KEY LEARNING SKILLS FOR CHILDREN WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS: A BLUEPRINT FOR LIFE

Book ID/图书代码： 06930011B47653

English Summary/英文概要： Finding 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.

Grouping 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.

This book will be essential reading for families, teachers, and other professionals working with children with autism.

Chinese Summary/中文概要： 找到一种可以同时解决自闭症儿童在知觉，动力，情感，交际，认知以及社会交往需求等方面要求的方法绝对是一个巨大的挑战，尤其是当你面对一大堆选项时，你难免会望而却步。不过不用担心，本书为你提供了一部教育蓝图：其中的教育干涉介入法在基于现实的基础上达到了既全面又综合的效果。

本书将成组技术分为五大种类以便于讨论，在启发式的环境下讨论了泛自闭症障碍，并告诉读者对自闭症个体的介入计划不仅是可行的，而且将会取得巨大成功。作者在共同注意力，感觉统和，运动机能，脉冲控制，记忆，自我意识，心智理论和共感理论，抽象思维，问题解决，社交技能，以及社区参与等方面提供了具体的介入策略和实例。此外，作者还讨论了一些对付具体行为问题的方法，其中包括排尿不畅，发怒，饮食和睡眠问题等。

对于家长，老师以及其他治疗儿童自闭症的专业人士来说，本说绝对是一本必备用书。(兼职翻译-XMM)

Awards/获奖情况：“Dr. Whitman and Nicole DeWitt have produced a practical, evidence-based, ’must-have’ resource for parents, providers and educators who work with children with autism. Key Learning Skills for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders cuts through the confusion of the myriad of options of interventions available. It distills everything down to those that are proven most effective. The specific program examples included are ’where the rubber meets the road’ activities that can be readily implemented in the school, office and home. Use of the information presented in this book will lead to the development of a comprehensive, customized and powerful intervention program that meets the specific needs of any child on the autism spectrum. This book is truly a gift to the autism community and to all who endeavor to help children reach their full potential!”--- Laura McGuire, M.D., family physician and mother of a child with autism, Indiana, USA “Having had the privilege of working with both Dr. Whitman and Nicole DeWitt, my son has experienced firsthand the benefit of the therapies discussed in this book. These therapies allowed me to chart my son’s progress and not just ’guess’ how he was doing week to week. We were able to build on skills he had already mastered and keep moving forward. I was able to see what skills to work on and train my tutors how to work with my son. Matching the program to the family, whatever the dynamic, will only ensure success to the individual. I feel besides early intervention, parent training is key to any successful program for an individual struggling with ASD.”---Myra Sweeny, parent of a child with autism, Indiana, USA

About the Author/作者介绍： 托马斯L.惠特曼是印第安纳州圣母大学的心理学教授，其主要研究对象为那些会对孩子造成生理，认知以及社会情感问题的生物因素和社会因素。托马斯的著作丰富，已经出版过五本书和上百篇论文。目前，作者把主要研究和创作方向放在压力调节和帮助母亲养育患有自闭症的孩子上面。托马斯还Notre Dame Research Training Program on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities的作者之一，该书荣获了多项政府津贴，并作为其在职业生涯中的主要授课材料。

尼克尔.德维特主要从事心理学教育。她从西密歇根大学取得心理与行为分析学硕士学位。尼克尔已经获得行为分析学家认证资格，并且一直负责本科生和研究生的培训工作。作者一直为患有自闭症的孩子和他们的家人担任心理指导。目前，作者工作于Sonya Ansari Regional Center for Autism，专门负责研究和评估干涉和教育项目，以帮助孤独症儿童在家庭，学校以及其他社区环境中更好的成长。

Thomas L. Whitman is a Professor of Psychology at the University of Notre Dame, Indiana. His research and scholarship have centered on the investigation of biological and social factors that place children at risk for physical, cognitive and socioemotional problems. He is the author of over a hundred research articles and chapters, and five previous books. His current research and publications focus on stress and coping in mothers of children with autism spectrum disorders. He is the co-director of the Notre Dame Research Training Program on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, has been the recipient of numerous federal research and training grants, and has taught courses in the area of developmental disabilities and autism for most of his professional career.
Nicole DeWitt’s educational background is in the area of psychology. She has a Masters Degree in psychology and behavior analysis from Western Michigan University. She is a board certified behavior analyst who has trained graduate and undergraduate college students in the principles and application of learning-based education programs for children with disabilities. She has served as a director of home-based services for children with autism and their families. In her current position at the Sonya Ansari Regional Center for Autism she is involved in developing and evaluating intervention and education programs for children with autism in family, school and other community settings.

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