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      • Trusted Partner
        Family & health

        A Family with Autism

        When Autism is the Rule, not the Exception

        by Joyce van Maaren

        Four out of your five children have autism, and your husband too! This is what happened to Joyce van Maaren. Over the years four of her children and her husband are diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder. In A Family With Autism she talks openly about how her life gets turned upside down over and over again, and how the family had to regain their balance. In this inspiring and lovable book, Joyce van Maaren takes the reader on a journey – one with many ups and downs. Readers can find support in her story and discover what autism means for daily life. But most of all, they will be inspired to make the most of every day, even if they or their family has to deal with autism (or other psychological disorders). Target Group: people with autism and their relatives, families of which some members have autism.

      • Trusted Partner
        Health & Personal Development

        Mindfulness for Adults with Autism

        A Handbook for Therapists and Adults with ASD

        by Annelies Spek

        This book discusses a new type of therapy that can help people with autism to be less overburdened, let go of recurrent thoughts, and get better at recognizing physical signs of stress. Mindfulness includes meditation techniques that are derived from Buddhism and that do not require much communication or insight in thoughts and feelings. This is especially beneficial for people with autism, for whom communication and social interaction can be a challenge.  After a clear introduction to what mindfulness is, each chapter of this book offers a meditation exercise. For each meditation exercise useful tips and tricks are given, as well as potential pitfalls that relate directly to autism. Mindfulness for adults with autism is the first treatment for adults with autism that has proven to be effective. Because of its readability and the beautiful illustrations, this book is highly recommended for both therapists and people with autism.

      • Trusted Partner
        Health & Personal Development

        More Peace, Less Stress

        A Step-by-Step Guide for Adults with ASD

        by Marja Boxhoorn

        When you have autism, you probably have to cope with stress on a daily basis. Often, people with autism do not know how to recognize stress, what causes stress, and what they can do to reduce it. More peace, less stress offers a useful step-by-step plan. In seven steps, the reader learns what causes stress, how to recognise stress signals, and what they can do to feel more at ease. The book includes practical exercises so new knowledge can be applied right away. Being more at ease means to be able to: have better relationships with a partner, family, friends and colleagues, focus attention to get things done more easily, have a grip on life, instead of experiencing chaos, restlessness and insecurity and feel more powerful and have more self-esteem.

      • January 2015

        Autism - A Handbook Of Diagnosis & Treatment Of ASD

        A handbook of diagnosis and treatement of ASD

        by Sumita Bose

        Autism is a complex developmental disability. Generally, Autism presents itself during the first three years of a person's life. The condition has an effect on normal brain function characterized by social impairments, communication difficulties, and restricted, repetitive, and stereotyped patterns of behaviour. Males are five times more likely to be affected than females. As early as infancy, a baby with Autism may be unresponsive to people or focus intently on one item only. A child may appear to develop normally and then withdraw and become indifferent to social engagement. Children may fail to respond to their names and often avoid eye contact with other people. They have difficulty interpreting what others are thinking or feeling because they can't understand social cues. “Autism – A Handbook of Diagnosis & Treatment of ASD” discusses signs, symptoms, causes, myths, facts, therapies, treatment, education, career and many more things related to autism. It provides practical advice so that the special child can lead a quality life to the extent possible. #v&spublishers

      • November 2021

        Pediatric Collections: Autism Spectrum Disorder

        by American Academy of Pediatrics

        Over the last 15 years the progress in awareness and research about Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) has been dizzying. Through advances in genetics and genomics, more than 100 genes and genomic regions have been confidently associated with ASD, with new ASD risk genes being identified regularly.

      • Paediatric medicine
        February 2008

        Autism and the Environment

        Challenges and Opportunities for Research, Workshop Proceedings

        by Forum on Neuroscience and Nervous System Disorders, Institute of Medicine

        Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) constitute a major public health problem, affecting one in every 150 children and their families. Unfortunately, there is little understanding of the causes of ASD, and, despite their broad societal impact, many people believe that the overall research program for autism is incomplete, particularly as it relates to the role of environmental factors. The Institute of Medicine's Forum on Neuroscience and Nervous System Disorders, in response to a request from the U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services, hosted a workshop called "Autism and the Environment: Challenges and Opportunities for Research." The focus was on improving the understanding of the ways in which environmental factors such as chemicals, infectious agents, or physiological or psychological stress can affect the development of the brain. Autism and the Environment documents the concerted effort which brought together the key public and private stakeholders to discuss potential ways to improve the understanding of the ways that environmental factors may affect ASD. The presentations and discussions from the workshop that are described in this book identify a number of promising directions for research on the possible role of different environmental agents in the etiology of autism.

      • December 2014

        Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASA)

        A practical guide for therapists, teachers and parents

        by Vera Bernard-Opitz

        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.

      • LEO IS NOT AN ALIEN/LEO NO ES UN EXTRATERRESTRE

        by David Gómez, Susanna Peix, Carolina Luzón

        Leo is a child with ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder), he doesn’t know how to express his emotions with words, so his parents are very worried because they can’t communicate with him. Sometimes he behaves like a gorilla that hits everything in its reach, other times like a caged tiger and sometimes he cries a lot. But one day Leo learns to communicate with words, although none comes out of his mouth. A beautiful poetic text full of sensitivity and empathy. Carolina Luzón’s illustrations, a mixture of techniques and collage, show a poetic and realistic image to immerse ourselves in Leo’s metaphorical universe.

      • Personal & social issues: disability & special needs (Children's/YA)
        February 2015

        Plan A is for Autism

        using the AFFECTs model to promote positive behaviour

        by Caroline Smith

        This practical resource provides a systematic process for helping teachers and others to promote positive behaviour in children and young people with Autistic Spectrum Disorders. This text provides an original multi-element approach leading to planned individual interventions. Drawn from the author’s extensive knowledge of autism, it enables those living and working with children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) to jointly plan for change. This resource will: provide an overview of the behaviours of children with autism explore the underlying reasons why children with autism act and react as they do consider quite carefully who is impacted by the behaviour of the child with autism,with outcomes for emotional well-being explore how to make a difference in the shorter term by using the Two Time approach help you to implement a unique and individual intervention plan for the child with autism using the AFFECTS plan.

      • Therapy & therapeutics
        April 2008

        Groupwork for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder Ages 11-16

        An Integrated Approach

        by Christina Howe, Liz Ann Davidson, Alyson Eggett, Kerrie Old

        These three books include a short, easy-to-read theoretical background to ASD focusing on the underlying impairments and their impact on sensory processing, motor development, play, language and communication skills, social skills, emotional development and behaviour for the relevant age group. Each developmental area is intrinsically linked and progress in one aspect of development is dependent on progress in another so a multi-disciplinary approach is essential. All the books examine the role of various individual professionals while emphasising the need to develop a multi-disciplinary approach combining their areas of expertise. The books also describe a multi-disciplinary approach to groupwork providing practical advice and photocopiable resources to enable readers to: Assess individual needs Organise groups (including group members, venue and transport) Set individual group targets Plan group sessions (examples of activities for each developmental area are provided) Evaluate progress. Each book offers ideas for developing good teamwork, including peer review, and working towards a trans-disciplinary approach where professionals can step into each others’ roles where appropriate.

      • Therapy & therapeutics
        October 2007

        Groupwork with Children aged 3-5 with Autistic Spectrum Disorder

        An Integrated Approach

        by Alyson Eggett, Ayson Eggett, Christina Howe, Liz Ann Davidson

        Groupwork for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: Ages 3-5 is the first of three books promoting a multidisciplinary approach to working with children on the autism spectrum. The author team of speech & language therapists and occupational therapists have used their experience of working together in this way to create a practical resource for professionals working with children with ASD in small groups. The book aims to develop the children's skills in seven key areas of development: " Communication & language " Socialisation " Play " Sensory " Motor " Behaviour " Emotional Case studies, working examples, photocopiable checklists, assessment forms and session sheets are provided for group facilitators to: " Assess individual needs " Set individual targets " Create personalised programmes " Plan & run group sessions " Evaluate progress " Carry out peer reviews Forty photocopiable activities, differentiated according to the developmental area being targeted as well as the developmental level of the child, are also included. Groupwork for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: Ages 3-5 provides an invaluable resource for speech & language therapists, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, play therapists, family therapists, teachers, support staff and all those working to develop the children's skills in small groups. Parents and carers are actively encouraged to participate in gruopwork with their child.

      • Medical

        Dermatologic Surgery

        American Society for Dermatologic Surgery

        by Edited By: William P. Coleman III, M.D.

        Representing dermatologists performing all procedures – cosmetic, general, reconstructive and Mohs – ASDS members are experts in treating skin and soft tissue with surgical and non-surgical methods. ASDS membership is the single, most powerful means to enhance your practice image among consumers and to advance your skills and understanding of cosmetic and reconstructive dermatologic procedures. From hands-on education and innovative mentoring programs to a national branding campaign to legislative efforts protecting your practice, the ASDS connects you to resources that deliver results and help you succeed today and into the future. Journal Launched 1981, Volume 40. Published monthly. Pay-per-view $57.00.

      • Biography & True Stories
        May 2018

        Comics and Columbine

        An outcast look at comics, bigatory and school shootings

        by Tom Campbell

        A book for every teacher, every parent, every teenager Written from the perspective of the classroom avenger, this book explores distorted thinking and reveals the ‘socially acceptable’ evils that provoke such a lethal response. The book is the story of one man, a step by step chronicle of the development of the school shooter’s thinking. It is also the story of everyone who has ever watched, with horror, the terrible aftermath of a school shooting and asked themselves, why? Extensively illustrated with images that reflect the horror of increasing mental isolation, the book offers, not only understanding, but also provides hope for those slipping through society’s cracks.

      • Sustainable agriculture
        May 2016

        Diseases of Field Crops and Their Integrated Management

        by Sanjeev Kumar

        The book has been written covering major aspect of field crop diseases. o Each chapter has further been divided into sub-heads such as introduction and economic importance, symptoms on different parts, causal organism, disease cycle and favorable conditions. o Symptoms of important diseases have been illustrated with colored photographs which will help in their correct and easy diagnosis. o Management practices including, cultural, physical, biological, host resistance leading to integrated disease management. This book will serve immensely for teachers and students in the field of plant pathology.

      • Medicine: general issues
        November 2014

        Acute Medicine 2015

        by Declan O'Kane

        Acute Medicine is written for registrars, junior doctors and medical students working on the wards. It is a current and concise guide to hospital emergency medicine which provides: • detailed management of acute medical and surgical emergencies, including in pregnancy • general ward management issues • descriptions of key procedures • normal laboratory values • drug formulary covering the common drugs you will use every day. It is not just a list of instructions, but contains detailed pathophysiology and useful clinical pearls. It is designed to be carried round in a pocket for easy reference.

      • Microbiology (non-medical)
        June 2023

        Principles of Plant Breeding

        by Hari Har Ram

        The present book entitled Principles of Plant Breeding is an introductory text book covering all the basic principles of plant breeding distributed over 32 chapters including both conventional and innovative plant breeding approaches. The book has an exhaustive glossary capturing all aspects related to plant breeding.

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