When Sally Kirk's son, Will, was diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), she did everything she could to understand his condition and to find ways of improving his quality of life. In this book, Sally shares the story of her journey with Will and how her discovery of biomedical interventions significantly improved his behaviour and ......
Focuses on youth with autism. This title discusses how considerations for transition are different for young adults with autism and presents strategies for planning.
For many years Eileen Miller's daughter, Kim, was unable to verbalize her experiences and emotions, but she was able to communicate using a less conventional language: her art. The Girl who Spoke with Pictures tells the story of a young woman with autism, and how her enlightening drawings enabled her to share her view of the world.Illustrated with ......
Clare Lawrence is a teacher, autism worker and mother of two children, one of whom has AS. She works closely with schools across the UK, exploring practical solutions for how to make education more accessible for children with AS. Clare lives in Cambridgeshire, UK.
Provides activities, practical interventions, and techniques that parents can do at home with their autistic child. This book features illustrations, case studies, and examples.
Examines clinical and research activity related to autism. This book covers issues related to classification and diagnosis, epidemiology, language and social reciprocity, treatment, and outcomes.
Peer supports really work: they're a great, efficient way to help all students learn, make the most of teacher/ paraprofessional time, and increase the achievement level of challenging students. This practical guide includes cooperative learning and peer tutoring - to benefit students with moderate to severe disabilities and their peers.
''Autism and its Medical Management'' clearly explains the medical aspects of autism and how both parents and professionals can use current medical knowledge to better understand how to address the medical aspects of autism. The first section of the book provides an overview of autism and how to diagnose it. The different types of autism are ......
Presents a range of instructional programs and practices for students with behavioral disorders. This title describes strategies for promoting mastery and fluency in early reading, writing, and math, while tailoring instruction to each student's needs. It facilitates data-based assessment, decision making, and progress monitoring.
