Understanding Autism

By: Susan Dodds

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Paperback | 29 December 2004

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Understanding Autism provides parents and carers with detailed up-to-date information about autistic disorders. It provides 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. Understanding Autism 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. Understanding Autism will provide information for parents to assist in developing their understanding of how autistic children think and respond as well as providing practical suggestions to assist them in the management of their child at home. For professionals and educationalists, it will provide an easy-to-read guide to understanding autism with latest theories and practices whilst maintaining a practical focus.

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Acknowledgments	p. vi
Introduction	p. vii
What is Autism?	p. 1
Current Trends	p. 18
Impairments Linked to Autism	p. 35
Impairments in Communication	p. 54
Impairments of Social Relating	p. 73
Restricted, Rigid and Repetitive Patterns of Behaviours or Interests	p. 88
Sensory Impairments	p. 97
Diagnosis and Assessment	p. 114
After Diagnosis - What Next?	p. 125
Asperger's Syndrome	p. 131
Thinking and Learning Styles	p. 148
Visual Supports	p. 164
Understanding Emotions and Feelings	p. 181
Positive Behaviour Supports	p. 194
Play	p. 215
Programming for Change	p. 229
Teaching Strategies	p. 248
Programming Ideas	p. 264
Appendices	p. 284
Glossary	p. 289
References	p. 293
Index	p. 304
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