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Guides and Manuals: About Autism and Aspergers
This selection of books focus on diagnosis, and understanding that diagnosis. It includes professional and parental guides and reference material.
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Asperger's Syndrome: A Guide for Parents and Professionals |
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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.
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Understanding and Working with the Spectum of Autism : An Insiders View |
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To many of the people who live or work with an individual with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD), the processes by which those with autism make sense of the world around them may seem mysterious. In Understanding and Working with the Spectrum of Autism Wendy Lawson demonstrates these processes using comparisons from the non-ASD world to help professionals, families and carers to relate to and communicate with people with ASD better. Exercises at the back of the book encourage the reader to reflect on what has been discussed. The second part of the book contains chapters presenting a range of interventions and strategies for particular situations. Wendy illustrates her text with examples from her own life and from the lives of those she has met or worked with to clarify her points. She analyses ASD characteristics and examines interventions for dealing with social skills, anger management and self-esteem. Stress, its effects on the families of children with autism, and how best it can be alleviated, is also explored.
Wendy writes in the light of her personal experience of an autism spectrum disorder as well as that of the available literature to create a book that is both readable and wide-ranging, furthering understanding of the links and differences between neurotypical individuals and those with ASD. Her book is an essential introduction to ASD for social workers, nurses, health professionals and those working in related fields.
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Children with Autism and Asperger Syndrome |
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This is a practical guide to the treatment of children with Autism and Aspergers.
It comprehensively reviews the research into the nature, cause and treatment of these very complex conditions. It explores a wide range of therapies specifically those addressing; Language impairments, Social deficits, Ritualistic and stereotyped behaviors
Outcomes of various treatments are outlined and a number of case studies discussed.
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A Practical Guide to Autism |
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This huge book is filled with useful advice and information on day-to-day living in a family and school.
It is thorough and extremely insightful, presenting information on:
- What is Autism , what causes it, and how is it diagnosed. As well as explaining the spectrum in detail.
- An overall look at various education programs, education intervention and working with children in the classroom.
- Adolescence and Adulthood (which is often omitted from books of this kind)
- Dealing with Seizures, Regression, Behaviors problems, sensory issues, sleep problems and siblings (each in their own detailed chapters).
- Medications, alternative treatments, and other medical issues
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The Autism Cookbook - 101 Gluten and Dairy Free Recipes |
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It is not just a beautiful HARDBACK cookbook, but also includes :
- A guide to reading labels
- Why raw?
- Food substitutions
With a husband who has developed a gluten intolerance I can tell you almost everything has secret amounts of gluten in it. Did you know that there is only one brand of tinned tomatoes that does not have
added gluten! That one really surprised me in the supermarket last week. Thus I really appreciate the added sections of this book. In addition recipes all include full page photos and are all very simple and easy to follow.
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Australian Autism Handbook - The essential resource guide for autism spectrum disorders |
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At last - the essential one-stop resource guide written specifically for Australian parents whose children have just been diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder.
This book is a practical and comprehensive guide to every aspect of raising an ASD child including:
What is ASD? - Early signs and symptoms.
Getting a Diagnosis.
Early Intervention, and why it is so vital.
The Medical Maze - explains the evidence based medical theories behind ASD and why there is such controversy.
Schools and Pre-Schools - the options available.
The second part of the book is an invaluable Resource Guide which lists each state system plus a comprehensive list of websites and booklists.
Published April 2008
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Special Diets for Special Kids : Volume 1 and 2 combined. Plus CDROm with printable recipes |
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This revised and expanded edition brings together two top selling books and includes the latest research, revised recipes, and color photos throughout!
The first part of the book describes dietary intervention in detail, from both a scientific and a personal approach (the author's son has autism and has been on a GFCF diet for many years). In a nutshell, certain enzymes are required to break down gluten and casein. If those enzymes don’t function well, or are not present at sufficient levels, serious neurological problems can result. Studies have shown that children with autism have a marked deficiency of these enzymes, which may explain why GFCF diets have yielded positive results for many children.
Dr. Lewis explains The Biology behind Dietary Interventions; Leaky Gut; Allergies, Sensitivities, and Intolerances; Antibiotics and Probiotics; Vitamins and Mineralsand much more
The second part of the book is an easy-to-follow cookbook. This section contains nearly 200 recipes, including Banana-Nut Pancakes; Blueberry Muffins; Tortillas/Wraps; Chicken Nuggets; Shepherd’s Pie; Mock Mac and Cheese; Chili; Cakes and Cookies and many, many more!
Best of all, this book comes with a FREE CD of printable recipes, so you can easily print out recipes as you use them and keep the book away from counter spills and drips!
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Apps for Autism |
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Autism? There's an app for that!
Actually, there are more than 200 apps for autism, and this book will guide you through them so you can confidently utilize todays technology to maximize your child or student’s success!
Speech Language Pathologist Lois Jean Brady wrote this book in order to educate parents, teachers, and other professionals about the breakthrough method she calls "iTherapy" which is the use of Apple products (iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch) and various apps (computer applications) in meeting students' individual educational goals.
Lois believes that all persons on the spectrum can learn how to use technology in a way that is relevant to them. She shares important tips on how to use apps responsibly and effectively by maintaining a child-centered, team approach to teaching and learning, taking into account the individual's interests, strengths/challenges, vision, motor planning, attention, sensory processing, memory, cognitive ability, environment, and access to tools. Lois also coaches adults on how they can use prompting and reinforcement techniques to help establish and generalize skills learned, until students are able to consistently demonstrate the skills in various environments (home, school, etc.).
For those who are new to the wonderful world of apps, worry not! Lois provides helpful sections on how to get started, including: Choosing an iDevice, Basic iDevice Operations, Opening an Account, How to Download an App from iTunes, and more!
You will be astonished and excited by the number of apps available, and the vast variety of issues they can address: Voice Output, Sign Language, One-Touch Switch, Text-to-Speech, Articulation, Encouragement, Listening and Auditory Processing, Language Comprehension, Vocabulary, Concept Development, Video Modeling, Social Skills Group Activities, Eye Contact and Body Language, Hygiene & Pre-Vocational, Graphic Organizers & Visual Supports, Visual Timers, Sound Masking, Handwriting, Bilateral Coordination
Motor Planning, Activities of Daily Living, Reading, Spelling, Math, Preschool, Dysphagia, Aphasia, Apraxia & Dysarthria, Stuttering, Music, Songs & Creativity, Information about Autism, Eating Gluten Free, And more!
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The Autism Experience |
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Have you ever found yourself Googling at 3am, wondering why your child is doing things differently to other kids?
The Autism Experience is a collection of advise we share with each other - stories, answers, explanations, controversies. It is practical, useful and heart warming; funny and full of the stuff we wish we'd known when we started googling at 3am.
The book aims to helps readers to know now that they are not alone and is full of resources to direct readers to specific issues, such as eating, behaviour, communication, toilet training and bed wetting
All the contributors to this book have at least one child with autism and are all driven by a desire to make sure they have the best life possible. Valerie Foley is an Australian childrens television writer. Her son, Billy, has driven her passionate advocation for children on the spectrum and their parents.
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Autism All Stars : How we use Autism and Asperger Traits to shine in life |
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Looking at the positive influences, great talents and unique thought processes of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders, this book is a celebration of those who have used their autism to shine in life.
Writers from all over the world at different stages in their careers, and from very different backgrounds, share their experiences of creating a successful life on the autism spectrum. Each explains how it is possible to draw on autistic strengths not just to make your way in the world, overcoming challenges and obstacles, but also to make your life a real success. Education, the world of work, and relationships are the focus of the first part of the book, which then goes on to look at exceptional creativity, and the use of special interests.
The autobiographical stories in this book are full of wisdom and humour, and will be an inspiration for anyone with high-functioning autism or Asperger Syndrome, their family and friends, and the professionals who work alongside them.
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Beating Dyspraxia with a Hop, Skip and a Jump |
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Children with dyspraxia often have reduced motor skills including balance, timing and coordination. It is no wonder then, that they will do everything in their power to avoid gym class!
By encouraging children with dyspraxia to take part in an easy and fun exercise program, teachers and parents can help them to overcome their symptoms and enjoy physical activities. Geoff Platt's highly effective program aims to improve strength and fitness by focusing on familiar activities such as running, jumping and ball play.
These simple exercises can be taught by anyone and no specialist supervision or equipment is required. This book demonstrates how regular exercise routines that are tailored specifically to the needs of children with dyspraxia can make a real difference, improving muscle activation, neural control and overall movement skills. This practical guide will be essential resource for parents, Physical Education teachers, and other teachers of recreation and games classes who are looking to help children with dyspraxia to reduce weakness and improve motor skills.
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ADHD : Living without Breaks |
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This concise and highly accessible book contains everything that parents and busy professionals need to know about ADHD.
The author describes the spectrum of ADHD, the co-occurring symptoms, and common difficulties that parents face. The rest of the book focuses on solutions, based around four rules. Rule number one is keeping it positive: punishments can change behavior, but only positive approaches can improve attitude. Rule number two is keeping it calm: it's difficult thinking clearly enough to solve problems logically if you are feeling overwhelmed. Rule number three is keeping it organized: this rule relates particularly to the child's school life. Rule number four is to keep doing rules one to three.
Finally, Dr. Kutscher discusses the role of medication for treating ADHD. The concluding chapter summarizes the information covered and can also be read as a complete, freestanding text. Useful checklists and further reading recommendations are also included.Realistic and optimistic, this book is the ideal source of information and advice for parents and professionals who are trying to keep up with children who are living without brakes.
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