The author focuses on the role of sensory perceptual problems in autism as identified by autistic individuals themselves. She covers the 'unusual' sensory perceptual experiences and sensitivities which are often ignored by professionals, and explores assessment and intervention …
The author focuses on the role of sensory perceptual problems in autism as identified by autistic individuals themselves. She covers the 'unusual' sensory perceptual experiences and sensitivities which are often ignored by professionals, and explores assessment and intervention …
The fully updated edition of this bestselling book brings the understanding of sensory perceptual issues in autism up to date with current research. It describes sensory perceptual experiences and sensitivities and explains the cognitive differences caused by them. The final cha…
"Provides the latest information on Autism spectrum disorders (ASDs), the lifelong neurodevelopmental disorders that present in early childhood and affect how individuals communicate and relate to others and their surroundings. In addition, three quarters of ASD patients also ma…
The mother of an autistic child who was eventually recognized as a genius recounts her rejection of conventional advice from developmental experts and shares the strategies she utilized for tapping her son's potential. Kristine Barnett's son Jacob has an IQ higher than Einstein'…
Ellen's personal experiences as a parent of children with autism and ADHD, a celebrated autism author, and a contributor to numerous publications, classrooms, conferences, and websites around the world coalesce to create a guide for all who come in contact with a child on the au…
L'auteure, une Aspergirl, propose des explications pour mieux comprendre les relations entre les hommes et les femmes ayant un syndrome d'Asperger. Avec des conseils judicieux sur tous les aspects de la vie personnelle et professionnelles en passant par les sentiments de culpabi…
Presents a revised and updated guide to autism, from diagnosis and assessment to treatment.
This book addresses an important and relatively neglected topic in the scientific literature: individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) who have dealings with the legal system. It examines issues and implications for autistic people, who have a significant risk for engagem…
The social position of learning disabled people has shifted rapidly over the last 20 years, from long-stay institutions, first into community homes and day centres, and now to a currently emerging goal of "ordinary lives" for individuals using person-centred support and personal…
