Autism and Asperger’s Syndrome

This volume explores interesting and emerging philosophical questions related to autism.

FRIEND is a social, communication and play-based program to help school-aged children with social challenges.

Menschen mit Autismus haben trotz ihrer offensichtlichen Stärken oft Schwierigkeiten, sich in der Gesellschaft zu behaupten.

Menschen mit Autismus haben trotz ihrer offensichtlichen Stärken oft Schwierigkeiten, sich in der Gesellschaft zu behaupten.

"Anticiparse con algún tipo de consideración ya sea personal, afectiva o, incluso, con pretensiones académicas a un libro escrito por otros es no solo difícil sino atrevido.

Als Katrin im Januar 1987 nach Australien reiste, ahnte sie nicht, dass sie dort Gavin, die Liebe ihres Lebens, finden würde.

Als Katrin im Januar 1987 nach Australien reiste, ahnte sie nicht, dass sie dort Gavin, die Liebe ihres Lebens, finden würde.

*LONGLISTED FOR THE BOOKER PRIZE FOR FICTION 2023**WINNER OF THE AUTHORS' CLUB BEST FIRST NOVEL AWARD 2024**SHORTLISTED FOR THE SOCIETY OF AUTHORS ADCI LITERARY AWARD*'Delicate and strong.

Therapeutically Applied Role-Playing Games provides a comprehensive approach to implementing therapeutically applied role-playing game (TA-RPG) groups for mental health practitioners.

Therapeutically Applied Role-Playing Games provides a comprehensive approach to implementing therapeutically applied role-playing game (TA-RPG) groups for mental health practitioners.

Understanding Autistic Relationship Across the Lifespan is an accessible overview of autistic relationships from the early years through to old age.

Understanding Autistic Relationship Across the Lifespan is an accessible overview of autistic relationships from the early years through to old age.

This book presents the current state of knowledge and recent advances on three topics in research on Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD): the (debated) existence of profiles of abilities, the role of bilingualism, and the impact of interactive technologies.

*Nominated for Best Book at the 2025 Chortle Awards*'Outstanding, I want to press it into the hands of every newly diagnosed person' Fern Brady'Like a Martian's guide to living on Earth.

Hazard is a poignant, unflinching memoir of the emotional intricacies of growing up with a severely disabled sibling.

Inspirational, true-life story about a man with intellectual challenges who perseveres, overcoming a myriad of obstacles to make his dream a reality.

After discovering that Shelley's youngest child had verbal communication delays and later being diagnosed as having Autistic Spectrum Conditions, she chose to look at life through the eyes of the child.

Valentina ist elf Jahre alt.

Valentina ist elf Jahre alt.

Desde que tenía tres o cuatro años, John Elder Robison es consciente de que es diferente de los demás.

This book provides a comprehensive curriculum on essential job-related social skills that will aid educators, job coaches, behavior specialists, behavior analysts, and other professionals to improve employment outcomes of individuals with autism spectrum disorder and other neurodevelopmental disabilities.

This book provides a comprehensive curriculum on essential job-related social skills that will aid educators, job coaches, behavior specialists, behavior analysts, and other professionals to improve employment outcomes of individuals with autism spectrum disorder and other neurodevelopmental disabilities.

Das vorliegende gleichermaßen umfassende wie detailreiche Lehrbuch bringt Sie auf den aktuellen Stand der Klinik und Forschung im Bereich Autismus und verwandter Verhaltensprobleme (Asperger-Syndrom, atypischer Autismus, PDD-NOS) im Kindes- und Erwachsenenalter.

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.

In Tracing Autism, Des Fitzgerald offers an up-close account of the search for a neurological explanation of autism.

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).

Completely revised and updated, this book focuses on sensory perceptual problems as identified by individuals on the autism spectrum.

Filled with strategies and advice, this empowering guide presents practical ways to improve the mental wellbeing of people on the Autism Spectrum.

*Silver medal winner in the 'Middle Grades Fiction' category of the Nautilus Book Awards 2015*Astie has always been different.

'We don't just come out once.

The relationship between autism and eating disorders is often overlooked or misunderstood.

People with autism are at a higher risk of developing OCD, with research showing that up to 37% of young people with ASD also have comorbid OCD.

'A must-read!

The transition from high school to adulthood is one of the most challenging times for young people on the autism spectrum.

LONGLISTED FOR THE POLARI CHILDREN'S & YA BOOK PRIZE'An essential guide' LIZZIE HUXLEY-JONES'This book is perfect' WENN LAWSON'One of the most important books in autism literature' CHARLOTTE AMELIA POE'Wonderfully diverse and vibrant' FOX FISHERIn this empowering and honest guide for LGBTQIA+ autistic teens, Erin Ekins gives you all the tools you need to figure out and explore your gender identity and sexuality.

Everything you need to know about PDA from what it is, to how to work with PDA pupils is in the pages of this introductory guide.

Providing expert yet accessible guidance to parents of young autistic people who are going to college, this book helps parents support their child from application through to graduation.

Drawing on the author's personal experience of parenting a child with PDA, this insightful and informative guide offers strategies and tips for all aspects of daily life, including sensory issues, education and negotiation.

ESSENCE (Early Symptomatic Syndromes Eliciting Neurodevelopmental Clinical Examinations) refers to the group of neurodevelopmental disorders including autism, ADHD and tic disorders as well as conditions gaining increasing awareness such as ARFID, PANS and PANDAS.

It's not always easy to stand out from the crowd, especially if you're a teenager.

For autistic people who find themselves facing a criminal charge, understanding how the features of autism may have contributed to their behaviour can be vital context for their defence.

This practical guide provides a complete picture of how non-physical and physical interventions can be used to manage behaviour and keep children with autism spectrum disorders or emotional, social and behavioural difficulties safe.

Making new friends at work can be tricky - it's tough to predict how people will react to certain situations.

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

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.

A Celebration of Everyone Who Fulfills Their Purpose Through Unexpected ChallengesUntil two years of age, Craig and Samantha's son Connor was just like other kids playful, verbal, and affectionate.

Drawing on the author's extensive clinical and research experience, this book presents practical strategies purposefully developed for parents, therapists and teachers working with autistic adolescents experiencing anxiety.

Autism is a complex developmental disability.