Autism Spectrum Disorders

'Full of charm and fascination' The Bookseller'Would dazzle any storyteller in love with words and their deepest meanings' Amy Tan, author of Joy Luck Club'A generous book and a beguiling read' Rebecca Gowers* * * * * *From the bestselling author of Born...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781646113620Author Albert KnappFormat PaperbackPage Count 174Imprint Rockridge PressPublisher Rockridge PressWeight(grams) 322gDimensions(mm) 229mm * 152mm...

What are the historical foundations of autism and what precisely is meant by the 'autistic spectrum'? How can we explain behavioural patterns of people with autism, young or old, and what are the major theoretical bases for understanding these? What is...

This thought-provoking collection is written for all stakeholders in relation to autism and neurodivergent conditions. Despite having wide impact on a variety of disciplines, neurodiversity and related concepts are often poorly understood, which can lead...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781958350072Author Richard BassFormat HardbackPage Count 190Imprint RBG PublishingPublisher RBG PublishingWeight(grams) 390gDimensions(mm) 216mm * 140mm *...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780964065468Author Judyth Reichenberg-UllmanPage Count 316Imprint Picnic Point PressPublisher Picnic Point PressWeight(grams) 404gDimensions(mm) 216mm *...

Cynthia Kim explores all the quirkyness of living with Asperger Syndrome (ASD) in this accessible, witty and honest guide looking from an insider perspective at some of the most challenging and intractable aspects of being autistic. Her own life presents...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780544227736Author GrandinFormat PaperbackPage Count 256Imprint Houghton MifflinPublisher Houghton Mifflin

Winner of the Summer 2015 Academics' Choice Smart Book Award. Written by three experienced occupational therapists, this book offers a combination of theory and strategies. It is a perfect tool for those working with young children, but also broad enough...

It is a common misconception that children on the autism spectrum find mathematics easy. In fact the opposite is true for some, and exposure to basic mathematics in the early years can be crucial in establishing the foundations for understanding later in...

Intensive interaction is a valuable approach, with the potential to radically enhance the well-being of difficult-to-reach individuals, such as those with profound and severe learning disabilities, autistic spectrum conditions and emotional problems...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781739818104Author Olga BogdashinaFormat PaperbackPage Count 178Imprint Life and LearnPublisher Life and LearnWeight(grams) 213gDimensions(mm) 216mm * 140mm...

The first book that explains how to use Social Stories (TM) to support younger adults with autism focuses on some of the most common issues that arise as they enter the adult world. Siobhan Timmins explores the thinking that can lead to particularly...

Many children with autism feel a natural connection with music, but don't always find it easy to participate in musical activities. Packed with tips, advice and activities, this book shows how music and rhythm can help with brain development and quality...

Coming Out Asperger explores the complexity of diagnosis for Asperger Syndrome, the drawbacks and benefits of disclosing a diagnosis of a "hidden disability," and how this impinges on self-esteem. The contributors include some of the best-known...

This guide shows how clinicians can help girls and young women with ASC to reach their full potential, by adopting more relationship-based, individualised approaches. With contributions from young women about their experiences in clinical settings, the...

Dr. Temple Grandin discusses the real issues that parents, teachers, and kids face every day. Here is a concise handbook that illustrates what Temple has found to work in the field of education. Topics include: The importance of early intervention...

Recent research has shown that art therapy can be particularly effective for children with autism and related communication disorders. The extensive range of symptoms experienced by autistic people makes them extremely individual in presentation, so any...

The book is an honest, first-hand account of how people with autism deal with the loss of someone in their life. Unlike the non-autistic response, people with autism, when faced with overwhelming or stressful situations, will favour solitude over sharing...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781804244692Author Chris ChanFormat PaperbackPage Count 228Imprint MX PublishingPublisher MX PublishingWeight(grams) 308gDimensions(mm) 229mm * 152mm * 12mm

Modern medicine considers Autism to be an "incurable diagnosis," but Warrior Mom challenges this claim, sharing one mother's journey to heal her son.For any parent who has heard the chilling words "your child has autism," Tracy Slepcevic offers hope,...

This is a warm, fun-filled fantasy story for children with a difference: the hero is Ben, a boy with Asperger Syndrome. When Ben and his friend Andy find an old bottle in the school yard, they little realize the surprises about to be unleashed in their...

Educating and caring for a child with autism is a severely difficult task, too often associated with frustration and disappointment. As a result, the inner development of these children is at times considered to be beyond the reach of parents and carers...

The Verbal Behavior (VB) approach is a form of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), that is based on B.F. Skinner's analysis of verbal behavior and works particularly well with children with minimal or no speech abilities. In this book Dr. Mary Lynch Barbera...

Gain an understanding of the most important autism spectrum assessments and evaluation techniques Essentials of Autism Spectrum Disorders Evaluation and Assessment, 2nd Edition, helps professionals learn how to identify, assess, and diagnose autism...

A growing number of parents are considering part time or 'flexischooling' as an option that might benefit their child with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) but face concerns such as: Is it possible? Has anyone tried it? How can it be set up? Above...

Communication and intimacy can feel like a constant struggle in relationships where one partner has Asperger Syndrome (AS). For the neuro-typical partner (NT) in particular, this can be an endless source of frustration, misunderstandings, and tears...

Art as a Language for Autism addresses the clinical challenges that are common in working with autistic spectrum disorder by exploring how artistic expression can provide a communicative language for younger clients who are set in their thought processes...

The sequel to the powerful international bestseller Nobody Nowhere, Somebody Somewhere takes us deeper into Donna Williams' Journey into the world. Her war against it is finally over, but the pieces of her life lie scattered around her.Donna recounts the...

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) has been shown to be effective for treating mental health problems such as anxiety and depression in individuals both with and without autism spectrum disorders. This book bridges the gap between research and practice...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781683737483Author Amy MarschallFormat PaperbackPage Count 236Imprint PESI Publishing, Inc.Publisher PESI Publishing, Inc.Weight(grams) 558gDimensions(mm)...

What is Autism Spectrum Disorder? What does a diagnosis of ASD mean for the child and for you? How can you learn to fully understand behaviours common to ASD and help the child grow and prosper? This short introduction is an ideal starting point for...

Based on Nick Dubin's own experience, and drawing on the extensive knowledge of Dr Tony Attwood and Dr Isabelle Henault, this important book addresses the issues surrounding the autism spectrum, sexuality and the law. The complex world of sex and...

The Early Start Denver Model Curriculum Checklist for Young Children with Autism is used to comprehensively assess the skills of toddlers and preschoolers with autism spectrum disorder across multiple developmental domains and to establish individualized...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780983861003Author Catherine StaffordFormat PaperbackPage Count 64Imprint Staffordcounseling/GreatnesspublicationsPublisher...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780956713025Author Michael BartonFormat PaperbackImprint Michael BartonPublisher Michael Barton

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780956848048Author Leigh EastFormat PaperbackPage Count 322Imprint Tiskimo.comPublisher Tiskimo.comWeight(grams) 431gDimensions(mm) 229mm * 152mm * 17mm

Autism affects all ethnicities, yet professionals do not always have the skills required to support the diverse needs of autistic young people and their families from different communities. As a result, families from these communities often experience...

Don't you wish relationships came with a manual? Ashley Stanford has written a user's guide to relationships that adopts a practical troubleshooting approach to resolving difficulties that will greatly appeal to the logical minds of individuals on the...

ESSENCE (Early Symptomatic Syndromes Eliciting Neurodevelopmental Clinical Examinations) refers to the group of neurodevelopmental disorders including autism, ADHD and tic disorders as well as conditions gaining increasing awareness such as ARFID, PANS...