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Problems with sleeping are common and make life difficult for the
individual who is affected and for those around them. Sleep
difficulties are particularly prevalent amongst people with Autism
Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and often cause or worsen other
difficulties. This comprehensive guide to the management of sleep
problems, introduces all the proven remedies and focuses on the
problems commonly found in ASDs and related conditions. The author
discusses sleep in depth, including how we currently define and
understand it. The full spectrum of sleep disorders is explained
alongside the range of possible treatment approaches. The book also
examines why some sleep problems are more common among people with
an ASD than others, how sleep problems evolve over time, what can
be done to treat them and the likely benefits from different
treatments. This book is a complete resource for professionals,
families and carers working with those suffering from sleep
problems of any kind. It will be of great interest to anyone
wanting to gain a thorough understanding of sleep in relation to
ASDs.
Advocating for an increased emphasis on evidence-based practice,
this book describes and analyses a wide range of available Autism
Spectrum Disorder (ASD) assessment measures. The author offers
guidance on how to evaluate services and programmes and how to
recognise which will be most effective in different scenarios for
people with differing needs. A wide range of measures are reviewed
in detail, including assessments used in situations often ignored
in overviews relevant to ASD, such as assessments of internet
addiction, response to traumatic stress, and criminal offending
risk and witness credibility. This book is an invaluable resource
to professionals who support people with ASDs, including social
workers and teachers, and who are under increasing pressure to
reliably assess which services, programmes and therapies are
effective and fit-for-purpose.
Why are sleep disorders more common in individuals with autism
spectrum disorders (ASDs), and how can parents recognise the signs
and symptoms? Which treatments are most effective, how easy are
they to implement and how successful can they be? Full of helpful
information and practical advice, this comprehensive guide
introduces the most common sleep issues in children with ASDs,
describing both mainstream and complementary options for treatment,
what is involved and the outcomes that can be expected. The author
describes common underlying conditions that might lead to sleep
difficulties, including genetic conditions, diet and physical
factors, explaining how parents can identify these. Various issues
that can affect sleep are explored, including night terrors, teeth
grinding, bedwetting and sleepwalking, and practical solutions are
given. This is essential reading for parents of children and
teenagers on the autism spectrum who have difficulties associated
with sleeping, and will also be of great help to all individuals
with ASDs who experience sleep problems.
The concept of a single condition known as 'autism' is quickly
becoming outdated, and is now understood to be an umbrella term for
a variety of predominantly genetic conditions. This can be
confusing for parents of children who have been diagnosed as having
an 'autism spectrum disorder'. An A-Z of Genetic Factors in Autism
provides parents with a complete overview of the main genetic
disorders associated with autism, including those linked to growth
differences, cardiovascular issues, neurodevelopmental problems,
immune dysfunction, gastrointestinal disturbances and epilepsy.
Kenneth Aitken demystifies the umbrella term 'autism' by
alphabetically listing these conditions along with information
about how common they are, their causes, signs, and symptoms, and
for many, appropriate methods of treatment and management.
Information on support groups and sources of further information
are also included to help parents obtain any additional support
they need, and keep up to date with new developments in research
and practice. This is a must-have book for any parent or carer who
feels confused by their child's diagnosis, or who seeks a better
understanding of the many genetic conditions linked to autism.
Given the increased interest in the relationship between diet and
autism spectrum conditions, this is a timely publication which is
both thorough and balanced in content. Parents and professionals
alike will find this book of use by virtue of Ken's meticulous
reviews of current scientific evidence for a variety of diets
combined with practical advice on the application of such
interventions.' - Dr. Paul Whiteley, Autism Research Unit 'Dr.
Aitken provides a timely synthesis of diet interventions in
autistic spectrum disorders set within a framework of historical
and political references. This informative work offers invaluable
assistance to the wider clinical team, further enabling effective
support and guidance to the ASD community in its quest for a
healthy future.' - Rosemary Kessick, former CEO of AiA (Allergy
Induced Autism) Research in autism increasingly indicates the
existence of different forms of the condition, and the possibility
of dietary interventions having a positive effect on symptoms and
behaviours associated with autism. The author explores the main
dietary approaches that have been advocated in ASD. For each
approach, the author explores the potential benefits; evidence for
and against the diet and its relation to different genetic
conditions; and information, where available, on relevant
publications, web resources and support groups. The author proposes
an approach, the Simple Restriction Diet (SRD), which he describes
in detail, explaining how to implement this approach and how to use
it to work out whether a dietary approach is of benefit. This book
will be a valuable resource for families, individuals and
professionals wishing to understand and explore the possibilities
of dietary interventions and the benefits they can have for those
on the autism spectrum.
Approaching the condition of autism from many perspectives, the
authors make a comprehensive study of the disorder, balancing
theory with practice, and presenting a clear picture of what it
means to be autistic, and what can be done to improve the
capabilities of the autistic child. They consider the historical
descriptions, explanations and recognition of the condition; the
symptoms and causes and examine methods of communicating with
autistic children and helping them to communicate as fully as
possible.
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