Autism with Severe Learning Difficulties

Rita Jordan

• Publisher: Souvenir Press
• Year: 2013
• Print ISBN: 9780285635999
• eBook ISBN: 9780285642386
• Topic: Psychology
• Subtopic: Autism Spectrum Disorders
• Index: Psychology

Autism can exist with any level of general ability, but it often occurs with additional severe learning difficulties. Rita Jordan has a lifetime of experience of working with individuals with autism and in this practical guide she uses techniques from a variety of programmes to outline how to develop the strengths of individual children while reducing problem behaviour.Covering topics such as the implications of the dual diagnosis, characteristic behaviour and development, fostering social interaction, understanding, preventing and managing challenging behaviour as well as how to support parents and how to deal with sexuality and the transition to adulthood this is a complete guide. This book will be invaluable to parents and key workers.

Table of contents

• Cover
• Title Page
• Contents
• Dedication
• Preface
• 1 Implications of the Dual Diagnosis
• 2 Characteristic Behaviour and Development
• 3 Fostering Social Interaction
• 4 Systems of Communication
• 5 Teaching Language and Communication
• 6 Play Skills
• 7 Supportive Educational Environments
• 8 Understanding and Preventing Challenging Behaviour
• 9 Approaches to Planning and Management of Behaviour
• 10 Daily Living Skills, Leisure and Support for Families
• 11 Transition to Adult Life
• 12 A Productive Life and Sources of Help
• References
• Index
• Also available in ebook
• Copyright