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Completely revised and updated, this book focuses on sensory
perceptual problems as identified by individuals on the autism
spectrum. Despite frequently being identified by individuals with
autism as one of the main problems they face, sensory perceptual
issues are still often overlooked by professionals. The author
covers the sensory perceptual experiences and sensitivities seen in
autism spectrum conditions, and the cognitive differences caused by
them. She considers assessment and intervention, and makes
practical recommendations for selecting appropriate methods and
techniques to eliminate sensory perceptual problems and enhance
individual strengths. Brought up-to-date with current research and
the latest thinking on autism, this book enables teachers, parents,
professionals and individuals with autism fully to understand and
address the problematic aspects of the sensory perceptual
differences of people with autism spectrum conditions.
This book is intended for students and soil scientists who want to
know about the state of the art in soil sciences in Chile. The book
merges a comprehensive bibliographical review of the soil surveys
carried out throughout the length and breadth of Chilean territory
during the past 40 years and more recent information obtained by
the authors in a number of field studies. As its starting point the
book presents a general overview of important features related to
Chilean soils, such as geology and geomorphology, climate, land use
and vegetation. In this long and narrow country different soil
formation factors and processes have resulted in a broad variety of
soil bodies, from the extremely arid Atacama desert to the
Patagonian and Antarctic zones. This book provides a description
and classification (mainly Soil Taxonomy) of the most important
soil types. Particularly important are soils derived from volcanic
materials, which cover extensive areas of Chile. The book also
deals with soil management topics in relation to the chemical,
physical and biological properties of Chilean soils and it includes
a number of examples from throughout the country. Finally, the book
shows how man has induced severe soil degradation problems in
Chile, such as erosive soil degradation, non-erosive soil
degradation and land desertification.
Anxiety is a prevalent and often debilitating condition for
individuals on the autism spectrum. This book promotes a
multidisciplinary approach to intervention and treatment of the
condition, providing professional understanding of the underlying
causes and available treatments. With chapters co-authored by
well-known advocates and pioneering researchers, contributors
examine factors including sensory processing issues, sleep
impairments and the crossover between the autonomic nervous system
and immune system. The book expands upon current areas of research,
including immune activation and the role of environmental
toxicants, dietary and nutritional support, the treatment of
gastrointestinal disorders and individualised methods of managing
stress and anxiety. Providing an invaluable resource for
professionals and academics seeking further insight into anxiety
and autism, this book explores contemporary research and sets the
groundwork for the most effective methods of treatment for
individuals of all ages.
Self-injurious behavior occurs in almost half of those with autism
and is one of the most devastating and challenging-to-treat
behaviors. There are many different forms of self-injury, such as
head banging, hand biting, hair pulling, excessive scratching, and
much more. With contributions from the leading experts in research
and treatment, the book provides a comprehensive analysis of
self-injurious behavior (SIB) in people with Autism Spectrum
Disorder (ASD) or related developmental disabilities, and the
different methods available to treat them. Medical and behavioral
researchers have studied SIB for over 50 years, but many
practitioners and parents are still unfamiliar with the wide range
of contributing causes and treatment options. Beginning with an
explanation of SIB and its various forms, the contributors outline
the many possible underlying causes of self-injury, such as
seizures, hormonal imbalance in teenagers, gastrointestinal
conditions, allergies, and stress, and show how a
multi-disciplinary approach when uncovering the causes of
self-injury can lead to successful treatment strategies. They
explain the treatment options available for SIB, including
nutritional, medical, psychiatric, sensory, and behavioral
approaches, and show how an integrative approach to treating
self-injury may be effective for many individuals. The book will be
an invaluable addition to the bookshelves of any practitioner
working with people with an ASD or related condition, as well as
parents and direct care providers.
Offering a summary of the current state of knowledge in autism
research, Defining Autism looks at the different genetic,
neurological and environmental causes of, and contributory factors
to autism. It takes a wide-ranging view of developmental and
genetic factors, and considers autism's relationship with other
conditions such as epilepsy. Shedding light on the vast number of
autism-related syndromes which are all too often denied adequate
attention, it shows how, whilst autism refers to a single syndrome,
it can be understood as many different conditions, with the common
factors being biological, rather than behavioral.
Vision therapy techniques can correct not only visual problems, but
also cognitive, emotional and physical difficulties. Based on the
pioneering work of Dr Melvin Kaplan, this research-based book
explains the basis of vision therapy, who it can help, and the
outcomes it can bring. Visual perceptual problems can cause an
array of difficulties, from reading and writing, to issues with
balance, clumsiness, and tunnel vision. Severe symptoms can lead to
a diagnosis of anxiety, depression, learning disability or even
autism. In this groundbreaking book, Dr Kaplan shows how these
symptoms point to interventions that change the way that the eyes
process information, permanently counteracting visual deficits and
impacting on behaviour. Case studies demonstrate how to plan and
implement visual management programs according to a patient's
symptoms, illustrating the wide range of life-changing results that
vision therapy can achieve for people of all ages, regardless of
severity of symptoms. Dr Kaplan also shares his expert knowledge of
ambient yoked prisms - a tool that transforms light to alter visual
stimulation, dramatically transforming perception and cognition.
This accessible book presents readers - including parents and
families, clinicians, and other professionals working with
individuals with visual perception problems - with a comprehensive
introduction to the benefits and methods of vision therapy.
This international collection provides a comprehensive overview of
cutting-edge research on autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) by
well-known experts in the field, stressing the importance of early
diagnosis and a good working relationship between parents and
professionals. The contributors cover a wide range of aspects of
ASDs, from early assessment techniques, neurodevelopment and brain
function to language development, executive function and genetic
research. They explore how individuals with ASDs think and give
evidence-based guidance on how to handle difficulties with social
interaction and language development using appropriate
interventions. New Developments in Autism will be of great interest
to professionals, researchers, therapists, parents and people with
ASDs.
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