First Steps in Intervention with Your Child with Autism: Frameworks for Communic

Description: First Steps in Intervention with Your Child with Autism by Phil Christie, Elizabeth Newson, Wendy Prevezer, Pamela Venus, Susie Chandler This book addresses communication and language development of children with autism, from teaching non-verbal communication such as pointing, to moving towards spoken language. It champions initial intervention at an early stage of communication, but the many practical ideas and strategies can be applied to children of school age. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description One of the major difficulties for children with autism is in developing communication and language. The earlier this problem is addressed, the more effectively these skills can be improved. Inspired by research and clinical practice, this book addresses communication and language development of children with autism, from teaching non-verbal communication such as pointing, to moving towards spoken language. This book champions initial intervention with children at an early stage of communication, but the many practical ideas and strategies can also be usefully applied to children of school age, if they are at an early stage of communication.First Steps in Intervention With Your Child With Autism is perfect for parents looking to understand their child better and, in turn, help improve their childs development and communication. This will also be a useful reference for all professionals working to support families with a child on the autism spectrum. Notes Covers all aspects of communication, from speaking and listening to interactive play. Author Biography Phil Christie is Consultant Child Psychologist and Director of Sutherland House Childrens Services, which includes a non-maintained special school for students with autism between the ages of 3-19. Elizabeth Newson was joint director of the Child Development Research Unit at Nottingham University with her husband John, until she was made Emeritus Professor on her retirement in 1994. She was awarded the OBE for services to children on the autistic spectrum in 1999. Wendy Prevezer, formerly a speech and language therapist, has worked with children on the autism spectrum as a Music Specialist at Sutherland House School since 1986, using and developing the Musical Interaction approach. Susie Chandler is a research psychologist now based at the Institute of Child Health and Guys Hospital, London where she continues to carry out research into the identification and treatment of autism spectrum conditions, through screening and early intervention studies. Table of Contents Chapter 1. Introduction. Chapter 2. Developing an Understanding of Autism. Chapter 3. Taking the First Steps. Chapter 4. Interactive Play. Chapter 5. The Beginnings of Structure. Chapter 6. Teaching Pointing. Chapter 7. Understanding Language. Chapter 8. Moving Towards Spoken Language. Chapter 9. Sharing Conceptual Play. Index. Review This is a beautifully written book by experienced practitioners from differing professional backgrounds...Its clearly written teaching ideas will be highly valued by parents and professionals alike. Even experienced practitioners are likely to find new ideas or approaches to consider...This book will be highly valued addition to these because to its unique style in sharing theory and practice. -- Naplic NewsletterThis enjoyable, easy to read, informative book champions initial intervention with preschool children with autism. It contains many practical ideas and strategies centred around interactive play and early social communication that can also be applied to school aged children if they are at an early stage... It is good value for money for departments on a budget. -- Speech & Language Therapy in PracticeThis book offers a wealth of of strategies and will help parents to understand their child better and help them to improve their childs development and communication. This will also be useful to professionals working to support families with a child on the autism spectrum. -- CommunicationThis book is written to address one of the major difficulties children with autism face; developing social empathy. The book supports individual early intervention in order to progress early communication skills. The text provides an overview on understanding autism and guides the reader through topics such as interactive play, teaching pointing, understanding language, developing spoken language and sharing conceptual play... The book provides a lovely, gentle way of comparing typical development of childhood communication to those with a diagnosis of autism. It is very easy to read and interweaves practical activities and strategies... The book is perfect for parents looking to understand a child who has a diagnosis of autism, and ways they can help develop the childs communication. It is an appropriate text for occupational therapists and professionals that are new to working with children with autism. -- British Journal of Occupational Therapy Promotional Early interventions for parents looking to understand their child with autism and help them communicate Long Description One of the major difficulties for children with autism is in developing social empathy in the same way as other children. The earlier this problem is addressed, the more effectively these skills can be improved.This book champions initial intervention with children at an early stage of communication but the many practical ideas and strategies can also be usefully applied to children of school age if they are at an early stage of communication.First Steps in Intervention With Your Child With Autism is perfect for parents looking to understand their child better and, in turn, help improve their childs development and communication. This will also be a useful reference for all professionals working to support families with a child on the autism spectrum. Review Text This book is written to address one of the major difficulties children with autism face; developing social empathy. The book supports individual early intervention in order to progress early communication skills. The text provides an overview on understanding autism and guides the reader through topics such as interactive play, teaching pointing, understanding language, developing spoken language and sharing conceptual play... The book provides a lovely, gentle way of comparing typical development of childhood communication to those with a diagnosis of autism. It is very easy to read and interweaves practical activities and strategies... The book is perfect for parents looking to understand a child who has a diagnosis of autism, and ways they can help develop the childs communication. It is an appropriate text for occupational therapists and professionals that are new to working with children with autism. Review Quote This is a beautifully written book by experienced practitioners from differing professional backgrounds...Its clearly written teaching ideas will be highly valued by parents and professionals alike. Even experienced practitioners are likely to find new ideas or approaches to consider...This book will be highly valued addition to these because to its unique style in sharing theory and practice.- Naplic NewsletterThis enjoyable, easy to read, informative book champions initial intervention with preschool children with autism. It contains many practical ideas and strategies centred around interactive play and early social communication that can also be applied to school aged children if they are at an early stage... It is good value for money for departments on a budget.- Speech & Language Therapy in PracticeThis book offers a wealth of of strategies and will help parents to understand their child better and help them to improve their childs development and communication. This will also be useful to professionals working to support families with a child on the autism spectrum.- Communication Promotional "Headline" Early interventions for parents looking to understand their child with autism and help them communicate Description for Reader One of the major difficulties for children with autism is in developing communication and language. The earlier this problem is addressed, the more effectively these skills can be improved. Inspired by research and clinical practice, this book addresses communication and language development of children with autism, from teaching non-verbal communication such as pointing, to moving towards spoken language. This book champions initial intervention with children at an early stage of communication, but the many practical ideas and strategies can also be usefully applied to children of school age, if they are at an early stage of communication.First Steps in Intervention With Your Child With Autism is perfect for parents looking to understand their child better and, in turn, help improve their childs development and communication. This will also be a useful reference for all professionals working to support families with a child on the autism spectrum. Description for Sales People Written by experts in the field of early intervention with children with autism, including Elizabeth Newson, who was awarded an OBE for services to children on the autistic spectrum Details ISBN1849050112 Author Susie Chandler Short Title 1ST STEPS IN INTERVENTION W/YO Language English ISBN-10 1849050112 ISBN-13 9781849050111 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2009 Illustrator Pamela Venus Imprint Jessica Kingsley Publishers Subtitle Frameworks for Communication Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Illustrations 40 Line drawings UK Release Date 2009-05-15 NZ Release Date 2009-05-15 Pages 208 Publisher Jessica Kingsley Publishers Publication Date 2009-05-15 DEWEY 618.9285882 Audience General AU Release Date 2009-05-14 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 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