Psychology

Understanding the roots of anger and encouraging appropriate and acceptable ways of expressing this are essential skills for anyone working with young people.

This book sets out a clear theoretical framework for Gestalt Play Therapy, giving examples of questions the therapists might ask the child at certain stages, and offering the whole gamut of play therapy and travelling through the therapeutic journey.

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Disorganized children' may display a range of behaviours symptomatic of, for example, ADHD, autism and conduct disorders, but they often fail to meet all the criteria for a clear diagnosis.

Written specifically for siblings of children with Tourette Syndrome (TS), Why Do You Do That?

`The effects of social context and social structure on health are well documented.

This book does exactly what it says on the tin!

This book provides a comprehensive overview of vision problems in children with developmental disabilities such as AD/HD, autism spectrum disorders, and specific learning disabilities.

As a probation officer and social worker, Anne Bannister has successfully used creative therapies with abused children for 25 years.

John Woods presents a theoretical approach and practical suggestions for mental health practitioners working therapeutically with young people who have abused.

This excellent, informative and well presented, a book provides the reader with fourteen edited chapters covering an area of policy and practice that is quite specific but will inform anyone interested in the development of a service user participation ethos in adult social care.

Integrating cutting-edge relational theory with technique, this volume reveals the deeply personal nature of the intersubjective process of group therapy as it affects the group therapist and other group members.

This book has contributions, largely related to group analysis, from an international selection of well-known group analysts, psychologists, psychiatrists and academics.

Inspired by the often uncomfortable interplay between autistic individuals, parents and professionals in understanding autistic spectrum conditions, Olga Bogdashina uses the concept of Theory of Mind (ToM) to consider these groups' different (and often conflicting) perspectives.

This highly accessible and informative book offers practical strategies for the protection of children that all parents, teachers, and anyone involved in the life of a child will find indispensable.

Rebels with a Cause is a comprehensive guide to working with adolescents using action techniques and drama therapy.

Realizing the College Dream with Autism or Asperger Syndrome is both a practical and a personal account of one ASD student's successful experience of going to college.

Some children's 'difficulties' do not present in an obvious way, which makes diagnosis problematic, and access to help unforthcoming.

*Shortlisted for the Young Minds Book Prize 2006*Shattered Lives bears witness to the lives of children who have experienced abuse and neglect, and highlights the effects of early traumatic episodes.

The Pampered Child Syndrome is a welcome source of advice for parents or professionals working with children who are given all the love and care they need, yet who remain unhappy, anxious or angry.

Seeing Through New Eyes offers an accessible introduction to the treatment of visual dysfunction, a significant but neglected problem associated with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) and other developmental disabilities.

Individuals with Asperger's Syndrome (AS) benefit from a positive, affirming support of their individuality.

To many of the people who live or work with an individual with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD), the processes by which those with autism make sense of the world around them may seem mysterious.

In this critique and extension of the work of S.

When his son, Matthew, was finally diagnosed with autism at 12 years old, Mike Stanton thought the diagnosis marked the end of their troubles.

The title is an effective, manualized parent education programme'- Educational Book ReviewThis ground-breaking training programme has been developed in response to a real need for evidence-based early interventions for very young autistic children.

Progress made with children with conduct disorder in specialist schools often does not transfer to the home, but this book shows how behavioural parent training and applied behaviour analysis can help professionals work with parents to continue improving their child's behaviour.

This fully photocopiable resource offers a flexible framework for the assessment and measurement of the communication skills of children with autistic spectrum disorders (ASDs).

This book offers a comprehensive overview of clinical, research and personal perspectives on Asperger Syndrome, including contributions from parents and experts in the fields of psychology, social work, psychiatry, genetics, sexology and vocational counselling.

Bipolar Disorder is often underdiagnosed in children.

This one-stop practical guide will show you how to understand, record and interpret your dreams.

Bullying is a serious problem for people with Asperger Syndrome (AS), both at school and in the workplace, and displaying 'different' behavior, such as not understanding social rules or hand-flapping, exacerbates the risk of being victimized.

Understanding who you are can be a lonely and difficult process following the diagnosis of Asperger's Syndrome (AS).

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

Gluten-free casein-free diets are widely used to improve cognitive function, speech patterns, behavior, and general well-being in children on the autistic spectrum.

This book is not only reassuring; it is inspiring, and bursting with ideas and achievable strategies.

Children on the Autism Spectrum often grow up to find they are unable to cope effectively with the challenges of adult life.

People with Asperger Syndrome have many characteristics that are frequently seen in a negative light.

If you have a child on the autism spectrum who struggles with the challenges of daily life, then this book is for you!

Dyslogical children are commonly labelled as having one or more of a mix of conditions that include Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, Conduct Disorder, Bipolar Disorder and Oppositional Defiant Disorder.

In its essence, this is a practical book that focuses on aiding recovery from trauma over a carefully structured timeframe.

Autism was not a recognised disorder in Jane Austen's lifetime, nor for well over a century after her death.

Anne's sister Becky was born in 1958, long before most people had even heard of autism.

The Verbal Behavior (VB) approach is a form of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), that is based on B.

Draw me a picture of what you would look like if you turned into a monster.

Ann Boushey's teenage son Jon was diagnosed with high-functioning autism in kindergarten.

Replays addresses the challenging behaviors of children with autism spectrum disorders through interactive symbolic play.

This one-stop practical guide will show you how to get your body back on track.

People with Asperger's Syndrome have difficulty with interpersonal relationships, yet are well known to be loyal and dependable friends.

Mealtimes are about much more than just re-fuelling, and the importance of mealtimes in the care of people with dementia cannot be overestimated.