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Author : Joanne Cafiero
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Autism
ISBN : OCLC:1012123514
Author : Joanne M. Cafiero
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Autism
ISBN : 1606131079
A primer for parents and teachers about using augmentative and alternative communication---pictures, words, symbols, gestures, devices--with children and adults with autism who have difficulty communicating effectively using spoken language.
Author : Joanne M. Cafiero
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Autism
ISBN : 1890627445
When children and adults with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) have difficulty communicating, the world can be a painful and frustrating place. This guide to alternative communcative methods provides an overview of the techniques and devices that are available today.
Author : Michael Fitzgerald
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 380 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2015-04-02
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789535120377
This book starts with a new sub category of Autism Criminal Autistic Psychopathy and school shootings. It focuses on a number of interventions, including speech and language pathology, speech and language assessment instruments, occupational therapy, improving functional language development in autism with natural gestures, communication boards etc as well as helping people with autism using the pictorial support, training of concepts of significant others, theory of mind, social concepts and a conceptual model for empowering families of children with autism cross culturally. It also examines the issue of hyperandrogenism and evidence-based treatments of autism. In terms of assessment, it focuses on psychological and biological assessment including neurotransmitters systems, structural and functional brain imaging, coping strategies of parents, examines the intertwining of language impairment, specific language impairment and ASD, as well as implicit and spontaneous Theory of Mind reading in ASD. In terms of aetiology, it focuses on genetic factors, epigenetics, synaptic vesicles, toxicity during neurodevelopment, immune system and sex differences. It also examines the link between social cognitive anatomical and neurophysiologic biomarkers and candidate genes. This book will be relevant to all mental health professionals because autism occurs in all the different areas of psychiatry and professionals who will find it helpful will be psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, nurses, teachers and all those working with persons with Autism including parents who nowadays are interested in knowing more and more, at a detailed level about their children or adults with autism.
Author : Tim Williams
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2011-09-06
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9789533075587
Autism spectrum disorders are a major topic for research. The causes are now thought to be largely genetic although the genes involved are only slowly being traced. The effects of ASD are often devastating and families and schools have to adapt to provide the best for people with ASD to attain their potential. This book describes some of the interventions and modifications that can benefit people with ASD.
Author : Deborah A. Hwa-Froelich
Publisher : Psychology Press
Page : 374 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2014-11-20
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781317564539
This new standout volume is the first to describe developmental areas associated with social competence and social communication, as well as provide evidence-based information on effective assessment and intervention for children who have problems with social communication and social interactions. Expertly crafted, the volume offers both theory and practice within one comprehensive, yet manageable resource for busy professionals. The first section covers social communication theory and associated developmental domains. Case studies are provided to exemplify how different variables may affect social communication development. The second section covers evidence-based practices for social communication disorders and includes case studies, incidence and prevalence estimates, the current DSM-V definition of the disorder, referral guidelines, recommended practices of assessment and intervention, and a list of clinical resources. Social Communication Development and Disorders is an ideal text for a range of courses in Communication Sciences and Disorders or Speech-Language Pathology, and a must-have reference for professionals working with children with social competence or social communication problems, including speech-language pathologists (SLPs), regular and special educators, psychologists, and support personnel such as social workers, counselors, and occupational therapists.
Author : Richard L. Simpson,Ellen McGinnis-Smith
Publisher : Corwin Press
Page : 233 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2018-05-22
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781544320533
Provide students the social skills instruction they need to succeed in school and in life! This practical resource provides evidence-based strategies for enhancing social skills of children and adolescents who have Asperger Disorder and other forms of high-functioning autism. Case studies, vignettes, classroom materials, checklists, and templates will help you: Deliver interventions that model desirable behaviors and provide opportunities for students to practice Support students in navigating social situations, forming relationships with peers and adults, and following rules and routines Develop, implement, and evaluate social skills intervention and support programs
Author : Regina Varin-Mignano Lcsw-R
Publisher : Regina Varin-Mignano
Page : 206 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2008-01-12
Category : Autism
ISBN : 9781434829917
Much of the recent research in autism comes from a scientific viewpoint. The mission of this book, however, is to look at the whole picture in order to capture the meaning of Autism and its effects on the family. In order to capture the impact of autism, one needs to look at the different aspects that make up the culture of autism: its history, the biological and environmental aspects; past and present governmental and educational policies; the social impact of autism and its impact on the family unit. The book is written primarily for social work professionals in the field of autism and developmental disabilities, Students, individuals affected with Autism Spectrum Disorders and their families alike, and anyone who has a special interest in autism spectrum disorders.
Author : Patricia Evans,Mary Ann Morris
Publisher : Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Page : 282 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2012-03-29
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781451153675
A Clinical Guide to Autistic Spectrum Disorders provides primary care health care providers and pediatricians the inclusive, yet succinct, material they need to immediately evaluate and support their patients. Autistic Spectrum Disorders (ASD) have a wide and sometimes confusing presentation, and this text covers the recognition, evaluation, and multi-disciplinary approach to the management of ASD. Readers will benefit not only from the brief review of the biology and demographics of autism, but also from its common sense approach and practical suggestions for clinical settings. A companion website features the fully searchable text and printable patient handouts.
Author : Michael Jopling,Michelle Prosser Haywood
Publisher : John Catt
Page : 225 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2020-07-27
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781913808099
ResearchSEND was developed to promote the importance of research in meeting the needs of learners with SEND through events, collaborations, publications and research projects. Here, Michelle Haywood edits a collection of short essays spanning the latest SEND-related research and detailing how practice can be enhanced by that research. Each chapter ends with accessible bullet points on how the research can be integrated into the classroom.
Author : Fred R. Volkmar,Rhea Paul,Sally J. Rogers,Kevin A. Pelphrey
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 640 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2014-02-21
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781118282205
The latest and most comprehensive resource on autism and related disorders Since the original edition was first published more than a quarter-century ago, The Handbook of Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorders has been the most influential reference work in the field. Volume 2 of this comprehensive work includes a wealth of information from the experts in their respective specialities within the larger field of autism studies: Assessment, Interventions, and Social Policy Perspectives. Within the three sections found in Volume 2, readers will find in-depth treatment of: Screening for autism in young children; diagnostic instruments in autism spectrum disorders (ASD); clinical evaluation in multidisciplinary settings; assessing communications in ASD; and behavioral assessment of individuals with autism, including current practice and future directions Interventions for infants and toddlers at risk; comprehensive treatment models for children and youth with ASD; targeted interventions for social communication symptoms in preschoolers with ASD; augmentative and alternative communication; interventions for challenging behaviors; supporting mainstream educational success; supporting inclusion education; promoting recreational engagement in children with ASD; social skills interventions; and employment and related services for adults with ASD Supporting adult independence in the community for individuals with high functioning ASD; supporting parents, siblings, and grandparents of people with ASD; and evidence-based psychosocial interventions for individuals with ASD Special topic coverage such as autism across cultures; autism in the courtroom; alternative treatments; teacher and professional training guidelines; economic aspects of autism; and consideration of alternative treatments The new edition includes the relevant updates to help readers stay abreast of the state of this rapidly evolving field and gives them a guide to separate the wheat from the chaff as information about autism proliferates.
Author : Hill M. Walker,Frank M. Gresham
Publisher : Guilford Publications
Page : 642 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2015-12-15
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781462526161
This authoritative volume provides state-of-the-art practices for supporting the approximately 20% of today's K-12 students who have emotional and behavioral disorders (EBD) that hinder school success. Leading experts present evidence-based approaches to screening, progress monitoring, intervention, and instruction within a multi-tiered framework. Coverage encompasses everything from early intervention and prevention to applications for high-risk adolescents. Exemplary programs are described for broad populations of EBD students as well as those with particular disorders, including autism spectrum disorders and externalizing behavior problems. The book combines theory and research with practical information on how to select interventions and implement them with integrity.
Author : Fred R. Volkmar,Lisa A. Wiesner
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2021-08-31
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9781119685807
An accessible guide to the most recent information about autism The revised and updated second edition of A Practical Guide to Autism offers an authoritative guide to the diagnosis, assessment, and treatment of Autism/Autism Spectrum Disorder. Written by two highly regarded medical professionals, the book offers parents, family memberts, and teachers a useful review of the concept of autism, its diagnosis, and the most current treatments available. This comprehensive resource covers the range of the condition in infants, young, and school age children, adolescents, and adults. The authors explore evidence-based treatments and review of some of the alternative and complementary treatments proposed for autism. Information on educational programs and entitlement services are also provided. In addition, the book contains information on issues, such as medical care, medication use, safety, behavioral, and mental health problems. The book covers the range of ages and entire spectrum of autism and provides an introduction to the diagnostic concept. With the expanding number of treatments and interventions this book is a useful guide for all those involved in caring for individuals on the autism spectrum. This important guide: Offers lists of resources for parents and professionals compiled by experts in the field and reviewed by parents. Includes updated research that adheres to DSM-5 standards. Provides an accessible resource with succinct content delivery Contains new discussions on modern treatments that have been identified since the publication of the first edition. Written for parents, teachers, and caregivers, A Practical Guide to Autism, Second Edition offers an updated and expanded edition to the practical guide to autism.
Author : Fred R. Volkmar,Lisa A. Wiesner
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 374 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2017-08-21
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781118586624
Coauthored by the premier expert on autism in the United States and an experienced academic and practicing pediatrician, this volume provides concise and practical information based on the most up-to-date research and clinical experience for primary care givers around the world. Showing clinicians how to most effectively use evidence-based techniques, this invaluable guide offers primary-care providers access to expert, current research and practice guidelines allowing them to confidently support children who present with symptoms of autism.
Author : Robin D. Brewer,Tracy Mueller,Tracy G. Mueller
Publisher : AAPC Publishing
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2010-06
Category : Education
ISBN : 1934575186
These resource cards was created to provide special and general education teachers and paraeducators with easily accessible tools for working with students on the autism spectrum.