Autism and Asperger’s Syndrome

Ten autistic self-advocates share their experiences with alternative forms of communication such as rapid prompting method (RPM) and facilitated communication (FC), both highly controversial.

'[AN] IMPORTANT BOOK' TEMPLE GRANDINOver the course of her career, psychologist Joanne Ruthsatz has assembled the largest-ever research sample of child prodigies.

When Sam Bailey-Merritt was just two years old, almost overnight he lost the ability to communicate or function.

Want to read just one book about autism?

The fourth novel in Debra Webb's internationally bestselling FACES OF EVIL series, for fans of Karen Rose, Katia Lief and Mary Burton.

The Power of Different is an illuminating and uplifting examination of the link between brain differences and aptitude.

'Authoritative, compassionate and commonsensical .

The master of motivation, Peter A.

Autism has touched so many lives.

Power to the Aspies is exactly that.

Many people suffer from feelings of stress and anxiety in their everyday lives.

6 THE DIAGNOSIS One month before Anthony turned three years of age we finally got a diagnosis.

What have scientists learned about the causes of autism spectrum disorder?

This authoritative resource, now thoroughly revised for DSM-5, has set the standard for the comprehensive assessment of autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

This authoritative resource, now thoroughly revised for DSM-5, has set the standard for the comprehensive assessment of autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

Cutting-edge research reveals that parents can play a huge role in helping toddlers and preschoolers with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) connect with others and live up to their potential.

From a preeminent researcher, this book looks at the key role of joint attention in both typical and atypical development.

From a preeminent researcher, this book looks at the key role of joint attention in both typical and atypical development.

Over 100,000 parents have found the facts they need about high-functioning autism spectrum disorder (ASD), including Asperger syndrome, in this indispensable guide.

Bringing together leading experts, this book presents effective practices for helping people with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) to thrive in adulthood.

Bringing together leading experts, this book presents effective practices for helping people with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) to thrive in adulthood.

This book helps clinicians harness the benefits of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) for children and adolescents with high-functioning autism spectrum disorders (ASD).

This book helps clinicians harness the benefits of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) for children and adolescents with high-functioning autism spectrum disorders (ASD).

A uniquely comprehensive resource for practitioners, this research-based book addresses both the social-emotional and cognitive-academic challenges faced by children and adolescents with high-functioning autism spectrum disorders (HFASD).

Cutting-edge research reveals that parents can play a huge role in helping toddlers and preschoolers with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) connect with others and live up to their potential.

A new understanding of autism spectrum disorder.

A new understanding of autism spectrum disorder.

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Realising that your child is autistic can be devastating.

This book was written to try to show the evolution of methods of teaching autistic children.

Positive Behaviour Support Strategies for Students with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder equips parents, educators and professionals with the knowledge and skills to assess, manage and prevent challenging behaviours in children who have been diagnosed with ADHD.

Positive Behaviour Support Strategies for Students with Oppositional and Defiant Behaviours equips parents, educators and professionals with the knowledge and skills to assess, manage and prevent challenging behaviours in children who have been diagnosed with anA OppositionalA and Defiant Disorder or are showing signs ofA oppositionalA and defiant behaviour persistently.

Positive Behaviour Support Strategies for Students with Anxious Behaviours equips parents, educators and professionals with the knowledge and skills to assess, manage and prevent challenging behaviours in children who have been diagnosed with an Anxiety Disorder or exhibit persistent anxious behaviours.

Positive Behaviour Support Strategies for Students with Oppositional and Defiant Behaviours equips parents, educators and professionals with the knowledge and skills to assess, manage and prevent challenging behaviours in children who have been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

Many children are labelled 'different' - by doctors, psychologists, educators, or even peers- and as parents, this label can limit our hopes and expectations for them.

The National Autistic Society estimates that Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) now affects 500,000 families in the UK alone, while one in 86 children have an ASD-related special educational need.

*The Sunday Times bestseller*'Wise and witty.

Billy the cat was rescued from an abandoned house.

This unique book is the first to fully explore the history of autism - from the first descriptions of autistic-type behaviour to the present day.

This unique book is the first to fully explore the history of autism - from the first descriptions of autistic-type behaviour to the present day.

This book offers an accessibly written introduction to autism that make it an indispensable resource for anyone whose life has been affected-directly or indirectly-by this condition.

You've heard about cases of Asperger's, or perhaps have known a child with the syndrome.

The clinical diagnosis of Asperger's can be intimidating for parents.

The inspiring story of Rex, a boy who is not only blind and autistic, but who also happens to be a musical savant.

'A wise SatNav for what is often a bewildering, or even scary, zone of parenting.

From the bestselling author of Wintering, Katherine May, The Electricity of Every Living Thing is a life-affirming and poignant exploration of nature, and how reconnecting to wild landscapes can create peace in our unquiet minds.

The astonishing tale of a little girl who was different, her cat and how they brought a family together.