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Asperger’s Syndrome: A Guide for Parents and Professionals

Asperger’s Syndrome: A Guide for Parents and Professionals

By Tony Attwood
Tony Attwood's guide will assist parents and professionals with the identification, treatment and care of both children and adults with Asperger's Syndrome. The book provides a description and analysis of the unusual characteristics of the syndrome and practical strategies to reduce those that are most conspicuous or debilitating. Beginning with a chapter on diagnosis, including an assessment test, the book covers all aspects of the syndrome from language to social behaviour and motor clumsiness, concluding with a chapter based on the questions most frequently asked by those who come into contact with individuals with this syndrome. Covering the available literature in full, this guide brings together the most relevant and useful information on Asperger's Syndrome, incorporating case studies from the author's own practical experience as a Clinical Psychologist, with examples of, and numerous quotations from people with Asperger's Syndrome.
$19.95
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Autism / Asperger’s: Solving the Relationship Puzzle – A New Developmental Program that Opens the Door to Lifelong Social and Emotional Growth

Autism / Asperger’s: Solving the Relationship Puzzle – A New Developmental Program that Opens the Door to Lifelong Social and Emotional Growth

By Steven E Gutstein
Steve Gutstein, a psychologist and autism specialist, has dedicated his life to bridging the social gap between children with autism and the rest of us. The result of his efforts is an innovative program—Relational Development Intervention—that takes social skills teaching to the next level. First you'll learn about the social development pathway of neurotypical children and the life-changing detour taken by children on the autism spectrum. The Gutstein takes you beyond theory and describes practical ways to steer children with autism onto a path of self discovery and social awareness, one that will ultimately bring them home to meaningful friendships, shared emotions, and heartfelt connection with the people in their lives. Helpful sections include:
  • Experience Sharing
  • Autism: Life Without Experience Sharing
  • Relational Development Intervention
  • Principles of Treatment
  • Laying the Foundation for Relational Development
  • Becoming an Apprentice
  • You & Me: Working Together as Partners
  • Sharing Our Worlds
  • Sharing Our Minds: The Inner Game
  • True Friends
$34.95
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Autism and Education: The Way I See It: What Parents and Teachers Need to Know

Autism and Education: The Way I See It: What Parents and Teachers Need to Know

By Temple Grandin
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
  • Teaching for different types of thinking
  • Developing talent
  • Motivating students
  • Keeping high expectations
  • And much more!
In these helpful pages, Dr. Grandin offers dos and don’ts, practical strategies, and try-it-now tips, all based on her insider perspective and extensive research. Interestingly, she argues that education for kids on the autism spectrum must focus on their overlooked strengths to foster their unique contributions to the world. As Publishers Weekly noted "For educators or parents of autistic children, this will be a valuable resource."
$17.95
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Autism as Context Blindness

Autism as Context Blindness

By Peter Vermeulen
Dr. Vermeulen has produced a brilliant work that demands attention. Autism as Context Blindness provides a unique glance into the minds of individuals with autism. A Mom’s Choice Award winner, Autism as Context Blindness provides a unique glance into the minds of individuals with autism. It is simple but groundbreaking.  Application of Vermeulen’s insights will help autistic people to better understand what causes their challenges. While we have become increasingly familiar with the term autistic thinking, how the autistic brain works is still misunderstood. In this book, inspired by the ideas of Uta Frith, the internationally known psychologist and a pioneer in theory of mind as it relates to autism, Vermeulen explains in everyday terms how the autistic brain functions and highlights the impact of not using context spontaneously. Full of often humorous examples, the book examines context as it relates to perception, social interaction, communication and knowledge. The book concludes with a section on how to address contextual sensitivity—a skill vital for successful functioning. Due to the far-reaching consequences of context blindness, this book is a must-read for those living and working with somebody with autism. Dr. Vermeulen’s insights regarding context blindness deliver fresh perspective on how individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) perceive and respond to their environment.
$34.95
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Autism Early Intervention: Fast Facts

Autism Early Intervention: Fast Facts

By Raun Melmed
Parents who find out their child might have autism are overwhelmed with doctors, therapists, and information all at once. It can be difficult for these parents to find the answers they need in a sea of resources, especially for a parent who is not familiar with autism terminology and treatments. This little book is the perfect way to get acquainted with autism and early intervention strategies. It answers questions such as:
  • What is autism?
  • What are the signs of autism?
  • Who is involved in my child’s evaluation?
  • What should I expect at the time of diagnosis?
  • What are the goals of early intervention?
  • How do I choose which treatments are right for my child?
In addition to Dr. Melmed’s compassionate yet practical advice, this book offers easy-to-read charts, a glossary of autism terms, and a comprehensive, annotated list of resources.
$9.95
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Autism Inventory of Development: An Assessment Tool for Parents and Professionals

Autism Inventory of Development: An Assessment Tool for Parents and Professionals

By Roya Ostovar
The Autism Inventory Development (AID) was designed to be a tool to gather critical information for the process of assessing for Autism Spectrum Disorder. The critical informational areas the AID covers include the following:
  • • Family History
  • • Child History
  • • Medical History
  • • Developmental Milestones
  • • Communication
  • • Cognitive and Executive Functioning Abilities
  • • Social Functioning
  • • Interests
  • • Sensory Integration and Processing
  • • Behaviors
The AID was created with two purposes in mind. First, it was created for clinicians to obtain a comprehensive record of a child’s history to assist in the diagnostic process. Second, and equally important, it was created for parents, caregivers, and/or family members to create a record for themselves that holds critical and important historical information for the individual being assessed. Avoid lost forms and unanswered questions with this indispensable aid in autism assessment and diagnosis!
$19.95
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Autism Is the Future

Autism Is the Future

By Marlo Payne Thurman
In Autism Is the Future, Marlo Payne Thurman reveals how cognitive differences are the constructing pieces in understanding those with autism. Through her findings, she shows how those with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) constantly challenge assumptions about intelligence and measuring intelligence. Thurman proposes that sensory and cognitive development have evolved together into a very different form of intelligence in those with ASD, and it should be viewed not as a disability but instead as a difference to be celebrated and followed. Thurman began working with children diagnosed with ASD in 1986. With group home management and intensive ABA therapy in her early career, she developed a special interest in meeting the unique needs of those individuals who were asynchronously developed into the realms of the "ASD savant." Most recently, she completed a landmark study proposing an alternative sensory-cognitive difference theory based on her extensive discussions and interactions with diagnosed adults. This research was the foundation for this book.
$16.95
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Autism Spectrum Disorders from A to Z: Assessment, Diagnosis, and more

Autism Spectrum Disorders from A to Z: Assessment, Diagnosis, and more

By Barbara T Doyle , Emily Doyle Iland
Awarded the Exceptional Parent Symbol of Excellence! This extremely comprehensive book goes step-by-step through the symptoms, definitions, assessments, and diagnoses of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). The authors describe ASD in terms of the parents, teachers, the school system, medical professionals, adult service providers, and private agencies involved. In addition to revealing what parents and professional can expect, this book also provides practical strategies to improve the assessment process and help the child or adult deal with the stress of the evaluations. Finally, they tackle the controversial issues surrounding the causes of ASD and available treatment options. Helpful sections include:
  • Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)
  • The Diagnostic Process
  • Characteristics of ASD
  • The Role of the School System
  • The Role of the Parent
And so much more!
$34.95
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Autism Through a Sister’s Eyes

Autism Through a Sister’s Eyes

By Eve B Band , Emily Hecht
When young people have questions about a brother or sister with autism or Asperger's Syndrome, clear answers can be hard to find. Written by Eve Band , Ph.D., a clinical psychologist, this book gives voice to ten-year-old Emily's story: her questions about her brother, her search for answers about autism, and her exploration of her feelings as a sibling of a young man with autism. Told in her voice, Emily's story is as uplifting as it is filled with valuable information for parents and siblings, or any individual whose life is touched by a person with high-functioning autism or Asperger's Syndrome. Helpful chapters include:  
  • Finding Out About Autism
  • Moderate and Severe Autism
  • Learning About High-Functioning Autism and Asperger’s Syndrome
  • Making Friends and Being with People
  • Talking and Understanding
  • Fun and Play
  • Dealing with Changes
  • Feeling Worried
  • Learning to Cope
  • Looking Ahead
$14.95
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Autism Treatment Guide: Third Edition

Autism Treatment Guide: Third Edition

By Elizabeth K Gerlach
This 3rd edition is a comprehensive resource guide for parents and professionals in the autism community. It presents facts, research information, and effective treatment options in a clear and concise way. Learn about:
  • diagnostic process
  • intervention techniques
  • therapies
  • biomedical treatments
  • diets
  • and much more
Every section includes a written introduction to that topic and an explanation of that topic's relevance to the field of autism, followed by a list of related resources and suggested readings. The real meat of this book is in the wide-ranging contact information:
  • names
  • numbers
  • websites for clinics, medical centers, organizations, and key personnel
You can spend hours Googling, or you could buy this book. Helpful sections include:
  • Diagnosis
  • Tests
  • Education
  • Biomedical Interventions
  • Dietary Interventions
  • Sensory/Physical therapies
  • Intensive Interventions
  • Music Interventions
  • Relaxation Techniques
  • TEC lis
$5.00
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Autism, Sensory and Behavior: Everything You Need to Know (The Way I See It)

Autism, Sensory and Behavior: Everything You Need to Know (The Way I See It)

By Temple Grandin
Temple Grandin draws on her own experience to deliver an essential resource for guiding and nurturing autistic individuals with sensory differences. She gets to the REAL issues of autism in this book—the ones parents, teachers, and individuals on the spectrum face every day. Most autistic individuals deal with a variety of sensory differences, and in this book Dr. Grandin sheds light on the best ways for them to adapt and thrive. In these helpful pages, Dr. Grandin offers do’s and don’ts, practical strategies, and try-it-now tips, all based on her insider perspective and extensive research. She argues that individuals on the autism spectrum must focus on their overlooked strengths to foster their unique contributions to the world. She has packed a wealth of knowledge into this book, which serves as an excellent reference resource for parents, educators and caregivers on how to manage sensory issues. Topics include:  
  • How to deal with sensory overloads, withdrawals and sensitivities
  • Learning how to help desensitize individuals to sensory stimulations
  • Discovering simple strategies that can have amazing effects
  • Best practices for incorporating sensory integration
  • And much more!
 
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$18.95
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Autism: After the Pandemic: A Step by Step Guide to Successfully Transition Back to School and Work

Autism: After the Pandemic: A Step by Step Guide to Successfully Transition Back to School and Work

By James Ball , Kristie Lofland
We have come to a new normal - life after the arrival of COVID-19. How do we help those with developmental and/or intellectual disabilities and those on the autism spectrum return to school or adult services? It has been a long haul at home! Both the children and the adults are used to the home environment and routines. Some students have been out of their programs since March. It is now time to go back to the normal school and work routine, but what does that “normal” mean? Learn the strategies needed prior to your child going back to school or to their adult services placement such as:  
  • How to get started
  • How you can prepare your child to transition back to school
  • How to establish routine
And much more!
$14.95
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