Behavior therapy consultant Richman offers a guide for parents to dealing with some of the basic and common behavioral problems of children with autism spectrum disorder. Within topical sections such
Thirteen contributions from international academics and practitioners offer practical guidance for those working with children living with domestic violence. The first two chapters provide an overview
Crimmens (a pioneer of drama therapy in special education in New Zealand) describes ways to use story in the context of drama therapy when working with students with learning and physical disabilities
Academics and practitioners consider various aspects of a constructive approach to working with criminal offenders. The volume begins with an overview of recent trends in the criminal justice system i
Commissioned by a UK goverment agency and intended for professionals working with children and families in health, education, or social care, this volume was produced by the faculty of health and soci
Aimed at parents and teachers, this volume explains the basic principles of applied behavior analysis and describes specific cases of its use with children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders. A
Kaplan, an optometrist and Director of the Center for Visual Management, believes visual dysfunction to be a significant but neglected problem associated with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) and othe
This update of the 2004 edition quotes Einstein that "every child is born a genius." Drawing on their experience as the parents of a son with Tourette syndrome and case studies of children with such c
Audra Jensen' son began reading when he was only two years old. She shares her experiences - both the challenges and joys - of raising a child with autism and hyperlexia - an early and obsessive inter
Understanding How Asperger Children and Adolescents Think and Learn helps educators appreciate the learning process and improve its effectiveness for students with Asperger Syndrome.The author provide
Parents of children with autism know better than anyone else what educational and public services their child needs. They also know the deficiencies of the system and the frustrations encountered whil
This collection shares the stories of people with Asperger syndrome and offers guidance on coping with the diagnosis and deciding whether to tell other people. The 18 chapters discuss the symptoms and
Paradiz, the co-founder and director of a school for autistic teens, chronicles her life with her son, Elijah, diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome. Her inspiring narrative celebrates the idiosyncratic
Maintaining healthy levels of self-esteem is key to leading a positive and fulfilled life, but for many people with a disability it can be difficult when faced with the additional challenges they enco
This book offers an accessible and sympathetic introduction for relatives, carers and professionals looking after or training to work with people with dementia.Drawing on the two `laws of dementia', t
Christine Bryden was a top civil servant and single mother of three children when she was diagnosed with dementia at the age of 46. Dancing with Dementia is a vivid account of her experiences of livi
Having developed their techniques during years of therapeutic work with adopted children and their families, Lacher, Nichols, and May (all with the Family Attachment and Counseling Center of Minnesota
Petrie (University of Liverpool) and Owen (National Children's Bureau) describe work with infants and toddlers in the US and Hungary based on the resources for infant educarers (RIE) model developed b
Deckmar shares the emotions and challenges she experienced while raising her autistic son, particularly the perceptions of other people and her frustrations dealing with school teachers and mental hea
Etherington (U. of Bristol) uses several narratives, including her own research diary and conversations with students and academics to demonstrate the way reflexive research works in practice. Illustr
Parents of children diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome frequently find themselves embarking on an exhausting and disheartening hunt for the services and interventions that their child needs - and is e
Primarily intended for parents, this resource explains the symptoms and diagnosis of Tourette Syndrome, and offers simple tips for surviving the daily challenges of living with a child with Tourette S
Drawing on in-depth interviews with social workers and their managers, and families and young people themselves, the authors of this important book show how the principles embodied in the Assessment F
"Through recognizing the different levels and kinds of giftedness, this book provides an insight into the challenges and benefits specific to gifted children with attention difficulties. Explaining w
Gathers information and advice for parents of children with Asperger's syndrome, helping parents to respond positively to the challenge and find the joy in their child's way of being.
'This short book, a collection of essays and poems, looks at the loneliness, frustration and sadness experienced, not by the person with the syndrome, but by their partners, parents and other family m
Lehman is a researcher with Carnegie Mellon U., Pittsburgh, and the mother of a child with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD); Klaw is a consultant and the clinical supervisor of an autism center at Pres
This informative and easy to read book is an essential resource for parents, teachers, those new to the field, and people on the autism spectrum themselves. Diane Yapko, who has worked with individual
"Seb is a loner. Brilliant with numbers but hopeless with people, he prefers the company of computers and his only friend, Guzzle. Things change for the better when he makes friends with Kristie, Mad
Asperger syndrome (AS) has often been considered to be incompatible with love and relationships, but as the number of people who are diagnosed with the disorder increases, it is becoming apparent that
Relates the everyday struggles and funny moments of an eleven-year-old boy with dyspraxia, a psychomotor disorder also known as apraxia, who receives help with his coordination and concentration from
Briggs, a clinical psychologist who was close to Jones (d. 1990), traces the therapeutic community movement's evolution and shares his observations of, and conversations with, Jones about his innovati
A technical writer married to a man with Asperger Syndrome and with three of four children having varying degrees of AS, Stanford provides a detailed look at how the condition affects a couple's relat
In this collection of poems, Craig Romkema describes the daily journey of an individual whose body is encumbered with the symptoms of autism and cerebral palsy, but whose mind and spirit are relativel
Sandplay therapy, which combines the physical actions of play with observation and understanding through the use of imagination and symbolism, can be useful in treating clients who have suffered sever
This comprehensive and much-needed resource is for professionals and students in social care, who are required to engage with the spiritual dimension of their therapeutic work with clients. The author
Friendship, even for the most able, requires hard work, and the odds are heavily stacked against those with autism spectrum conditions. Designed for younger children, typically between the ages of tw
Friendship, even for the most able, requires hard work, and the odds are heavily stacked against those with autism spectrum conditions. Designed for younger children, typically between the ages of two
A little nine-year-old boy looks down at the gymnasium floor. The room is filled with children who like and respect him, but he has no real friends. He can barely name anyone in his class, and has tro
The author, whose son has Asperger Syndrome, reassures parents of children with autistic spectrum disorders and dietary problems. Drawing on her own experience and on interviews with parents, children
