Autism Spectrum Disorders

A vivid exploration of working with autistic children using empowering techniques from a range of creative therapies. Each chapter in this heartening book is the story of a child with autism and how therapy was pivotal in confronting his or her...

In entirely accessible terms, Wendy Lawson lays out her groundbreaking theory of Single Attention and Associated Cognition in Autism (SAACA), an approach that explains autism in terms of the unique learning style of individuals on the autism spectrum...

Many people suffer from feelings of stress and anxiety in their everyday lives. For people with Asperger Syndrome (AS), this stress can be particularly difficult to manage. On a daily basis people with AS must fit into a world that seems totally foreign...

In this wide-ranging and probing book Erin Manning extends her previous inquiries into the politics of movement to the concept of the minor gesture. The minor gesture, although it may pass almost unperceived, transforms the field of relations. More than...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781728351858Author Helena EastwoodFormat PaperbackPage Count 248Imprint Authorhouse UKPublisher Authorhouse UKWeight(grams) 567gDimensions(mm) 279mm * 210mm...

Telling your child about their autism diagnosis can be daunting. Will they be better off for knowing? What's the right way to tell them? Should you inform anyone else too?As a mother of two children on the spectrum, with over ten years' experience as a...

'Being strength-aware has brought many moments of joy to our family life. It is this potential for growth and joy that I now want to share in this book'This flexible, dip-in-dip-out guide will introduce you to the strengths-based approach that is helping...

"I'm looking at the Solar System display when I hear a child close by shouting at his mum, to which she replies 'No need to bite my head off!' I've heard of laughing your head off (to laugh a lot) and even biting your tongue (to be quiet) but biting...

A colorful and eclectic comics anthology exploring a wide range of autistic experiences-from diagnosis journeys to finding community-from contributors with autism.From artist and curator Bex Ollerton comes an anthology featuring comics from thirty...

In this rich and diverse collection, 28 writers describe what positive experiences they have had as an autistic person, and show how the most unexpected subject areas can be a source of the positive. They demonstrate that individuals can, and do,...

"You know, Dr. Dan, that kid is from my planet."With in-depth descriptions of LEGO (R)-based therapy in action, this book explains how and why it helps to promote the development of social skills for children with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) and...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781962393003Author Maxine KelleyFormat PaperbackPage Count 190Imprint Maxine KelleyPublisher Maxine KelleyWeight(grams) 286gDimensions(mm) 229mm * 152mm *...

The nature of artistic creativity and its relationship with 'difference' has intrigued people for centuries. The Genesis of Artistic Creativity is a revealing exploration of the lives of 21 famous writers, philosophers, musicians and painters including...

Inside Asperger's Looking Out follows in the best-selling footsteps of Kathy Hoopmann's All Cats Have Asperger Syndrome and All Dogs Have ADHD. Through engaging text and full-color photographs, this book shows neurotypicals how Aspies see and experience...

Compelling and witty, Liane Holliday Willey's account of growing to adulthood as an undiagnosed 'Aspie' has been read by thousands of people on and off the autism spectrum since it was first published in 1999. Bringing her story up to date, including her...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781911121008Author Andrew EdwardsFormat PaperbackPage Count 170Imprint Dark RiverPublisher Dark RiverWeight(grams) 236g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780645488609Author Holly BridgesFormat PaperbackPage Count 118Imprint Licensetothink PtyltdPublisher Licensetothink PtyltdWeight(grams) 145g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781934575826Author Vera Bernard-OpitzFormat PaperbackPage Count 240Imprint AAPC PublishingPublisher AAPC PublishingWeight(grams) 594g

Understanding sensory issues can be the key to overcoming them. Using this practical guide, individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs) can begin to understand their sensory difficulties and learn how to create a tailored plan for overcoming...

This introductory guide to ABA demystifies the often complex terminology, the underlying principles, and commonly-used procedures of ABA using accessible, everyday language.This revised and updated edition reflects recent developments and introduces new...

Neurodiversity-Affirming Psychotherapy: Clinical Pathways to Autistic Mental Health provides an attachment-based framework within which clinicians can support autistic/neurodivergent clients to benefit from effective, trauma-informed psychotherapy.This...

Bullying is a serious and pervasive issue for people with autism and Asperger Syndrome. This photocopiable workbook encourages adults who have been involved with bullying - as either victims or perpetrators - to explore what bullying is, the effects it...

Differential Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder provides a framework for clinical considerations and best practices related to diagnosing children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) versus commonly co-occurring conditions. Differential diagnosis is a...

People with autism spectrum conditions may often behave in ways that cause difficulties for themselves and those who care for them. People with Autism Behaving Badly offers effective, long-term strategies to help resolve common problem behaviors such as...

'The Spark describes in glowing terms the profound intensity with which a mother can love her child' Andrew Solomon, author of Far from the Tree'Extraordinary. A story of triumph against the odds and it's one that [Kristine] Barnett insists other...

Winner of the American Horticultural Therapy Association's Book Publication Award 2014A garden or nature setting presents the perfect opportunity for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders and special needs to learn, play and strengthen body and mind...

AutPlay Therapy is a behavioral play-based treatment approach to working with children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities. This innovative new model contains a parent-training component (wherein the...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781738510306Author Hannah WalkerFormat PaperbackPage Count 238Imprint Hannah WalkerPublisher Hannah WalkerWeight(grams) 236gDimensions(mm) 198mm * 129mm *...

"The stories within this book tell of the journey women take to late autism diagnosis: stories of discovery, strength, self-awareness and belonging."An honest and eye-opening collection of stories from the lives of late diagnosed autistic women across...

`Self-esteem should be enhanced as people with AS read Edmonds and Worton's presentation of how AS has impacted on their lives. They are both positive advocates for encouraging others.. to view their AS as a positive... This book is easy to read and full...

'Surreal, vivid, haunting, mischievous, visionary' Lauren Elkin'Drifts is a stunning achievement. It invites us to see the world differently, as if through a kaleidoscope for the first time' Hassan Melehy'This is wonderful - we encounter not only the...

This practical sourcebook is packed full of fun, low-cost games and activities that encourage the development of motor skills, coordination and sensory tolerance in young children.Using materials that are readily-available in most households or that can...

This unique book is the first to fully explore the history of autism - from the first descriptions of autistic-type behaviour to the present day. Features in-depth discussions with leading professionals and pioneers to provide an unprecedented insight...

An international bestseller, the story behind Henry Markram's breakthrough theory about autism, and how a family's unconditional love led to a scientific paradigm shift. Henry Markram is the Elon Musk of neuroscience, the man behind the billion-dollar...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781787193628Author A. WardFormat PaperbackPage Count 36Imprint New Generation PublishingPublisher New Generation PublishingWeight(grams) 37gDimensions(mm)...

Widely regarded as the authoritative work on the principles and practice of applied behavior analysis (ABA), this indispensable volume is now in a revised and expanded second edition. Leading experts present evidence-based procedures for supporting...

Counselling for Asperger Couples is the first book to provide a complete model for counselling couples where one partner has Asperger Syndrome (AS).The book provides details of the seven different stages of the model and includes anecdotal evidence from...

This expanded second edition of Mitzi Waltz's Autism: A Social and Medical History offers an in-depth examination of how the condition was perceived before it became a separate area of investigation, and how autism has been conceptualised and treated...

This original and imaginative book has been created by five-year-old Heath. In it, Heath illustrates his understanding of his autistic mother Joanna, giving insight into the different ways in which autistic and neurotypical people understand language. In...

Positive, practical and realistic, this book offers a wealth of information on women, dating and relationships for men with Asperger Syndrome (AS).Many AS men are totally confused and bewildered by women and relationships and find it hard to know what to...