In this revised second edition, Olga Bogdashina provides a foundation for understanding communication and language impairments specific to autism. She explores the effects of different perceptual and cognitive styles on the communication and language development of autistic children and provides strategies to help develop their skills.
A Toolkit of Activities to Encourage Emotional Regulation and Social Dev
A collection of drama and immersive theatre inspired activities for parents or carers of autistic children. Following the 3C pathway of Connecting, Calming and Communicating, these activities are accessible and easy to implement, allowing parents to deeply engage and meet children where they are, building understanding of autistic children and ......
A Guide for Parents of Young Children with Autism, Intellectual Disabili
This book provides step-by-step advice to parents of children who are developing differently, helping to build a relationship with their child, encouraging positive behaviours, and minimising negative behaviours, based on the principles of behavioural learning.
"Are you beginning to see past the disability and starting to appreciate the gift?"
In this unashamedly honest book, David Burns draws on his own lived experience of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) to provide guidance on how to take advantage of the supposed disadvantage. The book is filled with ......
An Irreverent Guide to Understanding Injury Prevention and Rehabilitatio
Mark Salamon integrates current scientific literature with his own twenty-five years of experience as a physical therapist to produce this humorous "owners manual" for the human body. Far from a dry guide, this entertaining read teaches readers how to maintain and restore good health, and can be referenced again and again when injuries arise.
Sophie Gaston's offers the first honest and poignant depiction of autistic regression and provides invaluable advice on understanding and identifying the symptoms and how to find acceptance and happiness following diagnosis.
Based on the work of experienced falls specialist, Rein Tideiksaar, these CD-ROMs cover a range of issues related to the prevention and management of falls in people who are frail or disabled. Each CD-ROM includes PowerPoint[registered] presentations for targeted staff training and relevant assessment forms, checklists, and guidelines.
Daily meltdowns and tantrums are one of the biggest challenges of life with autism and related disorders - they have a devastating impact on children with autism and their whole families. This book helps understand meltdowns, stop them before they start, and improve quality of life for entire families.
training and learning from an autism companion dog
A four-stage programme for parents and families looking to introduce a dog into theirhome for the therapeutic and practical benefits that can be brought to a child with autism,including development of communication skills and toilet training. Based on first-handknowledge, the programme was created through the successful experience the author ......
