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* Investigates new findings on the predictive brain and what these
insights mean for autism and current interventions. * The book has
already sold over 2000 copies within 7 months of publishing in
Dutch * Peter Vermeulen has established himself as an expert in
autism writing, his last books selling thousands of copies and
being translated into 10 languages and 5 languages each.
Despite years of study and advanced technologies, we still do not
fully understand how the "typical" brain works, much less how an
autistic brain works. And while we have become increasingly
familiar with the term autistic thinking, people with autism are
still misunderstood, leading to frustration, depression and missed
opportunities to reach one's potential. According to Peter
Vermeulen, treatment of autism is still too focused on behaviour
and minimally focused on observation or determining the way of
thinking that leads to the behaviour. In this groundbreaking book,
inspired by the ideas of Uta Frith, the internationally known
psychologist and a pioneer in theory of mind as it relates to
autism, Vermeulen explains in everyday terms how the autistic brain
functions with a particular emphasis on the apparent lack of
sensitivity to and awareness of the context in which things happen.
Full of examples, often humorous, the book goes on to examine
"context" as it relates to observation, social interactions,
communication and knowledge. The book concludes with a major
section on how to reduce context blindness in these various areas,
vital for successful functioning. Due to the far-reaching
consequences of context blindness, this book is a must for those
living and working with somebody with autism.
* Investigates new findings on the predictive brain and what these
insights mean for autism and current interventions. * The book has
already sold over 2000 copies within 7 months of publishing in
Dutch * Peter Vermeulen has established himself as an expert in
autism writing, his last books selling thousands of copies and
being translated into 10 languages and 5 languages each.
The transition to secondary school can be a daunting time for
parents of autistic youngsters, as well as children themselves.
Have you selected the right place? What if staff don't really
understand your child's needs? Will they adapt sufficiently - and
if not, then what happens? The good news is that you have the
ability as a parent or carer to address these concerns, rather than
leaving it all to chance. This book will give you the tools to do
just that. From choosing the right school for your child (and
spotting the tell-tale signs of the wrong one), to preparing both
your child and the new school for the transition, to overcoming
barriers and building a positive, collaborative and effective
relationship between home and school. Tackling key topics from the
point of view of both parent and teacher and using examples of
great practice, this contains everything you need to know in order
to build a more positive secondary school experience for your
child.
Offering a playful and engaging way to encourage young people,
especially those on the autism spectrum, to think about themselves
and their wider environment, this cooperative board game is perfect
for working with groups of children and young adults with autism of
all ages (10 and up). Each player works to create their own cartoon
figure, emphasising how everyone is unique, and the figure includes
elements that shows both how they look from the outside, and their
inner characteristics. Games typically last around an hour, and
discussion points are provided afterwards, to open conversation
about their character, and about the nature of autism.
To understand the ways people with autism think, Peter Vermeulen
argues, we need to try to get inside their world. The latest
scientific thinking is clearly explained, and illustrated by
numerous personal accounts. This introductory book offers the
reader a real window into the autistic mind and the very individual
way in which it processes information. Honest and accessible, this
book will be invaluable to anyone involved in the care of an
autistic child.
I am Special is a proven programme for helping children, teens and
adults on the autism spectrum to understand themselves and their
diagnosis, gain confidence and thrive. Peter Vermeulen describes
in-depth the theory and research behind the programme, and explains
how to use it in practice. He presents a series of
specially-designed worksheets, included as online downloadable
content in a handy printable format, on a wide range of topics,
including how the brain works, physical characteristics, likes and
dislikes, sensory issues, strengths and weaknesses, learning
preferences, relationships and plans for the future. When
completed, the worksheets can be used to build up a unique and
personal book about the individual on the autism spectrum, to help
foster self-understanding and self-confidence. For the very first
time, the programme presented in this second edition is suitable
for use with teens and adults as well as children, and also
contains helpful interactive material for siblings. This is a
unique resource for all those involved in supporting children,
teens and adults on the autism spectrum, including teachers,
psychologists, counsellors as well as parents and carers.
I am Special is a workbook developed by Peter Vermeulen and already
used extensively with young people with autism spectrum disorder.
The workbook is designed for a child to work through with an adult
- parent, teacher or other professional. Unlike other books, its
content and layout are devised especially for children who read,
think and process information differently. I am Special is divided
into two parts. The first is a theoretical introduction that
explains how to inform children that they have autism or Asperger
Syndrome and how to use the worksheets with groups or individuals.
The second part consists of a series of worksheets which the child
works through with an adult to create a unique and personal book
about him or herself. It includes a series of exercises that
present autism positively. They strike a balance between general
facts, information about autism and personal information, covering
the strengths an autistic person may have as well as the
difficulties they may face. I am Special can be used with young
people over the age of ten years. Not only is it an excellent
source of information for the autistic child; it can be the first
step in a process of counselling or psychotherapy or the
springboard for a discussion group on autism.
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