794 results for "Autism Spectrum Disorders" between $5.00 and $100.00

Significant progress has been made in assessing children with autism spectrum disorders, but, until now, the field has lacked a single, comprehensive resource that assembles current best practices within a unified assessment framework. This authoritative book demonstrates how to craft a complete, scientifically grounded, and clinically useful portrait of a child's strengths and difficulties in social behavior, language and communication, intellectual functioning, motor skills, and other key areas...

Winner of the 2005 Autism Society of America's Outstanding Literary Work of the Year Award, Autism Spectrum Disorders is a comprehensive and accessible resource that covers all aspects of Autism conditions, including Asperger Syndrome and Pervasive Developmental Disorder. Based on the author's personal and professional experiences, it gives parents and professionals invaluable insight into how people on the spectrum see the world.

This cross-disciplinary reference offers a thorough overview of the communication, language, social, and behavioral issues characteristic of autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Based on meticulous research of the core areas of ASD — communication, socialization, emotional regulation, and symbolic development — the authors offer practical guidelines for intervention designed for children with autism and their families. In this comprehensive book, speech-language pathologists, clinicians, early interventionists...

The book explores the known genetic conditions linked to autism and describes various dietary interventions. For each approach, the author explores the potential benefits; evidence for and against the diet; and information, where available, on relevant publications, web resources and support groups. The author also looks at the Simple Restriction Diet (SRD) in detail, describing how to implement this approach and how to evaluate its effects.

That’s What’s Different About Me! Program Manual: This manual is designed to assist in implementing the That’s What’s Different About Me! program at home or at school. Four main sections include the philosophy of the Friend 2 Friend program, the teaching model, how to implement the program, which includes lesson plans, follow-up activities, resources, and materials, and an overview of the Integrated Play Group model.

Learn the important role that assistive technology plays in differentiating instruction Understand how a variety of AT devices can be used to specifically address one or more of the following disability areas: Auditory/language processing, grapho-motor/writing, and reading Observe subject area teachers use AT to help their special education students handle complex content Recognize AT solutions can be used across all grade levels from pre-k to high school Learn to integrate AT into educational...

* Overview of ASD. * The Educational Process. * Programs for Young Children with Autism. * Issues in Communication. * Issues in Behavior. * Issues in Social Skills. * Functional Living Skills. * Promoting Friendships and Inclusion. * Transition. * Organizations and Resources. * References. * Index.

Parents and professionals can now bypass countless hours spent seeking answers to the mystifying day-to-day challenges of autism. In a snappy, can-do format, this insightful book offers page after page of try-it-now solutions that have worked for thousands of children grappling with social, sensory, behavioral, and self-care issues. 239 pages. 2004

In this DVD, Brenda Smith Myles discusses the highlights of her bestselling book Asperger Syndrome and Difficult Moments: Practical Solutions for Tantrums, Rage, and Meltdowns, co-authored by Jack Southwick. Myles covers solutions for day-to-day challenges facing individuals with Asperger Syndrome Characteristics of Asperger Syndrome and their impact on behavior Stages of the rage cycle Strategies that promote social skills development Solutions for parents, including organization and support...

These materials - a handbook and evaluation forms - offer the most effective instructional strategies for children with autism or related developmental disorders. The 40 strategies presented here can be used to improve students' social interaction and communication and to reduce repetitive behaviors. Each one is provided with an explanation, tips to insure its effectiveness, and helpful illustrations and examples. Most include reproducible masters as well.

Workshop Description: Increasing numbers of students are being identified with pervasive developmental disorders which include autism and Asperger Syndrome.  School personnel are faced with a growing number of instructional strategies and quick-fix approaches to meet the unique needs of this growing population.  Dr. Lori Ernsperger will engage you in a highly interactive and fast-paced seminar addressing the many questions and concerns you have as a special education teacher, general education teacher...

Meant to be read with a parent, the book addresses questions (“What is ASD?” “Why me?”) and provides strategies for communicating, making and keeping friends, and succeeding in school. Body and brain basics highlight symptom management, exercise, diet, hygiene, relaxation, sleep, and toileting. Emphasis is placed on helping kids handle intense emotions and behaviors and get support from family and their team of helpers when needed. The book includes stories from real kids, fact boxes, helpful checklists...

* Taking the top 10 most essential actions. * Understanding your child's individual profile. * Assembling a team of specialists. * Navigating long waiting lists and insurance. * Accessing early intervention services. * Knowing your rights. * Finding and integrating appropriate therapies and treatments. * Working with the school district and getting an appropriate educational program. * Building a strong support system. * Advocating for your child.

* Attention, Eye Contact, and Joint Attention. * Matching and Sorting. * Imitation. * Language Comprehension. * Active Communication and First Utterances. * Expanded Communication. * Play and Social Behavior. * Self-Help Skills and Independence.

Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) demonstrate an array of deficits and excesses that require educational intervention. The editor of this book, Doctor Stephanie L. Brooke, examines the treatment issues relating to the developmental disorders attributed to Autism, specifically her extensive writings on Video Modeling. It has been proven that Video Modeling decreases certain problem behaviors including aggression, tantrums, and other off-task activities, and Doctor Brooke offers a theoretical...

The book explores the known genetic conditions linked to autism and describes various dietary interventions. For each approach, the author explores the potential benefits; evidence for and against the diet; and information, where available, on relevant publications, web resources and support groups. The author also looks at the Simple Restriction Diet (SRD) in detail, describing how to implement this approach and how to evaluate its effects.

The prevalence of autism spectrum disorders has dramatically increased over the last few decades to the current prevalence of approximately 1%. It is most likely that the increase in autism spectrum disorders is a result of changes in diagnostic criteria that have expanded the range of the disorder spectrum and greater overall disorder awareness in populations.