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"In The Science and Fiction of Autism, one of the country's leading experts in behavioral treatments approaches autism through the context of its controversies, showing where extraordinary and unfounded claims have falsely raised hopes, stirred fears, and ruined lives. Arguing that autism is an entirely biological disorder, however complex its neurological origins, Laura Schreibman lays waste to the beliefs that it is caused by "refrigerator mothers"...
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The authors look at ways teachers can apply best practices for teaching special needs students, offering field-tested ideas for teachers to implement, covering topics such as managing difficult behaviors, teaching social skills, addressing communications difficulties, creating schedules, and organizing the classroom. This book includes a detailed section on using applied behavior analysis, providing practical examples for teachers to employ in their...
7) The autisms
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Diagnosis of the autisms in infancy -- The clinical course of autism in childhood and adolescence -- Adults with autism -- Asperger syndrome -- Co-morbidities and symptom complexes -- Epidemiology is autism increasing? -- Timing when do diseases with autistic features begin? -- Neuroanatomy which parts of the brain are involved? -- Neuropsychology/cognitive psychology in the autisms -- Autism and epilepsy -- Biochemistry, immunology, endocrinology...
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"Most of us rely on visual supports in our daily lives and may not even realize it. Roadmaps, calendars, and to-do lists are just a few commonly used examples. For children and adults with autism, visual supports -- any pictorial, graphic, or scheduling aid -- are important teaching tools because they allow users to learn concepts that are otherwise difficult to master due to weaknesses in auditory and verbal processing. Written by two certified behavior...
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Cutting-edge research reveals that parents can play a huge role in helping toddlers and preschoolers with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) connect with others and live up to their potential. This encouraging guide from the developers of a groundbreaking early intervention program provides doable, practical strategies you can use every day. Nearly all young kids--including those with ASD--have an amazing capacity to learn. Drs. Sally Rogers, Geraldine...
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Offers a balanced overview of complementary and alternative therapies. Useful guide for parents of children with autism, ADD or other learning disabilities. Covers a wide variety of mind-body interventions and manipulative techniques, as well as energy therapies, biologically-based methods and alternative medical systems. Provides detailed decription of what the treatment involves, which professionals will be working with the child, and an explanation...
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"Children and teens with autism, Asperger syndrome, Nonverbal Learning Disorder, and other developmental disorders can be taught the language of nonverbal communication with the practical strategies developed by ... Pat Crissey. [This book] features more than 100 activities that break down elements of body language into teachable components. Through role-playing, games, art activities, watching video clips and using worksheets, quizzes and charts,...
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"We've edited this collection of chapters on evidence-based and promising practices for adults with ASD. During the past 25 years or so there has been a concomitant increase in research and publications regarding the identification, assessment, and education of these children. This heavy focus on children is understandable given the promise of early identification and intervention. However, there remains a paucity of research and guidelines that focus...
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