Catatonia, Shutdown and Breakdown in Autism: A Psycho-Ecological Approach (Shah Amitta)(Paperback)

Catatonia, Shutdown and Breakdown in Autism: A Psycho-Ecological Approach (Shah Amitta)(Paperback)

This ground-breaking book provides the first detailed clinical analysis of the various manifestations of catatonia, shutdown and breakdown in autistic individuals, with a new assessment framework (ACE-S) and guidance on intervention and management strategies using a psycho-ecological approach

Integrative Psychotherapy in Theory and Practice: A Relational, Systemic and Ecological Approach (Hawkins Peter)(Paperback)

Bringing together relational, systemic and ecological approaches, this pioneering book outlines a valuable integrative psychotherapeutic method and presents the core steps for implementing it into practice. The book provides a robust examination of the historical roots and theoretical underpinnings

Autism and Spirituality: Psyche, Self and Spirit in People on the Autism Spectrum (Bogdashina Olga)(Paperback)

Olga Bogdashina argues persuasively that, contrary to popular belief, spirituality plays a vital role in the lives of many people with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Drawing on interdisciplinary research from fields as diverse as psychology, philosophy, anthropology, linguistics, neuroscience and

Understanding and Treating Anxiety in Autism: A Multi-Disciplinary Approach (Edelson Stephen M.)(Paperback)

Anxiety is a prevalent and often debilitating condition for individuals on the autism spectrum. This book promotes a multidisciplinary approach to intervention and treatment of the condition, providing professional understanding of the underlying causes and available treatments. With chapters

A Practical Guide to Happiness in Adults on the Autism Spectrum: A Positive Psychology Approach (Honeybourne Victoria)(Paperback)

Clear and engaging, this book offers a refreshing positive psychology approach to mental health and autism. Moving away from neurotypical views of happiness, it sets out simple techniques to help adults on the spectrum improve their mental health. Packed with helpful exercises for individuals and

Biogeography: An Ecological and Evolutionary Approach (Cox C. Barry)(Paperback)

Through eight successful editions, and over nearly 40 years, Biogeography: An Ecological and Evolutionary Approach has provided a thorough and comprehensive exploration of the varied scientific disciplines and research that are essential to understanding the subject. The text has been praised for

Biogeography: An Ecological and Evolutionary Approach (Cox C. Barry)(Paperback)

Through nine successful editions, and for over 45 years, Biogeography: An Ecological and Evolutionary Approach has provided a thorough and comprehensive exploration of the varied scientific disciplines and research that are essential to understanding the subject. The text, noted for its clear and

The Shah (Milani Abbas)(Paperback)

Though his monarchy was toppled in 1979 and he died in 1980, Mohammad-Reza Shah Pahlevi, the last Shah of Iran, remains relevant today. He was a social reformer, a romantic egomaniac, and a deeply conflicted man and leader. Here, internationally respected author Abbas Milani gives us the definitive

Introducing Neurolinguistic Programming (NLP): A Practical Guide (Shah Neil)(Paperback)

Neurolinguistic Programming (NLP) is an approach to psychotherapy and organizational change popular among people keen to live fuller, more successful, and more rewarding lives. Whether you re a salesperson wanting to close more deals or a teacher who'd like to inspire their pupils, this Introducing

Contemporary Issues in Childhood: A Bio-Ecological Approach (Brown Zeta)(Paperback)

Contemporary Issues in Childhood provides undergraduate students with a comprehensive introduction to the current influences and challenges that surround childhood, families and communities. The text carefully explores the lives of children and young people to make clear the link between this

Autism Movement Therapy (R) Method: Waking Up the Brain! (Lara Joanne)(Paperback)

A practical guide to the innovative Autism Movement Therapy (R) (AMT) approach - structured movement and music classes designed to stimulate the brain, aid sensory processing and decrease problem behaviours in children with autism spectrum disorders. Reflecting a growing interest in the body-brain

Your Voice in My Head (Forrest Emma)(Paperback / softback)

A dazzling and devastating memoir exploring breakdown and obsessive love, in a voice unlike any

The Breakdown: Making Sense of Politics in a Messed Up World (Spiller Tatton)(Paperback)

We're living through The Breakdown. A time of enormous political upheaval and polarised opinion. Many of us feel ill-equipped to understand and debate the issues currently rocking our world. At last, here is a sane voice of reason that cuts through the noise. Brexit: a chance to take back control

The Scerts(r) Model: A Comprehensive Educational Approach for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (Prizant Barry)(Paperback)

A groundbreaking synthesis of developmental, relationship-based, and skill-based approaches, 'The SCERTS(r) Model' provides a framework for improving communication and social-emotional abilities in preschool and primary school students with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and their families

Medical Anthropology in Ecological Perspective (McElroy Ann)(Paperback)

Global environmental change and recent worldwide infectious-disease outbreaks make the ecological perspective of medical anthropology more important a field of study than ever. In this premier teaching text, authors Ann McElroy and Patricia K. Townsend integrate biocultural, environmental, and

Psyche and the Sacred: Spirituality Beyond Religion (Corbett Lionel)(Paperback)

This book presents an approach to spirituality based on direct personal experience of the sacred. Using the language and insights of depth psychology, Corbett outlines the intimate relationship between spiritual experience and the psychology of the individual, unveiling the seamless continuity

Teacher Agency: An Ecological Approach (Priestley Mark)(Paperback)

Recent worldwide education policy has reinvented teachers as agents of change and professional development of the school curriculum. Academic literature has analyzed changes in how teacher professionalism is conceived in policy and in practice but Teacher Agency provides a fresh perspective on the

Ecological Ethics: An Introduction (Curry Patrick)(Paperback)

In this thoroughly revised and updated second edition of the highly successful Ecological Ethics, Patrick Curry shows that a new and truly ecological ethic is both possible and urgently needed. With this distinctive proposition in mind, Curry introduces and discusses all the major concepts needed

Autism and the Church: Bible, Theology, and Community (Macaskill Grant)(Paperback)

An estimated 76 million people worldwide are affected by autism--current figures suggest that 1 in 100 people live somewhere along the autism spectrum, though many remain undiagnosed. Frequently, autism occurs alongside other conditions, such as anxiety or depression. Yet despite autism's

Asperger's Children: The Origins of Autism in Nazi Vienna (Sheffer Edith)(Paperback)

Hans Asperger, the pioneer of diagnosing autism and Asperger syndrome in Nazi Vienna, has been celebrated for his compassionate defense of children with disabilities. But in this groundbreaking book, prize- winning historian Edith Sheffer exposes that Asperger was not only involved in the racial

Engaging Autism: Using the Floortime Approach to Help Children Relate, Communicate, and Think (Greenspan Stanley I.)(Paperback)

Grateful parents and professionals worldwide have welcomed this essential guide to the highly recommended Floortime approach for treating children with any of the autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Now available in paperback, Engaging Autism includes new, exciting information on neuroscience research

Psycho-Analysis of Children (Klein Melanie)(Paperback / softback)

She made possible the extension of psycho-analysis to the field of early childhood, and in this way not only made the treatment of young children possible but also threw new light on psychological development in childhood and on the roots of adult neuroses and

Living with Ptsd on the Autism Spectrum: Insightful Analysis with Practical Applications (Morgan Lisa)(Paperback)

The relationship between autism and PTSD has historically been neglected in research and understanding but impacts the lives of many. Autistic people are intrinsically vulnerable to traumatic social situations and relationships, which can later manifest as PTSD. Navigating situations where one

The Autism Relationships Workbook: How Thrive in Friendships, Dating, and Relationships (Biel Joe)(Paperback)