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Record Nr.

UNINA9910450354403321

Autore

Williams Chris <1955->

Titolo

How to live with autism and asperger syndrome [[electronic resource] ] : practical strategies for parents and professionals / / Chris Williams and Barry Wright ; illustrations by Olive Young

Pubbl/distr/stampa

London ; ; Philadelphia, : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2004

ISBN

1-280-26221-4

9786610262212

1-4237-1033-9

1-84642-082-2

Edizione

[1st American ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (338 p.)

Altri autori (Persone)

WrightBarry

YoungOlive

Disciplina

618.92/8588

Soggetti

Asperger's syndrome

Autism in children

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

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;



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Sommario/riassunto

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 enable better communication.