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Autism and Sensing
The Unlost Instinct
Donna Williams
Williams explains how the senses of autistic people work, suggesting they are 'stuck' at an early development stage common to everyone. She calls this the system of sensing, claiming that most people move to the system of interpretation which enables them to make sense of the world, but they lose various abilities which people with autism retain. Learn More1998, 200pp -
Behavioural Concerns and Autistic Spectrum Disorders
Explanations and Strategies for Change
John Clements and Ewa Zarkowska
This book is a practical account of how people who attract autism labels can come to behave in ways that give rise to serious concerns in other people and, sometimes, themselves. The authors identify the range of needs that may be expressed through behaviours that cause concern and provide strategies for addressing both needs and behaviours. Learn More2000, 272pp -
Diet Intervention and Autism
Implementing the Gluten Free and Casein Free Diet for Autistic Children and Adults - A Practical Guide for Parents
Marilyn Le Breton
The author explains what the gluten / casein free diet is all about and how it works. She addresses frequently asked questions and misconceptions, and gives practical advice on basic equipment and ingredients, what to expect when your child starts the diet, how to adapt family meals and how to minimise cross-contamination in the kitchen. Learn More2001, Paperback / softback, 9.06in x 6.18in / 230mm x 157mm, 232pp, CA$34.95ISBN: 978-1-85302-935-62001, Ebook, ePUB, 232pp, CA$34.95ISBN: 978-1-84642-177-8 -
Bright Splinters of the Mind
A Personal Story of Research with Autistic Savants
Beate Hermelin
Drawing on 20 years of research, Hermelin describes not just what autistic savants do, but how they do it. In her fascinating and highly informative book she describes her investigations into the nature of the talents of savants who are gifted at poetry, foreign language acquisition, the visual arts, music, and calendar and numerical calculations. Learn More2001, 192pp -
Health Care and the Autism Spectrum
A Guide for Health Professionals, Parents and Carers
Alison Morton-Cooper
Communication difficulties, sensory overload and extreme discomfort with physical contact are all traits common in autism that make basic patient care and routine medical procedures extremely difficult. This is a ground-breaking volume that addresses the ethical issues as well as the practical challenges of treating people with autism. Learn More2004, Paperback / softback, 9.13in x 6.10in / 232mm x 155mm, 128pp, CA$37.95ISBN: 978-1-85302-963-92004, Ebook, PDF, 128pp, CA$37.95ISBN: 978-1-84642-646-9 -
The Genesis of Artistic Creativity
Asperger's Syndrome and the Arts
Michael Fitzgerald
This book is a revealing exploration of the lives of 21 famous writers, philosophers, musicians and painters including George Orwell, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Andy Warhol and many others, in light of the recognized criteria for diagnosis of high-functioning autism and Asperger's Syndrome (AS). Learn More2005, Paperback / softback, 8.98in x 5.91in / 228mm x 150mm, 256pp, CA$41.95ISBN: 978-1-84310-334-9 -
Asperger's Syndrome and High Achievement
Some Very Remarkable People
Ioan James
This fascinating collection identifies famous figures from the past whose behaviour suggests they may have had autism, a disorder that was not defined until the mid-20th century. James looks at the lives of 20 individuals - scientists, artists, politicians and philosophers - examining their interests, successes, indifferences and shortcomings. Learn More2005, Paperback / softback, 9.17in x 6.22in / 233mm x 158mm, 224pp, CA$34.95ISBN: 978-1-84310-388-22005, Ebook, ePUB, 224pp, CA$34.95ISBN: 978-1-84642-452-6 -
An Asperger Dictionary of Everyday Expressions
Second Edition
Ian Stuart-Hamilton
This dictionary aims to dispel any confusion that arises from the misinterpretation of language. It provides explanations of over 5000 idiomatic expressions and a useful guide to their politeness level. Each expression is accompanied by a clear explanation of its meaning and when and how it might be used. Learn More2006, Paperback / softback, 9.21in x 6.22in / 234mm x 158mm, 256pp, CA$36.95ISBN: 978-1-84310-518-32006, Ebook, ePUB, 256pp, CA$36.95ISBN: 978-1-84642-578-3 -
Dietary Interventions in Autism Spectrum Disorders
Why They Work When They Do, Why They Don't When They Don't
Kenneth J. Aitken
The author explores dietary approaches that have been advocated in ASD. For each approach, he explores the potential benefits; evidence for and against the diet; and sources of further information. He describes his own approach, the Simple Restriction Diet (SRD) explaining how to implement it and work out whether a dietary approach is of benefit. Learn More2008, Hardback, 9.49in x 6.46in / 241mm x 164mm, 272pp, CA$41.95ISBN: 978-1-84310-939-62008, Ebook, ePUB, 272pp, CA$41.95ISBN: 978-1-84642-860-9 -
Can the World Afford Autistic Spectrum Disorder?
Nonverbal Communication, Asperger Syndrome and the Interbrain
Digby Tantam
Tantam explores current theories on nonverbal communication and how it shapes social behaviour, and the evidence for it being impaired in people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). He shows how knowledge of this difference can be used to overcome some of the impairments in nonverbal communication in people with ASD. Learn More2009, Hardback, 9.45in x 6.42in / 240mm x 163mm, 256pp, CA$41.95ISBN: 978-1-84310-694-42009, Ebook, ePUB, 256pp, CA$41.95ISBN: 978-1-84642-936-1
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