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1 online resource (242 pages) |
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Intro; Difference Not Disorder: Understanding Autism Theory in Practice by Catherine Harvey; Preface; Part I. Autism History and Theory: Thinking and Constructs Underpinning Autism as We Know It Today; 1. What If We Got It Wrong?; Introduction; The Bookâ#x80;#x99;s Origin: What If We Got It Wrong?; What Is Autism? The Core Differences; Note; 2. Autism: A Recent Story; Introduction; Autism: The Past; The Emotional and Environmental Theory; The Ecological Theory; The Genetic/Organic Theory; Autism: The Present; The DSM-5; Autism: The Future; Notes; 3. Autism Approaches: Origins and Insights |
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IntroductionApproaches Stemming from the Emotional and Environmental Theorists; The Son-Rise Program (SRP); Intensive Interaction; Floortime; Final Thoughts on Approaches Stemming from the Emotional and Environmental Theorists; Approaches Stemming from Emotional and Environmental to Physiological and Environmental Theorists; Vaccine Causes; Bowel Disease Causes; Amalgam Causes; Hyper-Immunity and Other Immune System Causes; Allergies and Food Intolerances and/or Sensitivity Causes; Food Allergies; Food Intolerances; Yeast and Candida Causes; Bacterial Infections and Viruses Causes |
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Approaches Stemming from the Ethological TheoristsApproaches Stemming from the Genetic/Organic Theorists; Behaviourism; Applied Behavioural Analysis (ABA); Ole Ivar LÃıvaas; Treatment and Education of Autistic and Related Communication-Handicapped Children (TEACCH); The Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS); Phase 1: How to Communicate; Phase 2: Distance and Persistence; Phase 3: Discrimination between Symbols; Phase 4: Using Phrases; Phase 5: Answering a Direct Question; Phase 6: Commenting; Final Thoughts on Approaches Stemming from the Genetic/Organic Theorists; Note |
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4. A Changed Socio-Culture or Impairment IncreaseIntroduction; Impairment or Difference; Increased Prevalence or a Changing Society; Increased Prevalence or Changes in Social Constructions of Children and Childhood; Increased Prevalence or Changes in Socio-Educational Models; Increased Prevalence or Changing Expectations of Developmental Stages; Increased Prevalence or Earlier Identification; Increased Prevalence or Diagnostic Changes; Increased Prevalence or Movement from Social Entertainment to Information Technology; Notes |
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Part II. Understanding the Theory of Autism as Difference in practice5. School and Children with Autism; Introduction; A School for All; Guidelines and Practices for Schools Fit to Serve Children with Autism (and Visual Learners); Whole School Approaches; De-Stress Strategies/Practices; A Sense of Place/Belonging for All; Speech Reduction; Visually Aid and Clarify; Consider Sensory Needs; Countdown Transitions; Be Honest and Straightforward; Be Proactive; Praise; Foster Independence; Teach Change; Mission Statement for a School Fit to Serve Children with Autism; Notes; 6. Behaviour Management |
| Summary |
This practical guide provides excellent practical guidance to support children with autism. Covering topics from behaviour management to sensory needs, this book provides a clear overview which will help practitioners put autism research into practice, learn from historic mistakes and create the most supportive environment for children with autism |
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Introduction |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Online resource; title from PDF title page (EBSCO, viewed April 6, 2018) |
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Print version record |
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Autism in children -- Treatment
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Autistic Disorder
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MEDICAL -- Gynecology & Obstetrics.
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Autism in children -- Treatment
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
McFadden, Kevin
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| ISBN |
9781784508630 |
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1784508632 |
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