Secrets to Success for Professionals in the Autism Field

Secrets to Success for Professionals in the Autism Field
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Publisher : Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Total Pages : 386
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ISBN-10 : 9780857007247
ISBN-13 : 0857007246
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Book Synopsis Secrets to Success for Professionals in the Autism Field by : Gunilla Gerland

Download or read book Secrets to Success for Professionals in the Autism Field written by Gunilla Gerland and published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers. This book was released on 2012-12-15 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gunilla Gerland's extensive experience of the autism spectrum means she is expertly placed to offer a fresh perspective on working with autism as well as a wealth of effective tools and interventions to use in practice. In a highly readable style, with many inspiring examples, this book offers original explanations of the impairments associated with autism, showing how to discover the root cause of behaviours that are challenging, not just how to manage them superficially. It looks objectively and non-judgementally at the common pitfalls and difficulties that autism professionals may encounter, explaining how to deal with these and transition to more effective working relationships. An important section on ethics and reflection equips the reader with the knowledge and skills needed to grow professionally in the field. Packed with original insights and practical, hands-on tools and strategies, this is essential reading for teachers, teaching assistants, support workers, counsellors, social workers and anyone else working with individuals of any age on the autism spectrum.


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