Autism the Way Forward

Louise, Stephanie

Autism the Way Forward A Self-Help Guide to Teaching Children on the Autistic Spectrum - London Karnac Books 2008 - 137p

includes index and biblioraphy

Chapter 1: Behavioural intervention explained 3 Differential reinforcement. Verbal behaviourism. Chapter 2: Constructing the learning environment 6 Apparatus. Stimulus. Reinforcement. Extinction burst. Chapter 3: Teaching a three-year-old 13 Techniques. Socialisation. Directions. Receptive language. Comparisons. Same/different. Inferences. Expressive language. More exercises. Chapter 4: Teaching a four-year-old 36 Self-help. Arts and crafts. Socialisation. Associations. Receptive language. Spatial concepts. Expressive language. Sequencing. Defining objects. Child`s vocabulary. Chapter 5: Teaching a five-year-old 50 Writing. Toilet training. Socialisation. Critical appraisal. Receptive language. Sequencing. Places. Expressive language. Reading. Chapter 6: Teaching a six-year-old 62 Writing his name. Working with shapes: the triangle. Extending colouring skills. Ball skills. Socialisation. Group work. Activities. Games. Some homework for instructors. The art of conversation. Observation and language. Receptive language. Body parts revisited. Time concepts. Complex items. Listening skills. Listening comprehension. Expressive language. Story comprehension. Plurals. Irregular plurals. Reading and writing. Chapter 7: Teaching seven-eight-year-olds Tying shoelaces. Fine and gross motor skills. Socialisation. Everyday social skills. Receptive language. Expressive language. Multiple meanings. Reading. Using a dictionary. Writing. Socialisation. Theory of mind test. Test one. Test two. Chapter 8: Play skills Play. Outdoor play. Indoor play. Using the punisher. Television, video and DVD. Play dates. Chapter 9: The development of emotional health Emotions. Establishing trust. Strategies. Case studies.

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