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Authoring Autism : On Rhetoric and Neurological Queerness
Contending that autism represents a queer way of being that simultaneously embraces and rejects the rhetorical, Yergeau shows how autistic people queer the lines of rhetoric, humanity, and agency. In so doing, she demonstrates how an autistic rhetoric requires the reconceptualization of rhetoric's very essence.
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Autism Spectrum Disorders and Other Severe Disabilities
Discusses the enhancement of the pedagogical skills of special education teachers who work specifically with students on the autism spectrum and have concurrent, significant intellectual disabilities. Due to the increase in diagnosis of autism, the This book provides instructional strategies/methodologies for students on the low and high ends of the spectrum, as defined by the DSM, Fifth Edition, and with other concurrent severe disabilities.
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The Broad Autism Phenotype
This volume provides in-depth coverage about a construct known as the broad autism phenotype (BAP). The BAP encompasses biological, cognitive, emotional, behavioral, and interpersonal characteristics resembling those found on the autism spectrum, although more subtle than what is evident among individuals who meet formal criteria for an autism spectrum diagnosis.
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The Broad Autism Phenotype
Provides in-depth coverage about a construct known as the broad autism phenotype (BAP). Encompasses biological, cognitive, emotional, behavioral, and interpersonal characteristics resembling those found on the autism spectrum, although more subtle than what is evident among individuals who meet formal criteria for an autism spectrum diagnosis.
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Colour Coding for Learners with Autism : A Resource Book for Creating Meaning Through Colour at Home and School
Contains a wealth of tried-and-tested printable resources to enable the practical application of color coding in the classroom and at home are included on a CD-ROM.With colourful illustrations and resources, Colour Coding for Learners with Autism is an effective, must-have teaching tool for anyone involved in the education of young people with autism.
Parents of Children with Autism
Examines how parents of children with autism navigate the educational and medical systems, understand their own and their children's bodies, and support and educate one another.
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Re-Thinking Autism: Diagnosis, Identity and Equality
The authors offer a critique of the medical model that has produced a perpetually marginalising approach to autism, and explain the contradictions and difficulties inherent in existing attitudes. They examine and dispute the scientific validity of diagnosis and 'treatment', asking whether autism actually exists at the biological level, and question the value of diagnosis in the lives of those labelled with autism.
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Teaching Children with Autism to Mind-Read: The Workbook
Present effective approaches, strategies, and practical guidelines to help alleviate social and communication problems in individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD).
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Autism Equality in the Workplace
This book demonstrates how day to day changes in the workplace can make it more inclusive and productive for all employees.
HV1568 .B666 2016
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Building Language Using Lego® Bricks
A flexible and powerful intervention tool designed to aid children with severe receptive and expressive language disorders, often related to autism and other special educational needs. This practical manual equips you for setting up and adapting your own successful sessions.
LC4717.85 .R35 2016
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Developing Motor and Social Skils: Activities for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
This book focuses on motor and social skills development for young children with autism spectrum disorder and is geared toward special education teachers, general education teachers, and related personnel.
GV445 .D46 2017
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Educating Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Considers the history and current state of autism as a field in transition, to cover its varied approaches and philosophies, and to describe the interventions used throughout the developmental cycle.
LC4717 .E36 2012
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The Reason I Jump
A one-of-a-kind memoir that demonstrates how an autistic mind thinks, feels, perceives, and responds in ways few of us can imagine. Parents and family members who never thought they could get inside the head of their autistic loved one at last have a way to break through to the curious, subtle, and complex life within.
RC553.A88 H5313 2013
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Teaching the Basics of Theory of Mind: A Complete curriculum with Supporting Materials for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Related Social Difficulties Aged Approximately 5 to 9 years
This manual contains a 12-week curriculum designed to incorporate a multi-sensory approach to developing the critical and basic aspects of Theory of Mind (ToM). The activities are designed to be used with children aged 5-9, who have been diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) or who have related social challenges.
LC4717 .O734 2015
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Encyclopedia of Autism Spectrum Disorders
The Encyclopedia consists of 5 volumes and approximately 1,500 entries divided by the major conceptual areas of ASD and PDDs, including: Research trends and findings, behavior/speech, communication, treatments and, education.
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Encyclopedia of Autism Spectrum Disorders
The Encyclopedia consists of 5 volumes and approximately 1,500 entries divided by the major conceptual areas of ASD and PDDs, including: - Research trends and findings - Behavior/speech - Communication - Treatments - Education Taking advantage of the techniques offered by the electronic medium, the Encyclopedia of Autism Spectrum Disorders offers an extensive cross-referencing system facilitating search and retrieval of information.
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The Essential Manual for Asperger Syndrome (ASD) in the Classroom : What Every Teacher Needs to Know
This handbook is an easy-to-navigate resource that promotes a positive learning environment in which students with Asperger syndrome (ASD) can thrive. Kathy's unique ability to explain the ASD mind-set shines through as her concise descriptions reveal how to recognise and develop the child's strengths to the fullest potential whilst guiding and mentoring through areas of difficulties.
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Handbook of Early Intervention for Autism Spectrum Disorders
Acomprehensive reference for researchers, professors, and graduate students as well as clinicians and other scientist-practitioners in clinical child and school psychology, child and adolescent psychiatry, social work, rehabilitation, special education, and pediatric medicine.
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Nature and Needs of Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders and Other Severe Disabilities : A Resource for Preparation Programs and Caregivers
Focuses on Autism Spectrum Disorders and Other Severe Disabilities (ASD/SD). Its purpose is to discuss the enhancement of the pedagogical skills of special education teachers who work specifically with students on the autism spectrum and have concurrent, significant intellectual disabilities
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