{"product_id":"key-learning-skills-for-children-nicole-dewitt-9781849058643","title":"Key Learning Skills for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders: A Blueprint for Life","description":"\u003cp\u003eFinding a way of simultaneously addressing the sensory, motor, emotional, communicative, cognitive and social needs of children on the autism spectrum can be a real challenge, and choosing from the vast array of options available is a daunting task. This book provides a blueprint for an educational intervention program that is evidence-based, comprehensive in scope and integrative in its approach. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eGrouping techniques into five categories for discussion, the book examines autism spectrum disorders within a developmental context, and shows that interventions with autistic individuals are not only possible, but can be really successful. Specific intervention strategies and program examples for developing competencies in areas such as joint attention, sensory integration, motor functioning, impulse control, memory, self-awareness, theory of mind and empathy, abstract thinking, problem-solving, social skills and community engagement, are presented. Techniques for dealing with specific behavior problems are also examined, including toileting delays, temper-tantrums, and eating and sleeping problems, amongst many others. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis book will be essential reading for families, teachers, and other professionals working with children with autism.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Nicole DeWitt,Thomas L. Whitman\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1849058644\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781849058643\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Jessica Kingsley Publishers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/15\/2011\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 336\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.50lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.67h x 6.94w x 0.81d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eForeword\u003c\/i\u003e 07\/21\/2011","brand":"Nicole DeWitt","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48447994659071,"sku":"9781849058643","price":35.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_df9d141b-d583-410b-816a-235a18b0def9.jpg?v=1777236191","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/key-learning-skills-for-children-nicole-dewitt-9781849058643","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}