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Autism : educational and therapeutic approaches /

There are a number of different approaches and therapies available for children, young people and adults on the autistic spectrum. This work offers concise and clear explanations of a variety of proposed interventions and their effectiveness, and helps the reader to decide on the most appropriate tr...

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Main Authors: Kalyva, Efrosini
Published: SAGE,
Publisher Address: Los Angeles :
Publication Dates: 2011.
Literature type: Book
Language: English
Greek
Edition: English language ed.
Subjects:
Autism in children > Treatment
Autistic children > Education
Autism spectrum disorders in children
Autistic Disorder > therapy
Behavior Therapy
Child
Education, Special
Summary: There are a number of different approaches and therapies available for children, young people and adults on the autistic spectrum. This work offers concise and clear explanations of a variety of proposed interventions and their effectiveness, and helps the reader to decide on the most appropriate treatment for each individual. The author provides information about recent scientific evidence and the latest research, and allows the reader to consider the pros and cons of each approach. She focuses on the following areas: cognitive-behavioral approaches; developing social interaction; alternati
Item Description: "Greek edition first published 2005"--Title page verso.
Carrier Form: xii, 185 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references (pages 143-180) and index.
ISBN: 0857024884
9780857024886
Index Number: RJ506
CLC: R749.4
Call Number: R749.4/K149
Contents: Cognitive-behavioural approaches. Applied behaviour analysis ; TEACCH programme ; Cognitive-behavioural therapy ; Denver Health Sciences Programme ; DIR/floortime method ; LEAP: learning experiences: an alternative programme for preschoolers and parents ; Miller method -- Approaches for developing social interaction. Social stories ; Circle of friends -- Approaches for developing alternative communication. PECS ; Sign language -- Approaches based on play. Non-directive play ; Pivotal response training ; Integrated play groups -- Sensorimotor approaches. Music therapy ; Sensory integration ;

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