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Autism Spectrum Disorders [Two Volumes]: A Handbook For Parents & Professionals
by Brenda Smith (edt) Myles
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ISBN Number: 9780313336324
Subtitle: A Handbook for Parents and Professionals
Written by: Myles, Brenda Smith (edt)
Editor: Swanson, Terri Cooper
Editor: Myles, Brenda Smith
Written by: Swanson, Terri Cooper
Written by: Smith, Brenda
Written by: Myles, Brenda Smith
Written by: Duncan, Megan Moore
Written by: Holverstott, Jeanne
Published by: Praeger Publishers
Subject: Higher
Subject: Curricula
Subject: Special Education, General
Subject: Autism in children
Subject: Child development disorders, Pervasive.
Subject: Special / General
Copyright: 2007
Date of Publication: September 2007
Cover Type: Hardcover
Written in: English
Illustrations: Yes
Number of Pages: 544
Book Size: 10.18x7.28x1.70 in. 3.42 lbs.
With the increased number of children being diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders, parents and professionals are in search of materials that provide information theat will enable them to better understand affected children. While in the past individuals who were diagnosed had limited verbal and intellectual skills, newly diagnosed children often have good language skills and even areas of giftedness. This A-to-Z work contains original entries on the topic of Autism Spectrum Disorders. Entries include facts about disabilities, personal and historic perspectives, interventions, assessments, educational methods, trusted internet resources, and national organizations. The work outlines the contributions of founding researchers and other professionals and includes personal perspectives from individuals with ASD and their parents. It also includes lesson plans that can be implemented in a home, school, or community setting. No other such definitive resource exists that provides both educational and practical information related to ASD. Book News Annotation: Written to be accessible to parents and other general readers, this
2-volume reference contains entries arranged in an A-Z format. The
entries contain definitions of terms, descriptions of conditions, and
explanations of educational and other treatment processes and terms,
among other topics. Appendices contain a lists of newsletters,
journals, organizations, and a collection of personal stories. The
contributors are academics, educators, other specialists, and
graduate students.
Annotation ©2007 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com) Review: This is an excellent resource for those needing a primer on autism spectrum disorders. Each article in this two-volume work is signed, and the longer articles include references and sometimes a "further reading" list. A roster details contributors' areas of expertise in autism and its variations. The generally well-written articles, from contributors with excellent credentials who deal with autism every day, vary in length from a few hundred words to a few thousand. Topics covered range from evaluation of children with autism to advice on how to cope with common concerns inherent in raising autistic children, including auditory sensitivity, bullying in school, making eye contact, recognizing social cues, and making appropriate conversation. The second volume contains four appendixes: "Newsletters," "Journals," "Organizations," and "Personal Perspectives." The latter will be especially useful for parents, grandparents, or teachers who want to read firsthand accounts from mothers and fathers of autistic children, and also personal accounts from higher functioning adults and young people with diagnoses in the autism spectrum (e.g., Asperger Syndrome). This work will serve as an indispensable tool for those searching for answers to the many questions surrounding autism spectrum disorders. Highly recommended. All levels. ChoiceSynopsis: Provides parents, professionals, and others with concise, accurate, and practical information related to Autism Spectrum Disorders.
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