Autism: Becoming a Professional Parent: Learning to Speak Autistic

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Bogdashina, Olga

Psychology & Counseling

Life & Learn

In this updated edition, Olga Bogdashina provides a theoretical foundation for understanding communication and language impairments specific to autism. She explores the effects of different perceptual and cognitive styles on the communication and language development of autistic children. She also stresses the importance of identifying each individual's nonverbal language - which can be visual, tactile, kinaesthetic, auditory, olfactory or gustatory - to establish verbal communication. Reflecting recent research and changes in terminology, the book explains why some approaches may work for some autistic children but not for others, and the 'What They Say' sections allow the reader to see through the eyes of autistic individuals and understand their language differences first-hand. 'What We Can Do to Help' sections throughout the book give practical recommendations for helping autistic individuals use their natural mechanisms to learn and develop social and communicative skills. The final chapters are devoted to assessment and intervention issues with recommendations for selecting appropriate methods and techniques to enhance communication, based on the specific mode of communication a person uses.

Communication Issues in Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Second Edition

Parenting & Relationships

Disabilities & Hyperactivity

Jessica Kingsley Publishers

The ability to perceive accurately stimuli in the environment is basic to many areas of academic, communicative and social functioning. Although people with autism live in the same physical world and deal with the same `raw material' their perceptual world turns out strikingly different from that of non-autistic people. It is widely reported that autistic people have `unusual' sensory perceptual experiences that may involve hypo- and hypersensitivity, fluctuation between different `volumes' of perception and difficulty interpreting a sense.
In this book, Olga Bogdashina attempts to define the role of sensory perceptual problems in autism identified by autistic individuals themselves. Often ignored by many professionals, this is one of the main problems highlighted by autistic individuals. This book singles out possible patterns of sensory experiences in autism and the cognitive differences caused by them. The final chapters are devoted to assessment and intervention issues with practical recommendations for selecting appropriate methods and techniques to eliminate the problems and enhance the strengths.
Sensory Perceptual Issues in Autism and Asperger Syndrome is vital to teachers and other professionals working with autistic individuals to fully comprehend sensory perceptual differences in autism. This book will help readers select appropriate methods for dealing with autistic individuals. In addition, parents of autistic individuals and autistic individual themselves will find the information will enable them to initiate relevant strategies and environmental changes to facilitate more effective learning.

Sensory Perceptual Issues in Autism and Asperger Syndrome: Different Sensory Experiences - Different Perceptual Worlds

Providing a theoretical foundation for understanding communication and language impairments specific to autism, Olga Bogdashina explores the effects of different perceptual and cognitive styles on the communication and language development of autistic children. She stresses the importance of identifying each autistic individual's nonverbal language - which can be visual, tactile, kinaesthetic, auditory, olfactory or gustatory - with a view to establish a shared means of verbal communication. She offers an explanation of why certain approaches, for example PECS, might work with some autistic children but not others. Offering real insights, the `What They Say' sections enable the reader to see through the eyes of autistic individuals and to understand their language differences first hand.
`What We Can Do to Help' sections throughout the book give practical recommendations on what to do in order to help autistic individuals use their natural mechanisms to learn and develop social and communicative skills. The final chapters are devoted to assessment and intervention issues with practical recommendations for selecting appropriate methods and techniques to enhance communication, based on the specific mode of communication a person uses.

Communication Issues in Autism and Asperger Syndrome: Do we speak the same language?

Mental Health

Inspired by the often uncomfortable interplay between autistic individuals, parents and professionals in understanding autistic spectrum conditions, Olga Bogdashina uses the concept of Theory of Mind (ToM) to consider these groups' different (and often conflicting) perspectives.
ToM is the ability to imagine and make judgements about what others feel and think; its absence in autistic individuals is called 'mindblindness'. This book addresses the 'mindblindness' of people united in their interest in autism but divided by their different angles and perspectives. Divided into four parts, the book first defines autism, then the views of the three main groups working with it - autistic individuals, parents and professionals - under the headings of classifications, diagnosis, causes, development, theories and treatment. By comparing and reconciling the different perspectives in this way, the book helps each group to understand and predict each other's responses and behaviours.
This enlightening and innovative book offers a unique way of 'stepping in each other's shoes' and is a valuable resource for all people living or working with autism.

Theory of Mind and the Triad of Perspectives on Autism and Asperger Syndrome: A View from the Bridge

In this intelligent and incisive book, Olga Bogdashina explores old and new theories of sensory perception and communication in autism. Drawing on linguistics, philosophy, neuroscience, psychology, anthropology and quantum mechanics, she looks at how the nature of the senses inform an individual's view of the world, and how language both reflects and constructs that view. Examining the 'whys' and 'hows' of the senses, and the role of language, Olga Bogdashina challenges common perceptions of what it means to be 'normal' and 'abnormal'. In doing so she shows that autism can help to illuminate our understanding of what it means to be human, and of how we develop faculties that shape our cognition, language, and behaviour. In the final chapter, she explores phenomena often associated with the paranormal - including premonitions, telepathy and déjà vu - and shows that these can largely be explained in natural terms. This book will appeal to anyone with a personal or professional interest in autism, including students and researchers, clinical practitioners, individuals on the autism spectrum and their families, teachers, speech and occupational therapists, and other professionals.

Autism and the Edges of the Known World: Sensitivities, Language and Constructed Reality

Jessica Kingsley Publishers, Ltd

It is a common assumption that as a result of their neurological, cognitive and social challenges, people on the autism spectrum are unable to comprehend the meaning and significance of spirituality and religious experiences. Olga Bogdashina argues persuasively that the spiritual development of those on the autism spectrum is in fact way ahead of that of their neurotypical peers. She describes differences in sensory perceptual, cognitive and linguistic development that make spiritual and religious experiences come more easily to those on the autism spectrum, and presents a coherent framework for understanding the routes of spiritual development and spiritual intelligence of giftedness within this group. Using research evidence and many real examples to illustrate her hypotheses, she suggests practical ways of supporting the spiritual needs of people on the autism spectrum and their families. This book gives a voice to both verbal and non-verbal individuals on the autism spectrum whose spiritual and religious experiences, though unconventional, are meaningful and profound. It is essential reading for all those involved in the spiritual care of this group, including pastoral carers and counsellors, ministers of religion, spiritual leaders and parents.

Autism and Spirituality: Psyche, Self and Spirit in People on the Autism Spectrum

Completely revised and updated, this book focuses on sensory perceptual problems as identified by individuals on the autism spectrum. 
Despite frequently being identified by individuals with autism as one of the main problems they face, sensory perceptual issues are still often overlooked by professionals. The author covers the sensory perceptual experiences and sensitivities seen in autism spectrum conditions, and the cognitive differences caused by them. She considers assessment and intervention, and makes practical recommendations for selecting appropriate methods and techniques to eliminate sensory perceptual problems and enhance individual strengths. 
Brought up-to-date with current research and the latest thinking on autism, this book enables teachers, parents, professionals and individuals with autism fully to understand and address the problematic aspects of the sensory perceptual differences of people with autism spectrum conditions.

Sensory Perceptual Issues in Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Second Edition: Different Sensory Experiences - Different Perceptual Worlds

Education & Teaching

Schools & Teaching

Jessica Kingsley

Este libro se centra en el rol que juegan las diferencias de percepción sensorial en el autismo, tal y como las identifican las propias personas con autismo. La primera parte del libro cubre las 'inusuales' experiencias perceptivas y las sensibilidades que a menudo son ignoradas por los profesionales. La segunda parte se centra en la evaluación e intervención, junto con recomendaciones prácticas para elegir métodos y técnicas apropiadas que reduzcan los problemas y, a la vez, saquen partido a los puntos fuertes. Olga Bogdashina (Dr.) trabaja en el campo del autismo como profesora universitaria e investigadora, siendo su área de especialidad la percepción sensorial y los problemas de comunicación en el autismo. Ha sido directora del primer Centro de Día para personas con autismo de Ucrania y tiene un hijo con autismo de 17 años. También es la presidenta de la Asociación de Autismo de Ucrania y profesora de diferentes cursos y seminarios en diferentes países. Actualmente es

Problemas de percepción sensorial en el autismo y síndrome de Asperger

Asociacion Autismo Avila

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Autism: Becoming a Professional Parent: Learning to Speak Autistic

Communication Issues in Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Second Edition

Sensory Perceptual Issues in Autism and Asperger Syndrome: Different Sensory Experiences - Different Perceptual Worlds

Communication Issues in Autism and Asperger Syndrome: Do we speak the same language?

Theory of Mind and the Triad of Perspectives on Autism and Asperger Syndrome: A View from the Bridge

Autism and the Edges of the Known World: Sensitivities, Language and Constructed Reality

Autism and Spirituality: Psyche, Self and Spirit in People on the Autism Spectrum

Sensory Perceptual Issues in Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Second Edition: Different Sensory Experiences - Different Perceptual Worlds

Theory of Mind and the Triad of Perspectives on Autism and Asperger Syndrome: A View from the Bridge

Problemas de percepción sensorial en el autismo y síndrome de Asperger