The TEACCH Approach to Autism Spectrum Disorders by Gary Mesibow, Victoria Shea, and Eric Schopler. (XIN Mesib 2005) The TEACCH program focuses on persons with autism and the development of instruction and supports based on each individuals skills, interests, and needs. It draws from the research literature in psychology and neuropsychology to create activities and […]
Category: Interventions
The Ziggurat Model: A framework for Designing Comprehensive Interventions for Individuals with High Functioning Autism and Aspergers Syndrome
The Ziggurat Model: A framework for Designing Comprehensive Interventions for individuals with High Functioning Autism and Aspergers Syndrome by Ruth Aspy and Barry Grossman. (XIN Aspy 2007) This book presents a process and framework for designing comprehensive interventions for individuals of all ages with autism spectrum disorders. The Ziggurat Model was designed to simplify a […]
Engaging Autism: Helping Children Relate, Communicate and Think with the DIR Floortime Approach
Engaging Autism: Helping Children Relate, Communicate and Think with the DIR Floortime Approach by Stanley I. Greenspan. (XIN Greens 2006) The DIR/Floortime intervention program is presented in a clear format for anyone involved in the care of children with ASD. Building on the latest neurological research, Dr. Greenspan shows that children of all ages can […]
Initiations and Interactions: Early Intervention Techniques for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Initiations and Interactions: Early Intervention Techniques for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders by Teresa A. Cardon. (XFM Cardo 2007) This resource briefly evaluates over 40 commonly used interventions and treatments for individuals with ASD. The book is organized into the following five intervention categories-Interpersonal Relationships, Skill-Based Treatment Programs, Cognitive Methods, Physiological/ Biological/Neurological Approaches, and […]
Seeing Through New Eyes: Changing the Lives of Children with Autism, Asperger Syndrome and other Developmental Disabilities through Vision Therapy
Seeing Through New Eyes: Changing the Lives of Children with Autism, Asperger Syndrome and other Developmental Disabilities through Vision Therapy by Melvin Kaplan and Stephen M. Edelson. (XIN Kapla 2006) This book provides an introduction to the treatment of visual dysfunction, a significant but neglected problem associated with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) and other developmental […]
The Golden Bridge: A Guide to Assistance Dogs for Children Challenged By Autism or Other Developmental Disabilities (New Discoveries in the Human-Animal…New Discoveries in the Human-Animal Bond
The Golden Bridge: A Guide to Assistance Dogs for Children Challenged By Autism or Other Developmental Disabilities (New Discoveries in the Human-Animal … (New Discoveries in the Human-Animal Bond) by Patty Dobbs Gross. (XIN Dobbs 2006) This book tells how specially bred and trained dogs help to facilitate communication for children with autism and other […]
Pivotal Response Treatments for Autism: Communication, Social, & Academic Development
Pivotal Response Treatments for Autism: Communication, Social, & Academic Development by Robert L. Koegel and Lynn Kern Koegel. (XIN Koege 2006) Pivotal Response Treatment uses natural learning opportunities to target and modify key behaviors in children with autism, leading to widespread positive effects on communication, behavior, and social skills. This book explains the intervention and […]
The ABA Program Companion: Organizing Quality Programs for Children With Autism and PDD
The ABA Program Companion: Organizing Quality Programs for Children with Autism and PDD by J. Tyler Fovel. (XIN Fovel 2002) This book, with accompanying CD, is designed to help the reader integrate theories and concepts from ABA into practical and comprehensive educational programming. Topics covered include basic ABA concepts; teaching formats; the principles, merits and […]
Exploring Feelings: Cognitive Behaviour Therapy to Manage Anxiety
Exploring Feelings: Cognitive Behaviour Therapy to Manage Anxiety by Tony Attwood. (XIN Attwo 2004anxiety) Anxiety can be debilitating for anyone, but it can be especially confusing for a child. Learning about emotions helps children recognize connections between thinking and feeling, and helps them identify the physiological effects of anxiety on the body (sweating, increased heart […]
Exploring Feelings: Cognitive Behaviour Therapy to Manage Anger
Exploring Feelings: Cognitive Behaviour Therapy to Manage Anger by Tony Attwood. (XIN Attwo 2004anger) Many children, especially those with developmental delays, have trouble understanding or expressing their feelings. The result can be difficulty with anger management. Listing possible responses to situations – and the likely outcome of each one – allows the child to make […]