Sensory Autism
Oct 11th, 2004 | By admin | Category: Natural and Homeopathic|
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Autism $115.83 Written by child neurologists, this comprehensive, multi-authored volume on autism systematically discusses the classification, epidemiology and neurobiology of autism. Autism lacks a unique etiology or specific pathology, so the behaviorally defined social deficits, language impairments and repetitive behaviors that define autism are explored from a developmental neurology perspective. The evidence suggesting that autism is a disorder of neuronal development is reviewed by experts on the genetics, neuroanatomy and neuroradiology, neurochemistry, immunology, and neurophysiology of autism. Chapters provide comprehensive reviews of the common neurological problems associated with autism such as epilepsy, sleep disturbances and motor and sensory deficits. Neuropsychological assessment, medical and psychopharmacologic management, educational and behavioral interventions, and outcome are discussed within the clinical content of the practising neurologist. The research agenda needed to understand the neurology of autism is emphasized throughout the book and in the conclusion. |
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Sensory Perceptual Issues in Autism and Asperger Syndrome $24.95 The ability to perceive accurately stimuli in the environment is basic to many areas of academic, communicative and social functioning. Although people with autism live in the same physical world and deal with the same ‘raw material’ their perceptual world turns out strikingly different from that of non-autistic people. It is widely reported that autistic people have ‘unusual’ sensory perceptual experiences that may involve hypo- and hypersensitivity, fluctuation between different ‘volumes’ of perception and difficulty interpreting a sense. In this book, Olga Bogdashina attempts to define the role of sensory perceptual problems in autism identified by autistic individuals themselves. Often ignored by many professionals, this is one of the main problems highlighted by autistic individuals. This book singles out possible patterns of sensory experiences in autism and the cognitive differences caused by them. The final chapters are devoted to assessment and intervention issues with practical recommendations for selecting appropriate methods and techniques to eliminate the problems and enhance the strengths. Sensory Perceptual Issues in Autism is vital to teachers and other professionals working with autistic individuals to fully comprehend sensory perceptual differences in autism. This book will help readers select appropriate methods for dealing with autistic individuals. In addition, parents of autistic individuals and autistic individual themselves will find the information will enable them to initiate relevant strategies and environmental changes to facilitate more effective learning. |
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Practical Sensory Programmes for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Other Special Needs $29.95 Children with autistic spectrum disorders (ASD) often have sensory processing difficulties. They may be very sensitive to particular sounds or materials, or unresponsive to injuries most children would find painful. This practical book offers a six-step approach to developing a successful programme to help children cope with sensory input they find overwhelming, and to identify activities they may find relaxing or rewarding. Sue Larkey draws on her experience of working with children with autism to offer more than 30 activities using touch, sound, taste, vision and movement, and gives advice on how to use these activities as opportunities to improve children’s communication skills. She provides detailed photocopiablechecklists to assess children’s sensory reactions, sleep patterns, sense of movement and use of eye contact. Parents, occupational therapists and educational professionals will find this workbook to be a rich source of fun ideas for improving sensory processing in autism, and easily adaptable for children with other special needs. |
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Practical Sensory Programmes $28.71 This practical guide for educators and parents describes a six-step approach they can use to design programs that help children with autism spectrum disorders learn to cope with sensory input. Consultant Larkey developed the activities while working in a specialist autism spectrum disorder school, but they may be applied in a variety of settings. Photocopiable checklists aid in the assessment of children`s sensory reactions, sleep patterns, sense of movement, and use of eye contact. Annotation )2007 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com) |
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The Soul of Autism (Paperback) $10.87 Explores autism as it is defined, how it is diagnosed, and the unaccountable rise in the number of cases in recent years, in addition to the multi-sensory aspects of those with autism, and includes helpful guidance for improved communication. Original. |
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