Choosing effective support for people on the autism spectrum : a guide based on academic perspectives and lived experience / Matthew Bennett, Emma Goodall, and Jane Nugent.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Bennett, Matthew, author.

Goodall, Emma, 1971- author.

Nugent, Jane, author.

Contributor:

Taylor & Francis eBooks.

William Pepper Medical Library Fund.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Autistic people--Services for.

Autistic people.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

polychrome

Place of Publication:

Abingdon, Oxon ; New York, NY : Routledge, 2021.

System Details:

text file

Biography/History:

Matthew Bennet is an Independent Researcher. Emma Goodall is National Co-ordinator -Content & Resources atPositive Partnerships, and Consultant at Healthy Possibilities. Jane Nugent was a qualified Medical Doctor andan experienced University Lecturer in Psychopharmacology, with diverse work experience in rural and remote health settings.

Contents:

1.2 The key features of this book p. 3

1.3 The intended audience for this book p. 8

2 Strategies involving social interactions p. 12

2.2 Social skills groups (SSGs) p. 12

2.3 Peer-mediated activities p. 17

3 Developmental and behavioural supports and programs p. 23

3.2 History of applied behaviour analysis (ABA) and the autism spectrum p. 23

3.3 The Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) p. 27

3.4 Pivotal Response Training (PRT) p. 30

3.5 Early Intensive Behavioural Intervention (EIBl) p. 33

3.6 Early Start Denver Model (ESDM) p. 37

4 Assistive technology p. 47

4.2 Portable devices p. 47

4.3 Robots p. 55

4.4 Video-modelling strategies p. 58

5 Therapeutic supports involving animals p. 73

5.2 Dog therapy p. 73

5.3 Equine therapy p. 76

5.4 Autistic views about using other animal species p. 86

6 Sensory-based strategies p. 91

6.2 Weighted blankets and vests p. 91

6.3 Aromatherapy massage p. 99

6.4 Acupuncture p. 101

6.5 Ho/ding therapy p. 104

6.6 Sensory Integration Therapy (SIT) p. 106

7 Dietary programs p. 111

7.2 What are ketogenic, gluten free, and casein free diets? p. 111

7.3 Dietary programs and the autism spectrum p. 112

7.4 Directions for research in the future about dietary programs for autistics p. 121

7.5 Autistic perspectives about dietary programs p. 123

8 Physical activities p. 129

8.2 Physical exercise programs p. 129

8.3 Dance and movement therapy (DMT) p. 132

8.4 Yoga activities p. 136

8.5 Autistic perspectives of physical exercise programs p. 137

9 Music and art therapy p. 143

9.2 Music therapy p. 143

9.3 Art therapy p. 146

10 Psychotropic medications p. 159

10.2 Literature review into studies about psychotropic medications for autistics p. 159

10.3 Depression p. 160

10.4 Insomnia p. 163

10.5 Irritability p. 166

10.6 Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) p. 178

10.7 Summary regarding psychotropic medications p. 180

10.8 Chelation: A dangerous and ineffective medications/treatment p. 181

10.9 Autistic views about medications p. 183

11 Cognitive-based strategies p. 195

11.2 Mindfulness activities/interoception p. 195

11.3 Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) p. 204

12 Conclusion and final comments p. 214.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Electronic reproduction. London Available via World Wide Web.

Description based on online resource; title from digital title page (viewed on February 02, 2021).

Local Notes:

Acquired for the Penn Libraries with assistance from the William Pepper Medical Library Fund.

Other Format:

Print version :

ISBN:

9781000297614

1000297616

9780367821975

0367821974

9781000297713

1000297713

9781000297669

1000297667

Publisher Number:

99986356731

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.