Understanding AutismElsevier Australia, 2005 - 310 pages Gives parents and carers detailed up-to-date information about autistic disorders by providing practical suggestions and strategies, incorporating the latest teaching methods, to assist in the understanding and management of people with autism at home, in educational programs and in the community. It discusses the unique learning styles, sensory sensitivities, different motivations and relative strengths in visual processing and rote memory skills of children and adults with autism. |
Contents
What is Autism? | 1 |
Current Trends | 18 |
Impairments Linked to Autism | 35 |
Impairments in Communication | 54 |
Impairments of Social Relating | 73 |
Restricted Rigid and Repetitive Patterns of Behaviours or Interests | 88 |
Sensory Impairments | 97 |
Diagnosis and Assessment | 114 |
Understanding Emotions and Feelings | 181 |
Positive Behaviour Supports | 194 |
Play | 215 |
Programming for Change | 229 |
Teaching Strategies | 248 |
Programming Ideas | 264 |
Appendices | 284 |
Glossary | 290 |
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