Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASA)

A practical guide for therapists, teachers and parents

by Vera Bernard-Opitz

Description

A frequently asked question from parents, therapists and teachers is how to treat autism spectrum disorder (ASD) successfully. These questions, often asked by parents, therapists and teachers, are answered in this practice manual. The Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) and Autism-specific Behaviour Therapy (ABT) are regarded as the most successful methods for children with autism. Concrete steps are shown toward the elimination of behavioural problems and for the development of cognitive, social and communicative abilities. The third edition of this proven specialist book provides updated sequences of the STeP curriculum, task analyses and advice on new learning opportunities through mobile apps.

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Author Biography

Dr. Vera Bernard Opitz is a clinical psychologist, therapist and holds a BCBA-D (Board Certified Behaviour Analyst doctorate), is an author and editor of a magazine on autism.

W. Kohlhammer GmbH

W. Kohlhammer GmbH

Kohlhammer is a traditional publishing house located in southern Germany and was established in 1866. It is one of Germany’s principal academic publishing houses and is active in a large variety of academic areas. Making quality information available to professionals, the academia as well as to an interested and informed public has been and remains Kohlhammer’s ambition. Kohlhammer’s areas of expertise include:History, Theology, Religious Studies, Cultural Studies, Philosophy, Ethics, Economics as well as Psychology, Pedagogy, Special Education, Medicine and Health Care and Law.

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Bibliographic Information

  • Publisher W. Kolhammer GmbH
  • Publication Date December 2014
  • Orginal LanguageGerman
  • Publication Country or regionGermany
  • FormatPaperback
  • Primary Price 39.99 EUR
  • Pages296
  • ReadershipProfessional and Scholarly
  • Publish StatusPublished
  • EditionThird Edition
  • Dimensions23,2 x 15,5

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