How to live with autism and asperger syndrome : practical strategies for parents and professionals /: practical strategies for parents and professionals. (2003)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Chris Williams and Barry Wright ; illustrated by Olive Young.
• Other Names: Williams, Chris, 1955-; Wright, Barry; Young, Olive
• 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.
• Publisher Details: London : Jessica Kingsley Publishers
• Publication Date: 2003
• Extent: 1 online resource (336 pages)
• Subjects: 618.92/8588; Child Care & Upbringing; Autism in children; Asperger's syndrome; Autistic Disorder -- Popular Works; Asperger Syndrome -- Popular Works
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781846420825; 1846420822
• Access Rights: Legal Deposit; Only available on premises controlled by the deposit library and to one user at any one time; The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK).
• Access Usage: Restricted: Printing from this resource is governed by The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK) and UK copyright law currently in force.