for the person tryi
In this book, Beaumont recounts how her husband Clive was diagnosed with Younger Onset Dementia at the age of 45 and died six years later. She describes her emotions and the many challenges they faced
Mandelstam is a UK legal consultant who works with local authorities, the National Health Service and various volunteer organizations, and he has written this guide to set the safeguarding of vulnerab
For parents, this book addresses the concerns faced by girls with autism spectrum disorders during their teen and pre-teen years. Nichols discusses autism spectrum disorders and sex differences, and g
As with her previous book on relationships, Hendrickx has called on a number of adults with Asperger Syndrome to share their thoughts and wishes about employment. Among the aspects she discusses are w
Children on the Autism Spectrum often grow up to find they are unable to cope effectively with the challenges of adult life. This book shows that, with the appropriate lifelong care from parents and c
In this book aimed at counselors, psychologists, mental health professionals, and those with the eating disorder, Stavrou collects the stories of people who have bulimia, who describe anonymously how
Patrick (special education, Messiah College) offers advice and tips for teens and adults with Asperger's syndrome, in practical areas such as visits to the doctor, searching for a job, or dealing with
Youell (Tavistock Clinic, London) describes how children change as they move away from reliance on home and family and become more concerned with school and community. As well as describing the positi
For parents and professionals working with children ages four to eight, this guide explains how to help them get through grief and loss. Sorenson, a professional counselor and cognitive behavioral the
Obsessive-compulsive disorder is no joke. Those saddled with it have behaviors that can interfere with or even destroy relationships, educational opportunities and careers. The authors, all practition
For parents and professionals, this volume details how to understand the thinking and behavior of children with neurological differences like nonverbal learning disabilities (NLD), Asperger's Syndrome
In this volume, music therapists from the UK contribute 10 essays on working with children and their families in clinics, child development centers, inpatient psychiatric units, private practice, and
Praise for the first edition:`Ann Cattanach writes with enormous empathy and warmth, and with a refreshing lack of sentimentality … [This] is an unpretentious and optimistic book, and a very positive
Part of a series presenting issues from the perspectives of people with Asperger Syndrome (AS), this publication discusses social relationships, offering advice and support to adults with AS and provi
Edmonds, an adult with Asperger's Syndrome (AS) who is a consultant, trainer, and writer in the field of autism, teams with Beardon, senior lecturer in autism at The Autism Center in the UK, to presen
People with Asperger's Syndrome typically experience difficulty with balance, gait, coordination and sensory integration. The mind/body exercises in this book enable young people with Asperger's Synd
Hendrickx, a trainer and consultant in autistic spectrum (AS) conditions and partner of a man with AS, explores questions related to sexual behavior and sexual relationships in people with AS. The voi
With checklists and a central case study, master social worker Fowler gives practitioners significant tools they can use to interpret and apply information they collect in the investigation and remedy
This title presents information and advice for parents of and professionals in contact with children with ADHD. Kutscher (pediatrics and neurology, New York Medical College) describes the spectrum of
Isolation, institutionalization and involuntary sterilization have abated somewhat in the past few years, but many still question the abilities of those with learning disabilities who are now allowed
John Smith, a mental health social worker, and his wife, Jane Donlan, share the reward plan they've developed for use with their son Bob, a 12 year old with Asperger Syndrome (AS). They explain how to
Golding, a clinical psychologist with the Integrated Service for Looked After and Adopted Children in the UK, provides advice for foster and adoptive parents who are taking care of children with insec
Addresses policy and practice for professionals working in the mental health field and for carers and people with mental health problems themselves, enabling them to overcome the stigma often associat
Co-written by a psychologist and an individual with Asperger Syndrome, this volume presents a "solution focused" approach to working with people with Asperger Syndrome. It identifies the strengths and
Halse (education, University of Western Sydney, Australia) describes the experiences and challenges faced by teenaged girls with anorexia nervosa and their families. Structured around real-life accoun
Firestone is the President, CEO and founder of The Help Group, a non-profit organization that assists families with autistic children. With the assistance of photographer Buissink, the author document
Understanding Learning Disability and Dementia covers all the essential issues in supporting a person with a learning disability when they develop dementia.Like the population at large, people with le
Hendrickx, who works with people with Asperger Syndrome (AS), and Newton, a scientist who has AS, offer insight into the ups and downs of a relationship in which one partner has AS. Their personal acc
This book explores the ways in which pupils with social, emotional and behavioural difficulties can be effectively engaged in schooling - either in school or at home. It explains the social and emotio
Understanding Your Young Child with Special Needs explores the developmental impact of disability on normal stages of child development, and examines the complex nature of the emotional bonds between
Practising yoga creates a sense of calm and focus and heightens awareness of the body's functions and movements. For children with sensory processing difficulties - because they either have low sensor
Lifelong emetophobe and celiac sufferer Heaton-Harris tells what it's like to live with an extreme fear of vomiting, and looks at how the condition affects work, relationships, childbearing and parent
Paxton, a consultant and counselor, and Estay, a psychologist who teaches at the U. of Calgary, describe counseling techniques for professionals working with individuals with autism spectrum disorders
Trained as a learning disability nurse in the UK, Anderson (PhD, health and social welfare) now works with children on the autistic spectrum. Rather than focusing on debates over the cause of autism,
Asperger Syndrome in the Inclusive Classroom offers support and practical techniques for teachers who work with children with Asperger Syndrome (AS).Based on the successful experiences of classroom te
