How to live with autism and asperger syndrome practical strategies for parents and professionals

This introduction is an ideal resource for teachers and family members of a child with autism. In clear language and illustrations, the authors tackle common problems experienced in everyday routines such as eating, sleeping and toileting, as well as aggression and tantrums, compulsions and how to e...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor principal: Williams, Chris, 1955- (-)
Otros Autores: Wright, Barry, Young, Olive
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: London ; Philadelphia : Jessica Kingsley Publishers 2004.
Edición:1st American ed
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Ver en Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull:https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009798060206719
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Cover; How to Live with Autism and Asperger Syndrome: Practical Strategies for Parents and Professionals; Contents; ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS; AUTHOR'S NOTE; PREFACE; Part 1Does My Child haveAutism Spectrum Disorder?; 1First Worries; 2Assessment; 3The Emotional Impacton the Family; Part 2 How Do Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders View the World?; 4Mindblindness; 5Getting the Gist; 6Sensory Interestsand Sensitivities; 7Imagination, Time Perception,Planning and Memory; 8Language; Part 3How CanWe Help?; 9Managing Behaviour; 10Developing Social Skills; 11DevelopingCommunication Skills
  • 12Tantrums, Aggressionand Frustration13Feeding; 14Toileting; 15Soiling; 16Sleeping; 17Preoccupations; 18Compulsions,Routines and Rituals; 19Mannerisms andRepetitive Movements; 20Other Interventions; 21Final Thoughts; REFERENCES AND RESOURCES; APPENDIX 1: A TEMPLATE FOR MAKING SENSE OF A CHILD's BEHAVIOUR AND PLANNING WAYS TO HELP; APPENDIX 2: SAMPLE SLEEP DIARY B; INDEX