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How to live with autism and asperger syndrome, practical strategies for parents and professionals, Chris Williams and Barry Wright ; illustrated by Olive Young

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How to live with autism and asperger syndrome, practical strategies for parents and professionals, Chris Williams and Barry Wright ; illustrated by Olive Young
Language
eng
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references (pages 313-322) and index
Illustrations
illustrations
Index
index present
Literary Form
non fiction
Main title
How to live with autism and asperger syndrome
Nature of contents
bibliographydictionaries
Responsibility statement
Chris Williams and Barry Wright ; illustrated by Olive Young
Sub title
practical strategies for parents and professionals
Table Of Contents
Does my child have autism spectrum disorder (ASD)? -- 1. First worries -- 2. Assessment -- 3. Emotional impact on the family -- How do children with autism spectrum disorders view the world? -- 4. Mindblindness -- 5. Getting the gist -- 6. Sensory interests -- 7. Imagination, memory, time perception and planning -- 8. Language -- How can we help? -- 9. Managing behaviour -- 10. Developing social skills -- 11. Developing communication skills -- 12. Tantrums, aggression, and frustration -- 13. Feeding -- 14. Toileting -- 15. Soiling -- 16. Sleeping -- 17. Preoccupations -- 18. Compulsions, routines, and rituals -- 19. Mannerisms and repetitive movements -- 20. Other interventions -- 21. Final thoughts
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How to Live with Autism and Asperger Syndrome: Practical Strategies for Parents and Professionals
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