Understanding Controversial Therapies for Children with Autism, Attention Deficit Disorder, and Other Learning Disabilities
Understanding Controversial Therapies for Children with Autism, Attention Deficit Disorder, and Other Learning Disabilities

Author: Elizabeth A Kurtz

Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Published: 2008-02-15

Total Pages: 212

ISBN-13: 1846427614

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Offering a balanced overview of complementary and alternative therapies, this book will be useful for parents of children with autism, ADD or other learning disabilities. The book covers a wide variety of mind-body interventions and manipulative techniques, as well as energy therapies, biologically based methods, and alternative medical systems. For each approach, the author provides a detailed description of what the treatment involves, which professionals will be working with the child, and an explanation of the rationale behind the therapy. She also offers advice on who to approach for treatment, and includes a list of recommended resources and useful contacts for further information. This book will be a valuable source of information for parents and professionals working with children who have disabilities that impact their learning or behavior.

Understanding Controversial Therapies for Children with Autism, Attention Deficit Disorder, and Other Learning Disabilities
Understanding Controversial Therapies for Children with Autism, Attention Deficit Disorder, and Other Learning Disabilities

Author: Lisa A. Kurtz

Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 212

ISBN-13: 184310864X

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Offering a balanced overview of complementary and alternative therapies, this book will be useful for parents of children with autism, ADD or other learning disabilities. The book covers a wide variety of mind-body interventions and manipulative techniques, as well as energy therapies, biologically based methods, and alternative medical systems. For each approach, the author provides a detailed description of what the treatment involves, which professionals will be working with the child, and an explanation of the rationale behind the therapy. She also offers advice on who to approach for treatment, and includes a list of recommended resources and useful contacts for further information. This book will be a valuable source of information for parents and professionals working with children who have disabilities that impact their learning or behavior.

Essential Clinical Guide to Understanding and Treating Autism
Essential Clinical Guide to Understanding and Treating Autism

Author: Fred R. Volkmar

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2017-08-21

Total Pages: 374

ISBN-13: 111858662X

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Coauthored by the premier expert on autism in the United States and an experienced academic and practicing pediatrician, this volume provides concise and practical information based on the most up-to-date research and clinical experience for primary care givers around the world. Showing clinicians how to most effectively use evidence-based techniques, this invaluable guide offers primary-care providers access to expert, current research and practice guidelines allowing them to confidently support children who present with symptoms of autism.

Understanding Fragile X Syndrome
Understanding Fragile X Syndrome

Author: Isabel Fernández Carvajal

Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Published: 2011-08-15

Total Pages: 114

ISBN-13: 0857004379

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Fragile X syndrome is one of the main causes of child developmental delay and autism spectrum disorders. A premutated form of the same gene is also the basis for neurological disabilities in adults. This book breaks down the complex science of this genetic disorder and provides the facts and advice that every bewildered parent or professional needs to support individuals with Fragile X syndrome. This handbook offers a straightforward introduction that clearly explains the condition on both a scientific and practical level. With sections on diagnosis, symptoms and treatment, as well as discussions of various emotional and behavioral considerations, the book covers all aspects Fragile X syndrome, its implications, and the possibilities open to families affected by it. The book demonstrates how with the right therapies progress can be made and emphasizes how music can be used effectively to promote communication, interaction, fine motor skills and responsiveness in children with the condition. This is an essential reference tool for families of individuals with Fragile X syndrome, as well as therapists and healthcare professionals who are unfamiliar with the condition and looking to find out more.

Visual Perception Problems in Children with AD/HD, Autism, and Other Learning Disabilities
Visual Perception Problems in Children with AD/HD, Autism, and Other Learning Disabilities

Author: Lisa A. Kurtz

Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 110

ISBN-13: 1843108267

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This book provides an overview of vision problems in children with developmental disabilities such as AD/HD and specific learning disabilities. It is appropriate for parents and professionals alike and offers non-technical explanations of how vision difficulties are screened for and advice on where to seek appropriate professional care.

Understanding Stammering or Stuttering
Understanding Stammering or Stuttering

Author: Alison Whyte

Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Published: 2012-06-15

Total Pages: 132

ISBN-13: 085700543X

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Parents and teachers of children who stammer (or stutter) may see their child suffering with embarrassment, frustration or anxiety but feel at a loss as to how best to help. This book explains the characteristics of stammering and uses illuminating first-hand accounts to demonstrate the common feelings of anguish experienced and provide clarity on what the child is likely to need in terms of support at home, school and in social situations. Packed with helpful advice for carers about how to build a child's confidence, it presents a variety of techniques and tips to alleviate the stammer and improve self-esteem and school performance. This accessible resource will shed light on the perplexing nature of stammers, enabling those who care for children affected to find answers and get the best possible help.

Understanding Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
Understanding Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder

Author: Maria Catterick

Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Published: 2014-08-28

Total Pages: 170

ISBN-13: 0857007580

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Understanding Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is a useful introduction to the most common non-genetic learning disability, which is caused by alcohol consumption during pregnancy. Written by two FASD experts, it describes how alcohol can harm the foetus and disrupt development, and explains how FASD affects individuals at different stages of their lives. With the aid of simple, illustrative diagrams, photographs and charts, it shows how you can identify FASD and gives guidance on how mothers at risk can be helped. It also provides advice for parents or carers on how children, young people and adults with FASD can be best supported. Accessible and informative, this is the essential guide to FASD for social workers, family placement teams, child protection workers, foster carers, adoptive parents, midwives and teachers.

Alphabet Kids - From ADD to Zellweger Syndrome
Alphabet Kids - From ADD to Zellweger Syndrome

Author: Robbie Woliver

Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Published: 2008-12-15

Total Pages: 482

ISBN-13: 1846428874

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From ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) to ZS (Zellweger Syndrome)-there seems to be an alphabet disorder for almost every behavior, from those caused by serious, rare genetic diseases to more common learning disabilities that hinder children's academic and social progress. Alphabet Kids have disorders that are often concurrent, interconnected or mistaken for one another: for example, the frequent combination of ASD, OCD, SID and ADHD. If a doctor only diagnoses one condition, he or she may have missed others. As the rates of these disorders dramatically rise, Alphabet Kids explains it all. Robbie Woliver covers 70 childhood disorders, providing information on causes, cures, treatments and prognoses. Chapters include a comprehensive list of signs and symptoms, and the disorders are illustrated with often heartbreaking, but always inspirational true-life stories of a child with the particular disorder. This comprehensive, easy-to-read go-to guide will help parents to sort through all the interconnected childhood developmental, neurobiological and psychological disorders and serve as a roadmap to help start the families' journey for correct diagnoses, effective treatment and better understanding of their Alphabet Kids.

Dietary Interventions in Autism Spectrum Disorders
Dietary Interventions in Autism Spectrum Disorders

Author: Kenneth J. Aitken

Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Published: 2008-10-01

Total Pages: 274

ISBN-13: 1843109395

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Provides an introduction to the clinical conditions that can cause autistic behaviour and what can be done to significantly improve many of them, with an in-depth look at the Simple Restriction Diet (SRD), describing how to implement this approach and how to evaluate its effects.

Interventions for Autism
Interventions for Autism

Author: Phil Reed

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2016-02-23

Total Pages: 368

ISBN-13: 0470669918

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Providing a vital link between theory and practice, this unique volume translates the latest research data on the effectiveness of interventions for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) into practical guidance for education professionals working with ASD pupils. Reformulates new research data on interventions for ASD into guidance for professionals, drawing on the author’s in-depth academic knowledge and practical experience Offers a comprehensive review of up-to-date evidence on effectiveness across a wide range of interventions for ASD Focuses on environmental factors in understanding ASD rather than outdated ‘deficit’ approaches, and discusses key issues in education provision such as inclusion