The Fabric of Autism: Weaving the Threads Into a Cogent Theory

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Book Publishing Company, 2005 - Počet stran: 232
This well-written and easily understandable book brings together the disparate pieces of information and speculation about this puzzling condition, and provides insights into its underlying causes. Through case studies and personal stories, as well as neuro-scientific research about developmental processes, the author uses a holistic approach to give hope to parents, relatives and professionals working with those affected by autism. The author received the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Award for creating the world-renowned work called HANDLE, the Holistic Approach to NeuroDevelopment and Learning Efficiency.
 

Obsah

Identifying some of the strands
7
Its not just about food
18
Sound and light
27
The smell of danger
36
Secure with our place in space
50
Readiness to respond
59
Interpreting the meaning
70
Cracking the code
81
The essential peace
148
Within and without
162
Conclusion
166
Final thoughts
171
Appendices
173
Gentle Enhancement
175
An Activity Sampler For Autism Spetrum Disorders
177
Detoxification
198

The formation of patterns
89
The importance of grounding
98
Insidious invaders
106
The greatest stress
122
13 Frightflightfight
129
The Uncharted Territory of Just Raising Ivy
200
Clinical Procedures
206
References
209
Index
219
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Strana 214 - The Siege: A Family's Journey into the World of an Autistic Child.
Strana 212 - Polysomnographic phenotypes in developmental disabilities.

O autorovi (2005)

Judith Bluestone, who herself triumphed over the challenges of autism, understands the reality faced by individuals on the autism spectrum and be their families. From her work as an advocate, teacher, therapist, and lecturer, she created the Holistic Approach to NeuroDevelopment and Learning Efficiency (HANDLE), and later established The HANDLE Institute in Seattle, WA. At seminars and conferences around the world, Bluestone has presented her paradigm for understanding human functioning, and has published widely on behavioral and earning challenges.

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