Autism and Asperger’s Syndrome

The groundbreaking book that puts the focus on teens and young adults with social challenges This book offers parents a step-by-step guide to making and keeping friends for teens and young adults with social challenges such as those diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, bipolar, or other conditions.

The latest and most comprehensive resource on autism and related disorders Since the original edition was first published more than a quarter-century ago, The Handbook of Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorders has been the most influential reference work in the field.

The newest edition of the most comprehensive handbook on autism and related disorders Since the original edition was first published more than a quarter of a century ago, The Handbook of Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Volume 1: Diagnosis, Development, and Brain Mechanisms, has been the most influential reference work in the field of autism and related conditions.

A new way of thinking about treatment planning to support children with autism spectrum disorders Grounded in solid theory, Treatment Planning for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders: An Individualized, Problem-Solving Approachhelps educators and therapists who work with children with autism spectrum disorders make sense of this confusing, often conflicting, and rapidly evolving clinical and research treatment landscape.

Quickly acquire the knowledge and skills you need to utilize the varied assessments frequently used in evaluating autism spectrum disorders With both the detection and awareness of autism spectrum disorders (ASD) on the rise, there is an urgent need for an increasing number of professionals to not only learn about the nature and course of the various autism spectrum disorders, but also to know how to identify, assess, and diagnose the presence of these disorders.

A new way of thinking about treatment planning to support children with autism spectrum disorders Grounded in solid theory, Treatment Planning for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders: An Individualized, Problem-Solving Approachhelps educators and therapists who work with children with autism spectrum disorders make sense of this confusing, often conflicting, and rapidly evolving clinical and research treatment landscape.

Quickly acquire the knowledge and skills you need to utilize the varied assessments frequently used in evaluating autism spectrum disorders With both the detection and awareness of autism spectrum disorders (ASD) on the rise, there is an urgent need for an increasing number of professionals to not only learn about the nature and course of the various autism spectrum disorders, but also to know how to identify, assess, and diagnose the presence of these disorders.

The acclaimed approach to helping children with autism, profiled in the award-winning documentary Autism: The Musical This groundbreaking book outlines seven integrated keys for educators and parents to make meaningful connections with children on the autism spectrum.

The acclaimed approach to helping children with autism, profiled in the award-winning documentary Autism: The Musical This groundbreaking book outlines seven integrated keys for educators and parents to make meaningful connections with children on the autism spectrum.

Friendly, accessible guidance for parents of autistic children and people caring for autistic adultsAutism affects more than 1 million children and adults in the United States, and parents may be confused by the behavior of autistic children.

Fully updated with significant advances in autism research, this new edition offers an essential and practical overview of the field.

Fully updated with significant advances in autism research, this new edition offers an essential and practical overview of the field.

Communication and social skills are a key challenge for children on the autism spectrum - and a fundamental priority for care professionals to support their clients' progress.

Believe in Me, Not OCB!

This book is an inspiring exploration of Solheimar Ecovillage in Iceland, a pioneering community that embodies sustainability, social responsibility, and inclusivity.

The AutPlay(R) Therapy Handbook provides a thorough explanation and understanding of AutPlay(R) Therapy (an integrative family play therapy framework) and details how to effectively implement AutPlay(R) Therapy for addressing the mental health needs of autistic and neurodivergent children and their families.

The AutPlay(R) Therapy Handbook provides a thorough explanation and understanding of AutPlay(R) Therapy (an integrative family play therapy framework) and details how to effectively implement AutPlay(R) Therapy for addressing the mental health needs of autistic and neurodivergent children and their families.

This handbook provides an authoritative and up-to-date overview of Critical Autism Studies and explores the different kinds of knowledges and their articulations, similarities, and differences across cultural contexts and key tensions within this subdiscipline.

This handbook provides an authoritative and up-to-date overview of Critical Autism Studies and explores the different kinds of knowledges and their articulations, similarities, and differences across cultural contexts and key tensions within this subdiscipline.

What if our previous teachings and beliefs regarding processing stimuli, reading emotions and understanding human behaviour is all untrue?

What if our previous teachings and beliefs regarding processing stimuli, reading emotions and understanding human behaviour is all untrue?

Updated and revised in response to developments in the field, this fifth edition of Hypnosis with Children describes the research and clinical historical underpinnings of hypnosis with children and adolescents, and presents an up-to-date compendium of the pertinent world literature regarding this arena.

Updated and revised in response to developments in the field, this fifth edition of Hypnosis with Children describes the research and clinical historical underpinnings of hypnosis with children and adolescents, and presents an up-to-date compendium of the pertinent world literature regarding this arena.

The importance of enhancing students' well-being is recognised around the world, yet the well-being of autistic students remains largely unexplored.

The importance of enhancing students' well-being is recognised around the world, yet the well-being of autistic students remains largely unexplored.

Traditional approaches to social skill development may often be ineffective for those in most need of them - those who are neuro-diverse (for example, on the Autism Spectrum, with dyspraxia, or with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder), those who have experienced trauma, those with an intellectual disability, and those who present with Complex Communication Needs.

Traditional approaches to social skill development may often be ineffective for those in most need of them - those who are neuro-diverse (for example, on the Autism Spectrum, with dyspraxia, or with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder), those who have experienced trauma, those with an intellectual disability, and those who present with Complex Communication Needs.

Teaching Adolescents and Young Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder supports teachers in preparing secondary students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) to succeed in school, work and beyond.

Teaching Adolescents and Young Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder supports teachers in preparing secondary students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) to succeed in school, work and beyond.

Providing a 'one stop' text, Understanding the Voices and Educational Experiences of Autistic Young People is a unique and comprehensive contribution to bridge the gap between theory, research and practice.

Providing a 'one stop' text, Understanding the Voices and Educational Experiences of Autistic Young People is a unique and comprehensive contribution to bridge the gap between theory, research and practice.

Creating Quality of Life for Adults on the Autism Spectrum: The Story of Bittersweet Farms provides an overview of the first farmstead community for adults with autism established in North America.

Creating Quality of Life for Adults on the Autism Spectrum: The Story of Bittersweet Farms provides an overview of the first farmstead community for adults with autism established in North America.

The latest and most comprehensive resource on autism and related disorders Since the original edition was first published more than a quarter-century ago, The Handbook of Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorders has been the most influential reference work in the field.

A Transdiagnostic Approach to Develop Organization, Attention and Learning Skills introduces the GOALS program - an innovative and skill-based approach that addresses the unique array of academic, occupational, and socio-emotional difficulties commonly faced by college students with underdeveloped executive functions.

A Transdiagnostic Approach to Develop Organization, Attention and Learning Skills introduces the GOALS program - an innovative and skill-based approach that addresses the unique array of academic, occupational, and socio-emotional difficulties commonly faced by college students with underdeveloped executive functions.

Video Games in Psychotherapy provides the reader with a practical session-by-session framework for using video games, interactive media, and gaming metaphors to help make the process of psychotherapy more engaging for today's youth.

Video Games in Psychotherapy provides the reader with a practical session-by-session framework for using video games, interactive media, and gaming metaphors to help make the process of psychotherapy more engaging for today's youth.

This concise guide offers an accessible introduction to cognitive development in childhood and adolescence.

This concise guide offers an accessible introduction to cognitive development in childhood and adolescence.

Working with Autistic People in the Criminal Justice and Forensic Mental Health Systems: A Handbook for Practitioners is the first book to focus specifically on best practice for working with autistic people in criminal justice and forensic mental health settings.

Working with Autistic People in the Criminal Justice and Forensic Mental Health Systems: A Handbook for Practitioners is the first book to focus specifically on best practice for working with autistic people in criminal justice and forensic mental health settings.

This book focuses on autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in the criminal justice system.

This book focuses on autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in the criminal justice system.

This edited book presents international perspectives on the role of mental health problems in understanding and managing the risk of violent extremism.

This edited book presents international perspectives on the role of mental health problems in understanding and managing the risk of violent extremism.

Implementing Play Therapy with Groups is a new and innovative edited book bringing together experts from across the field of play therapy to explore how to facilitate group play therapy across challenging settings, diagnoses, and practice environments.