Title: Autism : educational and therapeutic approaches /
Authors: Kalyva, Efrosini.
Publisher: SAGE,
Year: 2011
Subjects: Child; Education, Special; Behavior Therapy; Autistic Disorder therapy; Autism in children Treatment.; Autistic children Education.; Autism spectrum disorders in children.
Abstract: 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; alternative communication strategies; developing play; sensory-motor approaches; psychotherapeutic approaches; biochemical approaches. This guide for practitioners and student teachers provides a comparative examination of the variety of treatments on offer.
Contents: Cognitive-behavioural approaches -- Approaches for developing social interaction -- Approaches for developing alternative communication -- Approaches based on play -- Sensorimotor approaches -- Biochemical approaches -- Other approaches.