Difference Not Disorder : Understanding Autism Theory in Practice / Dr. Catherine Harvey.

Author/creator Harvey, Catherine
Other author McFadden, Kevin.
Format Electronic
Publication InfoLondon : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2018.
Description1 online resource (242 pages)
Supplemental ContentProQuest 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 noteIntroduction.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
Source of descriptionOnline resource; title from PDF title page (EBSCO, viewed April 6, 2018).
Source of descriptionPrint version record.
Issued in other formPrint version: Harvey, Catherine. Difference Not Disorder : Understanding Autism Theory in Practice. London : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, ©2018 9781785924743
Genre/formElectronic books.
ISBN9781784508630 (electronic bk.)
ISBN1784508632 (electronic bk.)
Stock numberJessicaKingsleyPublishers9781784508630 Ingram Content Group

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