Description
| Product ID: | 9781849056731 |
| Product Form: | Paperback / softback |
| Country of Manufacture: | GB |
| Title: | Sensory Perceptual Issues in Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Second Edition |
| Subtitle: | Different Sensory Experiences - Different Perceptual Worlds |
| Authors: | Author: Olga Bogdashina |
| Page Count: | 288 |
| Subjects: | Teaching of students with learning difficulties, Teaching of autistic students, Autism and Asperger’s Syndrome, Coping with / advice about illness and specific health conditions, Autism & Asperger’s Syndrome, Coping with illness & specific conditions |
| Description: | Select Guide Rating The fully revised edition of this bestselling book brings the understanding of sensory perceptual issues in autism up to date with current research. It describes sensory perceptual experiences and sensitivities and explains the cognitive differences caused by them. The final chapters are devoted to assessment and different methods of intervention. Completely revised and updated, this book focuses on sensory perceptual problems in autism as identified by individuals on the spectrum. Despite frequently being identified by individuals with autism as one of the main problems they face, sensory perceptual issues are too often overlooked by professionals. This book covers the sensory perceptual experiences and sensitivities seen in autism and the cognitive differences caused by them. It considers assessment and intervention, with practical recommendations for selecting appropriate methods and techniques to eliminate the problems and enhance the strengths. Brought up-to-date with current research and understanding, this book enables teachers, parents, professionals and individuals with autism to fully understand and address sensory perceptual differences in autism. |
| Imprint Name: | Jessica Kingsley Publishers |
| Publisher Name: | Jessica Kingsley Publishers |
| Country of Publication: | GB |
| Publishing Date: | 2016-02-21 |