The Handbook of Autism: A Guide for Parents and ProfessionalsThis updated edition of the Handbook of Autism explores and expands on the practical and jargon free information of the best-selling first edition. The authors dispel many of the myths surrounding this puzzling and complex disorder. They provide practical information that makes sense, covering both medical and educational issues. Revised research and new case-studies, including follow-ups to the case-studies featured in the first edition reflect the developments made over the last eight years both in the understanding and management of autism. A list of contacts and services at the back of the book underlines its practical approach. |
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Contents
THE VARIABLE PICTURE OF AUTISM | 1 |
THE HISTORY OF AUTISM | 5 |
WHAT CAUSES AUTISM? | 15 |
PROBLEMS OF DIAGNOSIS | 20 |
UNDERSTANDING AND ASSESSING CHILDREN WITH AUTISM | 29 |
PRACTICAL CONSIDERATIONS MANAGEMENT AND COUNSELLING | 48 |
SPEECH AND LANGUAGE Communication development in children with autism | 63 |
EDUCATING CHILDREN WITH AUTISM | 76 |
GROWING UP WHAT LIES BEYOND? | 88 |
A POSTSCRIPT ALTERNATIVE TREATMENTS AND CURES FOR AUTISM? | 92 |
APPENDIX 1 | 100 |
A MOTHERS STORY | 124 |
APPENDIX 2 | 130 |
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The Handbook of Autism: A Guide for Parents and Professionals Maureen Aarons,Tessa Gittens Limited preview - 2002 |
The Handbook of Autism: A Guide for Parents and Professionals Maureen Aarons,Tessa Gittens Limited preview - 2002 |
The Handbook of Autism: A Guide for Parents and Professionals Maureen Aarons,Tessa Gittens No preview available - 1992 |
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Popular passages
Page 134 - Cumine, V., Leach, J. and Stevenson, G. (1998) Asperger Syndrome: A Practical Guide for Teachers, London: David Fulton.
Page 133 - Guide for Parents and Professionals, London: Jessica Kingsley. Bailey, A., Phillips, W. and Rutter, M. (1996) 'Autism: Towards an Integration of Clinical, Genetic, Neuropsychological and Neurobiological Perspectives,' Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, 37, 1 . Baron-Cohen, S.
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Bibliographic information
| Title | The Handbook of Autism: A Guide for Parents and Professionals |
| Authors | Maureen Aarons, Tessa Gittens |
| Edition | revised |
| Publisher | Psychology Press, 1999 |
| ISBN | 0415160340, 9780415160346 |
| Length | 143 pages |
| Subjects | › › Family & Relationships / Children with Special Needs Psychology / Psychopathology / General Psychology / Psychotherapy / Child & Adolescent Psychology / Reference |
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