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Al-Ghani KI, Al-Ghani H. The Panicosaurus. Managing Anxiety in Children Including Those with Asperger Syndrome. Jessica Kingsley Publishers; 2012.54 p. American Academy of P. Autism : Caring for Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders. A Resource Toolkit for Clinicians. American Academy of Pediatrics; 2013.

Have you ever felt a sense of dread and worry creeping over you? That might be the Panicosaurus coming out to play... Sometimes the Panicosaurus tricks Mabel's brain into panicking about certain challenges, such as walking past a big dog on the street or when her favourite teacher is not at school. With the help of Smartosaurus, who lets her know there is really nothing to be afraid of, Mabel discovers different ways to manage Panicosaurus, and defeat the challenges he creates for her. This fun, easy-to-read and fully illustrated storybook will inspire children who experience anxiety, and encourage them to banish their own Panicosauruses with help from Mabel's strategies. Parents and carers will like the helpful introduction, explaining anxiety in children, and the list of techniques for lessening anxiety at the end of the book.

This toolkit was developed to support health care professionals in the identification and ongoing management of children with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) in the medical home. The toolkit is divided in to the following sections listed below. Please choose a section for specific information and tools that can be found in the toolkit. Some sample tools are provided on this page. Introduction This section contains the 2 ASD clinical reports and developmental screening policy statement. It also contains other AAP ASD publications and helpful Web sites. Identification This section contains freestanding algorithms for ASD and general developmental screening that can serve as quick references for the clinician. It also includes surveillance and screening tools that are sensitive to ASD for 3 different age groups. No tool is perfect and inclusion of these tools does not imply AAP endorsement; they were chosen because of their easy accessibility and reliability based on current available research. Referrals This section provides sample referral forms and letters that can assist the clinician in gaining access to insurance payment for early intervention, educational, and therapeutic services for patients with ASDs. Physician Fact Sheets This section provides the clinician with additional informational fact sheets that complement and further explain selected topics addressed in the 2 ASD clinical reports: seizures, sleep, nutrition, gastrointestinal disorders, behavior, education, complementary and alternative medicine, and more.

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Barthelemy C, Lelord G, Duche D-J. Les échelles d'évaluation clinique en psychiatrie de l'enfant. Expansion Scientifique Française; 1991.166 p. Beaugerie-Perrot A, Lelord G. Intégration scolaire et autisme. PUF - Presses Universitaires de France; 1991.126 p.

Nombreux sont les praticiens exercant en pédopsychiatrie qui s'intéressent aujourd'hui aux méthodes d'évaluation. L'élaboration d'échelles de comportement chez l'enfant répond à leur attente car elle permet notamment la confrontation d'observation cliniques et biologiques et la surveillance d'effets thérapeutiques. Ces échelles enrichissent en effet l'examen clinique rénové par l'emploi du magnétoscope. Le livre présenté par Catherine Barthélémy et Gilbert Lelord fournit d'abord une revue détaillée des principaux instruments actuellement utilisables en langue française pour l'évaluation clinique de divers syndromes psychiatriques, des premières années jusqu'à l'adolescence. Les auteurs décrivent ensuite, à propos de l'échelle ECA (Evaluation des Comportements Autistiques) mise au point par eux-même, les procédures de construction et de validation nécessaires pour assurer la qualité de tels instruments. Ils montrent l'intérêt de l'analyse statistique susceptible d'apporter des données nouvelles (axes, facteurs,...) utiles au praticien comme au chercheur. Ce livre marque une étape décisive dans la description et la compréhension des troubles du développement. Il rendra grand service aux personnes (psychiatres, psychologues, pédiatres, éducateurs et rééducateurs de toutes disciplines, orthophonistes, psychomotriciens,...) concernées par les difficultés psychologiques et psychopathologiques de l'enfant.

Le désir des parents de voir leur enfant handicapé fréquenter une école comme les autres s'exprime aujourd'hui de façon très affirmée. Pour ce qui concerne les enfants autistes qui posent souvent des problèmes douloureux et émouvants, médecins, psychologues, éducateurs, instituteurs ont des opinions parfois divergentes, qui reflètent d'ailleurs les orientations différentes des organismes de tutelle. Ce livre analyse dans une première partie la littérature française et étrangère rapportée par des parents et par les professionnels. Les auteurs nous font part ensuite de leur propre expérience clinique, empirique et pragmatique. Il s'agit de l'intégration scolaire individuelle d'enfants à partir d'un hôpital de jour, en tenant compte de l'évaluation de paramètres individuels, hospitaliers, familiaux et scolaires. Cette expérience montre l'importance d'un centre de référence et de guidance représenté ici par l'équipe de pédopsychiatrie, qui propose un schéma d'intégration " à la carte " au prix d'une lourde charge de travail. Cet ouvrage, délibérément non polémique, s'adresse à toutes les personnes concernées ou intéressées par l'autisme de l'enfant.

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Brissiaud R, Ouzoulias A, Boulard C, Riou M, Malaussena P. L'album à calculer. J'apprends les Maths - Grande Section Maternelle. Retz; 2004.60 p. Buxbaum JD, Hof PR. The Neuroscience of Autism Spectrum Disorders. Academic Press; 2013.480 p.

Il existait de nombreux "livres à compter". Voici le premier "album à calculer". En jouant avec lui, les enfants vont apprendre toutes les décompositions des 7 premiers nombres. L'album à calculer les fait entrer dans différentes histoires : les 3 pingouins, les 4 souris, les 5 grenouilles, les 6 vautours et les 7 sorcières. Ces histoires se transforment en jeux grâce aux deux rabats de la couverture : quand une page est cachée, les enfants cherchent à l'imaginer. C'est ainsi qu'ils apprennent, par exemple, que 5 est la somme de 1 et 4, de 2 et 3, etc. L'album à calculer, bien qu'il puisse être utilisé de manière indépendante, fait partie de l'ensemble pédagogique "J'apprends les maths - Grande Section". Cet ensemble comprend : - Un "jeu de fiches à calculer" où les enfants retrouveront les personnages et les histoires de l'album. En jouant avec des fiches cartonnées, ils continueront d'apprendre à calculer. Ce jeu est conçu pour fonctionner en petits groupes autonomes. - Un Livre du maître où l'on trouvera des modèles de fiches à photocopier pour des activités écrites individuelles qui sont en relation avec le contenu de l'album. - Une série de posters et du matériel pour l'apprentissage de la géométrie.

Autism is no longer considered a rare disease, and the Center for Disease Control now estimates that upwards of 730,000 children in the US struggle with this isolating brain disorder. New research is leading to greater understanding of and ability to treat the disorder at an earlier age. It is hoped that further genetic and imaging studies will lead to biologically based diagnostic techniques that could help speed detection and allow early, more effective intervention. Edited by two leaders in the field, this volume offers a current survey and synthesis of the most important findings of the neuroscience behind autism of the past 20 years. With chapters authored by experts in each topic, the volume explores etiology, neuropathology, imaging, and pathways/models. Offering a broad background of ASDs with a unique focus on neurobiology, the volume offers more than the others on the market with a strictly clinical focus or a single authored perspective that fails to offer expert, comprehensive coverage. Researchers and graduate students alike with an interest in developmental disorders and autism will benefit, as will autism specialists across psychology and medicine looking to expand their expertise.

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Coyne P, Nyberg C, Vandenburg ML. Developing Leisure Time Skills for Persons with Autism: Structured Playtime Activities. Future Horizons; 2011.228 p. Delacour J. Neurobiologie des comportements. Hermann; 1984.265 p.

Make free time fun for kids with ASD! Free time should be part of the day that all kids look forward to. But for many children on the autism spectrum, it can be a painfully unstructured part of the day that causes anxiety and fear. This book provides comprehensive, structured strategies to help adults introduce meaningful activities to ASD children, which they can practice at school or at home. The first half of the book provides forms and charts that will help adults assess the child's sensory needs, select age-appropriate activities, and then determine level of interest in specific activities. The second half provides numerous "Activity Cards" for going to the park, playing games, listening to music, and many more! This detailed guide also covers: The components of leisure development Assessing leisure patterns, skills, and preferences Activities that require minimal supervision Community activities Ongoing assessment And more!

La neurobiologie des comportements est une discipline nouvelle dont l'importance croît rapidement. Son objectif est de déterminer, parmi tous les mécanismes moléculaires et cellulaires possibles, ceux qui sont effectivement mis en jeu au sein du système nerveux par tel ou tel aspect du fonctionnement de l'organisme intact. Cet objectif ne peut être atteint que par une collaboration interdisciplinaire : si le psychologue, le pédagogue, l'éthologiste se doivent de connaître les bases neurobiologiques de la motivation sexuelle, de l'apprentissage ou de la perception visuelle, le neurophysiologiste, le neurochimiste ne peuvent ignorer les caractéristiques, les lois des comportements s'ils veulent que les phénomènes qu'ils étudient servent réellement à l'explication du fonctionnement de l'organisme. Ainsi s'est créé et s'étend un nouveau champ, où, pour ne prendre que quelques exemples remarquables, s'établissent des relations entre la neurochimie et la psychopathologie, la neuropharmacologie et l'ethnologie, la neurologie et la linguistique. Le but de cet ouvrage est de donner aux étudiants avancés, aux chercheurs des sciences de la vie et des sciences humaines, une synthèse de niveau élevé, oeuvre d'un spécialiste, sur quelques points particulièrement importants : la neurobiologie du comportement alimentaire, du comportement sexuel, des réactions émotionnelles, des phénomènes d'apprentissage et de mémoire, la psychiatrie biologique, la neurologie du langage et de la communication.

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Farrell M. The Effective Teacher's Guide to Autism and Communication Difficulties. Practical strategies. Routledge; 2012.96 p. Gallo-Lopez L, Rubin LC. Play-Based Interventions for Children and Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Routledge; 2012.369 p.

In this welcome second edition of The Effective Teacher's Guide to Autism and Communication Difficulties, best-selling author Michael Farrell addresses how teachers and others can develop provision for students with autism and students that have difficulties with speech, grammar, meaning, use of language and comprehension. Updated and expanded, this book allows the teacher to be self-critical in developing classroom approaches and offers up-to-date research combined with professional experience on how to best achieve good practice in the classroom. This accessible book offers down-to-earth information on: •Terms and definitions •Legal considerations •Classroom strategies •Useful resources •Pedagogical issues. This new edition will be a useful source of ideas and guidance for teachers and others working with children with autism or other communication disorders. It will also be useful for all new teachers, for those continuing professional development, school mamagers and administrators.

Play-Based Interventions for Children and Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorders explores the most recognized, researched, and practical methods for using play therapy with the increasing number of children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs), and shows clincians how to integrate these methods into their practices. Using a diverse array of play-based approaches, the book brings together the voices of researchers and practicing clinicians who are successfully utilizing play and play-based interventions with children and adolescents on the autism spectrum. It also examines the neurobiological underpinnings of play in children on the autism spectrum and the overall effect of play on neuro-typical and neuro-atypical development. Finally, through careful integration of theory with real-world clinical case application, each chapter also shows clinicians how to incorporate a particular treatment approach and make it a viable and effective part of their work with this challenging clinical population.

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Gerhardt PF, Crimmins DB. Social Skills and Adaptive Behavior in Learners with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Brookes Publishing; 2013.308 p. Gioia GA, Isquith PK, Guy SC, Kenworthy LE. BRIEF : Inventaire d'evaluation Comportelentale des Fonctions Exécutives. Hogrefe; 2013.

Promoting better social skills and behavior is a top priority for anyone who works with learners with autism—but which practices really improve outcomes? Find out in this cutting-edge volume, a reader-friendly synthesis of the latest findings from more than 20 of today's top researchers in the field. Coordinated by the highly respected Organization for Autism Research, this accessible book is an ideal text for future professionals and essential reading for administrators and consultants in educational settings. Readers will explore current evidence, best-practice recommendations, and future research directions for •assessing social skills with evidence-based methods and tools •conducting interventions that really make a difference •promoting friendships and peer acceptance •increasing joint attention •implementing schoolwide positive behavior support •improving outcomes with Pivotal Response Treatment •strengthening children's self-help skills •providing effective support for families of children with autism •using appropriate pharmacologic interventions to manage symptoms associated with ASD Readers will also get first-hand insights from individuals on the autism spectrum and their family members and service providers, who provide balanced perspectives on today's research trends and practices. A cornerstone resource for current and future professionals working with learners of all ages, this book will help readers understand what really advances the social skills and behavior of students with autism—so they can use effective practices to improve the lives of children and families.

La BRIEF évalue les comportements d'enfants et d'adolescents de 5 à 18 ans à partir de 86 questions regroupées en 8 échelles : Inhibition, Flexibilité, Contrôle émotionnel, Initiation, Organisation matérielle, Mémoire de travail, Planification/Organisation, Contrôle. Ces échelles permettent au praticien, par l'analyse du profil, de repérer des dysfonctionnements exécutifs ayant un impact dans la vie quotidienne. Les trois premières échelles permettent également de calculer un indice de régulation comportementale (IRC). Les cinq échelles restantes constituent l'indice de métacognition (IMC). Enfin, un score composite exécutif global (CEG) vient compléter les indices comportementaux pouvant être utiles au psychologue.

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Hansen RL, Rogers SJ. Autism and Other Neurodevelopmental Disorders. American Psychiatric Publishing; 2013.306 p. Hollister Sandberg E, Spritz BL. A Brief Guide to Autism Treatments. Jessica Kingsley Publishers; 2013.176 p.

The accelerating advancement in research in neurodevelopmental disorders—including autism spectrum disorders, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, learning disorders, and more—has enormous implications for clinical practice. Autism and Other Neurodevelopmental Disorders provides clinicians with up-to-date information on the impact these advances have on the standard of care in the range of disorders commonly encountered by both primary and subspecialist physicians. The authors, affiliated with the UC-Davis MIND Institute, explain the latest findings from the biological, behavioral, and clinical sciences in ways that are accessible to clinicians and helpful to patients and their families. Specific features include: •A uniform chapter structure that makes it easy for the reader to locate material and make comparisons between and among disorders. Each chapter addresses signs and symptoms (including onset and developmental course); epidemiology and etiology (including known genetic and environmental contributors, biological mechanisms and relevant animal models); diagnostic criteria; differential diagnosis and comorbidities; and evidence-based interventions. •The inclusion, where possible, of current draft DSM-5 diagnoses, as well as DSM-IV. •Practical focus on psychological/behavioral and medical issues, as well as other supports and resources for patients, their families, and the community. •Emphasis on current, ongoing research that holds promise for future clinical care. •Identification of new research directions and needs. •A comprehensive chapter devoted to the effects each of the neurodevelopmental disorders has on language and social communication. Replete with tables, illustrative figures, key points, and suggestions for further reading, Autism and Other Neurodevelopmental Disorders helps clinicians meet the challenge of providing the most up-to-date and effective care for their patients.

The number of intervention options available for children with autism can be overwhelming for parents. This book provides brief, user-friendly descriptions of the most commonly publicized treatments for autism, summarizing the available information in an objective and accessible way. Each short chapter covers a single treatment from Applied Behavior Analysis to Gluten-Free Casein-Free diets, as well as lesser known therapies such as Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy. Each includes a definition and description; a summary of the prevailing information gleaned from popular press; an explanation of what the science says; and an idea of potential costs to parents and schools. This straight-talking and practical guide will allow parents of newly-diagnosed children, as well as any professionals working alongside them, to sift through the avalanche of advice and make their own informed choices about treatment.

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Leach D, Thompson T, McWilliam RA. Bringing ABA to Home, School, and Play for Young Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders and Other Disabilities. Brookes Publishing; 2012.186 p. McCandless J. Children with Starving Brains. A Medical Treatment Guide for Autism Spectrum Disorder. Bramble Books; 2002.262 p.

Applied behavior analysis (ABA) is one of the most effective interventions for children with autism spectrum disorders and other disabilities. Now you can bring ABA best practices into any early childhood setting with this book—your complete guide to using ABA within everyday routines to support children's learning, participation, and development. Ideal for use with children birth to five, this practical, reader-friendly guidebook is the first to combine ABA with natural environment intervention, the widely used, research-supported approach to meeting the needs of children with disabilities. You'll learn the fundamental principles and research behind ABA and natural environment intervention, and you'll get one clear and practical framework for •conducting effective assessment of behavior, skills, routines, and caregiver priorities •setting meaningful goals that increase the child's active participation in routines •addressing the goals with tailored ABA teaching procedures •creating powerful intervention plans that support children in specific developmental domains and routines •selecting an appropriate data collection method •monitoring progress toward goals and making adjustments as needed •ensuring consistent implementation of ABA interventions •coaching other professionals and caregivers in the ABA approach To get you started with ABA, the book gives you 25 sample teaching plans that strengthen communication, social interaction, positive behavior, independent play and daily living skills, cognitive skills, and participation in everyday routines. Vivid, realistic case studies of diverse children walk you through the ABA process from start to finish. And with the blank forms and data sheets, you'll easily assess children's skills and participation and monitor their progress toward goals. With this comprehensive guide to a proven intervention approach, you'll help young children with ASD and other disabilities make lasting improvements and participate fully at home, at school, and in their community.

Children With Starving Brains is a message of hope in the midst of a worldwide epidemic of autism, ADD and ADHD. This is the first book written by an experienced clinician that gives a step-by-step treatment guide for parents and doctors based on the understanding that ASD is a complex biomedical illness resulting in significant brain malnutrition. Genetic susceptibility activated by "triggers" such as pesticides and heavy metals in vaccines can lead to immune system impairment, gut dysfunction, and pathogen invasion such as yeast and viruses in many children. Dr. McCandless, whose grandchild with autism has inspired her "broad spectrum approach," describes important diagnostic tools needed to select appropriate treatment programs. Her book explains major therapies newly available and identifies safe and effective options for parents and physicians working together to improve the health of these special children.

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Messerli P, Lavorel P, Nespoulous J-L. Neuropsychologie de l'expression orale. Editions du CNRS; 1983.240 p. Messerschmitt P. Clinique des syndromes autistiques. Maloine; 1990.165 p.

Meyer F. Si l'autisme m'était conté... Au-delà des transparences. Editions de l'Officine; 2012.151 p.

Antoine, à sa façon, est un héros. Le Prince Coquelicot a grandi et après "L'itinéraire d'un enfant autiste", il s'impose dans ce second ouvrage comme le centre des pensées de son père. Ce dernier, en faisant de son fils son interlocuteur, explicite 15 ans de monologues, de questions sans réponses, de conversations à sens unique, mais aussi découvre une complicité père/fils de laquelle émerge une relation émotionnelle. Dans la "bulle" de l'autisme, les pères sont souvent tenus à l'écart dans la mesure où le "corps médical" a tendance à ne prendre en compte que le 1ien mère/enfant. Or "ce n'est pas parce que nous continuons à travailler à l'extérieur et sommes moins présents au foyer, que nous devenons pour autant transparents ou démissionnaires". Ce livre brise un non-dit et redonne leur place aux pères.

Recueil restructuré des communications présentées au Colloque de Genève de la société de Neuropsychologie de langue française en 1982. La première partie pose les questions suivantes: qu'est-ce que la production de la parole? Comment décrire la pathologie de l'expression orale? Quelles notions descriptives, quels modèles explicatifs a-t-on déjà invoqués? Comment aller plus loin dans la recherche clinique et expérimentale. Sont remis en question les critères de classification des aphasies: aussi bien les schémas neurologiques classiques, que les catégories de la neurolinguistique des années 1940-70. La seconde partie présente plusieurs branches de recherche.

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Meynier O, Vexiau A-M. Croisière en solitaire sur le voilier autiste. Thélès; 2012.141 p. National Institute for H, Clinical Excellence N. Autism: recognition, referral, diagnosis and management of adults on the autism spectrum. British Psychological Society; 2012.470 p.

« Je m'appelle Olivier. Je suis certes un peu différent, en apparence, de beaucoup d'entre vous, amis lecteurs, mais au plus profond, même si chaque être est unique, nous avons un grand dénominateur commun qui s'appelle la Lumière intérieure. Chacun a sa lampe... et son huile... et sa mèche. Il est important d'avoir toujours la mèche allumée en conscience. » Ce témoignage renferme à la fois l'expérience d'un parcours personnel et un espoir pour tous les autistes et leur entourage. Olivier Meynier livre dans ces pages une leçon de courage, de ténacité, mais également une confession honnête et sensible des moments de doute, d'angoisse, ou de souffrance due au rejet des autres. Il témoigne d'un grand désir de communiquer et de partager... une leçon de vie et d'enthousiasme, à lire d'urgence.

Autism is a lifelong condition with particular issues for adults, which are addressed by this NICE guideline. While some people are diagnosed in childhood, a large proportion of adults with autism find obtaining a diagnosis in adulthood difficult or impossible. Under-recognition of autism in adults can lead to inadequate care, masking of coexisting mental and physical health problems, and to social and economic exclusion. This guideline aims to address these widespread problems and increase the uptake of interventions by adults with autism to enable them to live more independent lives. This guideline reviews the evidence for care of adults with autism across the care pathway, from identification, assessment and diagnosis, to organisation, delivery and settings for care, through to psychosocial interventions and biomedical interventions for autism, challenging behaviour and coexisting mental health problems. The guideline also contains a chapter on the experience of care for adults with autism, and their families and carers, which provides a context for the evidence reviews that follow.

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Porter J. Autism and Reading Comprehension: Ready-to-Use Lesson Plans for Teachers. Future Horizons; 2011.394 p. Powell CM, Monteggia LM. The Autisms. Molecules to Model Systems. Oxford University Press; 2013.403 p.

The predictable format, repetition, and routine of these lessons will create a relaxed learning environment, while the variations in the topics will hold students' attention and help them generalize the reading skills they need to succeed! Starting with Level 1 (The Cat) and ending with Level 9 (The Lizard), special-educator Joseph Porter has developed an amazing 90 hours of animal-themed, whole-group instruction. There are two student worksheets for each of nine animals, totaling eighteen worksheets. Each worksheet has four variations, and there is a ready-to-go lesson plan for each one! There are also two sentence-building exercises for each animal theme, which will build students' observation skills and help them transform those skills into conversation and written language. In addition to the step-by-step lesson plans, Joseph provides a detailed description of what the lessons will look and feel like in the classroom, complete with valuable, first-hand advice. In the back, you'll find an appendix with numerous suggestions for complementary activities for each animal theme, so you can supplement on the "off" days with art projects, music, books, and videos. There is even a section containing Data-Collection Sheets, assessment forms that will help you record students' progress, per IEP standards. And the companion CD contains all of the worksheets, lesson plans, visual tools, and assessment forms for quick-and-easy print!

The science of autism has seen tremendous breakthroughs in the past few decades. A multitude of relatively rare mutations have been identified to explain around 15 % of autism cases with many of these genetic causes systematically examined in animal models. This marriage of human genetics and basic neurobiology has led to major advances in our understanding of how these genetic mutations alter brain function and help to better understand the human disease. These scientific approaches are leading to the identification of potential therapeutic targets for autism that can be tested in the very same genetic models and hopefully translated into novel, rational therapies. The Autisms: Molecules to Model Systems provides a roadmap to many of these genetic causes of autism and clarifies what is known at the molecular, cellular, and circuit levels. Focusing on tractable genetic findings in human autism and painstakingly dissecting the underlying neurobiology, the book explains, is the key to understanding the pathophysiology of autism and ultimately to identifying novel treatments.

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Powell S, Jordan R. Autism and Learning. A guide to good practice. Routledge; 2012. 154 p. Prelock PA, McCauley R, Charman T. Treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorders. Evidence-Based Intervention Strategies for Communication and Social Interactions. Brookes Publishing; 2012.416 p.

Autism is a complex and often puzzling disorder in which pinning down a set of rules surrounding the teaching of children with it is almost impossible to do. Many theories and approaches claim to have the solution to teaching, yet few provide the answers when an autistic child goes against the status quo. Autism and Learning addresses this problem with a principled approach that is based on the understanding of the pedagogy and psychology of autism. It shows how theory can influence practice and sets out a cognitive view of the relationship between learning and autism whilst explaining how the curriculum must be constructed as to accommodate that relationship. The book also sets out principles of pedagogy and illustrates their application. Written by practitioners experienced in teaching children with autism, the book covers examples of good practice in the most salient areas of the curriculum including: •Developing play •Group work •Science •Dance and drama •ICT •Assessment •Communication •Outdoor learning Now with an updated preface from internationally renowned editors, this classic text should be on the bookshelves of all practitioners working with autistic children.

For Speech Language Pathologists preparing to work with children who have autism spectrum disorders, selecting effective interventions for communication and social challenges is critically important. This accessible textbook gives SLPs the in-depth knowledge they need to evaluate, choose, and apply today's best interventions for communication and social interactions. With contributions from 25 top autism experts across multiple disciplines, this student-friendly text gives SLPs a thorough introduction to 12 widely used evidence-based interventions, including •augmentative and alternative communication strategies •the Developmental Individual-Difference Relationship Based (DIR®) model •Enhanced Milieu Teaching •functional communication training •joint action routines •peer mediated support strategies •Picture Exchange Communication System •Pivotal Response Treatment •Social Stories™ •video modeling applications To help readers find the information they need and compare interventions easily, each chapter clearly lays out key details on each intervention's theoretical and empirical basis, practical requirements, components, applications for both children and adults, and considerations for children from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds. Brief, illustrative video clips and case studies show the interventions in action, and helpful learning activities prepare SLPs to make sound decisions in scenarios they're likely to encounter in the field. With this practical, expertly organized textbook, tomorrow's SLPs will expertly choose and apply interventions that improve the communication and social skills of people with autism spectrum disorders.

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Rogers SJ, Dawson G, Vismara LA. An Early Start for Your Child with Autism. Using Everyday Activities to Help Kids Connect, Communicate, and Learn. Guilford Press; 2012.342 p. Saulnier CA, Ventola P. Essentials of Autism Spectrum Disorders Evaluation and Assessment. Wiley; 2012.222 p.

Cutting-edge research reveals that parents can play a huge role in helping toddlers and preschoolers with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) connect with others and live up to their potential. This encouraging guide from the developers of a groundbreaking early intervention program provides doable, practical strategies you can use every day. Nearly all young kids—including those with ASD—have an amazing capacity to learn. Drs. Sally Rogers, Geraldine Dawson, and Laurie Vismara make it surprisingly simple to turn daily routines like breakfast or bath time into fun and rewarding learning experiences that target crucial developmental skills. Vivid examples illustrate proven techniques for promoting play, language, and engagement. Get an early start—and give your child the tools to explore and enjoy the world.

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. Essentials of Autism Spectrum Disorders Evaluation and Assessment addresses the main domains of assessment, defines the purpose of the assessment, suggests test instruments, and discusses the unique clinical applications of each instrument to the diagnosis of ASD. Like all the volumes in the Essentials of Psychological Assessment series, each concise chapter features numerous callout boxes highlighting key concepts, bulleted points, and extensive illustrative material, as well as test questions that help you gauge and reinforce your grasp of the information covered. Providing an in-depth look at ASD evaluation and assessment, this straightforward book includes samples of integrated reports from comprehensive model diagnostic evaluations and prepares clinical and school psychologists, as well as speech and language pathologists, to effectively evaluate and assess ASD.

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Thompson T, Odom S. Individualized Autism Intervention for Young Children. Blending Discrete Trial and Naturalistic Strategies. Brookes Publishing; 2011.183 p.

Discrete trial instruction or naturalistic, incidental teaching: How do you choose which approach to use with young children with autism? Now there's no need to "pick a side"—this groundbreaking book helps professionals skillfully blend the best of both behavioral approaches to respond to each child's individual needs. Developed by one of the nation's leading experts on autism, this innovative, evidence-based guidebook cuts through the chaos of conflicting information and gives readers a logical, child-centered way to plan and implement intervention. Professionals will begin with an in-depth guide to creating an autism intervention profile. for each child, based on the type and severity of the child's autism characteristics and common predictors of how the child will respond to intervention (such as anxiety level, language, and social interest). Once the profile is complete, readers will learn how to match the child's individual characteristics and needs with a specially tailored blend of DTI and naturalistic teaching. To help them select and implement the right interventions for each child, professionals will get more than a dozen practical tools, including the Autism Intervention Responsiveness Scale, sample data collection forms, schedules, intervention plans, and progress reports. Readers will also learn from detailed before-and-after case studies of five children with very different characteristics and intervention needs. Through vivid accounts of their diverse intervention plans and first-person stories from their parents, readers will see exactly what individualized, child-centered interventions look like and how they help children make improvements in key areas (see below). A must for early childhood educators and interventionists, this book will demystify competing autism treatments and help readers create custom-tailored interventions that really improve child outcomes. Develop child-centered individualized interventions that help children •join in play •read nonverbal cues •communicate more effectively •overcome social anxiety •increase empathy