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Cooley, Myles L. – Free Spirit Publishing, 2018
Covering topics including PTSD, bipolar disorder, autism spectrum disorder, and many others, this accessible, ready-to-use reference explains how each disorder or difficulty might be exhibited in the classroom and offers straightforward suggestions for what to do (and what not to do). Using clear, jargon-free language, the book helps all…
Descriptors: Mental Disorders, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Depression (Psychology), Autism
Gavin-Evans, Karen M.; Owings-Fonner, Nicole M.; Ziegert, Amanda K.; Carr, Colleen M.; Thomas, Tina S. – Organization for Autism Research, 2008
"A Parent's Guide to Assessment" is the fifth volume in the "Life Journey through Autism" series published by the Organization for Autism Research (OAR). It is intended to remove the mystery surrounding assessment, provide parents with a practical understanding of the assessment process, equip them as a parent with the…
Descriptors: Parent Materials, Autism, Parents, Evaluation Methods
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Roth-Hanania, Ronit; Busch-Rossnagel, Nancy; Higgins-D'Alessandro, Ann – Infants and Young Children, 2000
A review of the development of self and empathy in infancy in general is followed by discussion of atypical development, noting that autistic children have a general deficit in development of empathic capacity and physical and representational sense of self. Specific interventions to enhance the development of both sense of self and empathic…
Descriptors: Autism, Child Development, Disabilities, Emotional Development
McAfee, Jeanette L. – 2002
This volume presents a curriculum developed specifically to develop the social, emotional, and organizational skills of individuals with Asperger's Syndrome or high functioning autism. The book offers ideas and techniques drawn from various disciplines including cognitive behavioral therapy, applied behavioral therapy, education, and occupational…
Descriptors: Abstract Reasoning, Autism, Behavior Change, Communication Skills
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Jordan, Rita – 1997
This guide offers practical guidance for parents and practitioners working directly with children who have autism or Asperger's Syndrome. Chapter 1 distinguishes between the two conditions, offers a practical definition of autism, and stresses the importance of individual differences. Chapter 2 is on identifying special needs in autism and notes…
Descriptors: Asperger Syndrome, Autism, Behavior Change, Behavior Problems
Pulice, Pat – 1987
This guide presents methods for promoting integrated development in autistic children, through the use of attachment-based activities. The first section reviews the literature on autism, including its etiology, diagnosis, treatment, and attachment research. The second section describes the Minneapolis Children's Medical Center program, called…
Descriptors: Affective Behavior, Attachment Behavior, Autism, Child Development