Difference Not Disorder : Understanding Autism Theory in Practice / Dr. Catherine Harvey.
| Author/creator | Harvey, Catherine |
| Other author | McFadden, Kevin. |
| Format | Electronic |
| Publication Info | London : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2018. |
| Description | 1 online resource (242 pages) |
| Supplemental Content | ProQuest Ebook Central |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Intro; Difference Not Disorder: Understanding Autism Theory in Practice by Catherine Harvey; Preface; Part I. Autism History and Theory: Thinking and Constructs Underpinning Autism as We Know It Today; 1. What If We Got It Wrong?; Introduction; The Book's Origin: What If We Got It Wrong?; What Is Autism? The Core Differences; Note; 2. Autism: A Recent Story; Introduction; Autism: The Past; The Emotional and Environmental Theory; The Ecological Theory; The Genetic/Organic Theory; Autism: The Present; The DSM-5; Autism: The Future; Notes; 3. Autism Approaches: Origins and Insights. |
| Contents | Introduction; Approaches Stemming from the Emotional and Environmental Theorists; The Son-Rise Program (SRP); Intensive Interaction; Floortime; Final Thoughts on Approaches Stemming from the Emotional and Environmental Theorists; Approaches Stemming from Emotional and Environmental to Physiological and Environmental Theorists; Vaccine Causes; Bowel Disease Causes; Amalgam Causes; Hyper-Immunity and Other Immune System Causes; Allergies and Food Intolerances and/or Sensitivity Causes; Food Allergies; Food Intolerances; Yeast and Candida Causes; Bacterial Infections and Viruses Causes. |
| Contents | Approaches Stemming from the Ethological Theorists; Approaches Stemming from the Genetic/Organic Theorists; Behaviourism; Applied Behavioural Analysis (ABA); Ole Ivar LÃıvaas; Treatment and Education of Autistic and Related Communication-Handicapped Children (TEACCH); The Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS); Phase 1: How to Communicate; Phase 2: Distance and Persistence; Phase 3: Discrimination between Symbols; Phase 4: Using Phrases; Phase 5: Answering a Direct Question; Phase 6: Commenting; Final Thoughts on Approaches Stemming from the Genetic/Organic Theorists; Note. |
| Contents | 4. A Changed Socio-Culture or Impairment Increase; Introduction; Impairment or Difference; Increased Prevalence or a Changing Society; Increased Prevalence or Changes in Social Constructions of Children and Childhood; Increased Prevalence or Changes in Socio-Educational Models; Increased Prevalence or Changing Expectations of Developmental Stages; Increased Prevalence or Earlier Identification; Increased Prevalence or Diagnostic Changes; Increased Prevalence or Movement from Social Entertainment to Information Technology; Notes. |
| Contents | Part II. Understanding the Theory of Autism as Difference in practice; 5. School and Children with Autism; Introduction; A School for All; Guidelines and Practices for Schools Fit to Serve Children with Autism (and Visual Learners); Whole School Approaches; De-Stress Strategies/Practices; A Sense of Place/Belonging for All; Speech Reduction; Visually Aid and Clarify; Consider Sensory Needs; Countdown Transitions; Be Honest and Straightforward; Be Proactive; Praise; Foster Independence; Teach Change; Mission Statement for a School Fit to Serve Children with Autism; Notes; 6. Behaviour Management. |
| Abstract | This practical guide provides excellent practical guidance to support children with autism. Covering topics from behaviour management to sensory needs, this book provides a clear overview which will help practitioners put autism research into practice, learn from historic mistakes and create the most supportive environment for children with autism. |
| General note | Introduction. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Source of description | Online resource; title from PDF title page (EBSCO, viewed April 6, 2018). |
| Source of description | Print version record. |
| Issued in other form | Print version: Harvey, Catherine. Difference Not Disorder : Understanding Autism Theory in Practice. London : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, ©2018 9781785924743 |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| ISBN | 9781784508630 (electronic bk.) |
| ISBN | 1784508632 (electronic bk.) |
| Stock number | JessicaKingsleyPublishers9781784508630 Ingram Content Group |
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| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
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| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |