Description
| Product ID: | 9780367723156 |
| Product Form: | Hardback |
| Country of Manufacture: | GB |
| Series: | Working With |
| Title: | Working with Autistic Children and Young People |
| Subtitle: | A Practical Guide for Speech and Language Therapists |
| Authors: | Author: Sally Mordi |
| Page Count: | 196 |
| Subjects: | Psychological theory, systems, schools and viewpoints, Psychological theory & schools of thought, Child, developmental and lifespan psychology, Physiological and neuro-psychology, biopsychology, Teaching of students with learning difficulties, Teaching of students with learning difficulties, Medicine: general issues, Autism and Asperger’s Syndrome, Psychotherapy, Speech and language disorders and therapy, Family and health, Child & developmental psychology, Physiological & neuro-psychology, biopsychology, Teaching of students with specific learning difficulties / needs, Teaching of autistic students, Medicine: general issues, Autism & Asperger’s Syndrome, Psychotherapy, Speech & language disorders & therapy, Family & health |
| Description: | Working With Autistic Children and Young People focuses on appreciating the different language and communication style of autistic youngsters and discusses how therapists can respond to and support this to get the best out of their practice. This book focuses on appreciating the different language and communication style of autistic youngsters and discusses how therapists can respond to and support this to get the best out of their practice. Each chapter begins with a summary of key points and areas to focus on, includes ‘what to do’ ideas and mini case-studies to illustrate points, as well as signposting further reading. The book draws on relevant theory and offers practical insights to allow the therapist to develop confidence, knowledge and skills. Topics covered include:
Linking theory and practice in an engaging and easy-to-follow format, The book provides practical ideas that are immediately helpful for busy professionals to guide clinical decision making and intervention. It is an invaluable addition to the tool kit of any speech and language therapist, as well as other professionals wanting an overview of how to work with autistic children and young people in our neurodiverse society. |
| Imprint Name: | Routledge |
| Publisher Name: | Taylor & Francis Ltd |
| Country of Publication: | GB |
| Publishing Date: | 2023-08-18 |
