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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. \u003cbr\u003eReflecting 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. \u003cbr\u003e'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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56305659216245,"sku":"9781787757370","price":27.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781787757370_4ab4fc0f-3d76-4612-a929-49f22972d59b.jpg?v=1786026626"},{"product_id":"9781849050425","title":"Autism and the Edges of the Known World","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn 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. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExamining 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. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56308018839925,"sku":"9781849050425","price":16.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781849050425_be847bf3-1cdd-417f-9fdb-f6c16b402dfd.jpg?v=1786029148"},{"product_id":"9781849052856","title":"Autism and Spirituality","description":"\u003cp\u003eOlga Bogdashina argues persuasively that, contrary to popular belief, spirituality plays a vital role in the lives of many people with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDrawing on interdisciplinary research from fields as diverse as psychology, philosophy, anthropology, linguistics, neuroscience and religion, as well as first-hand experiences of people on the spectrum, she shows how people with ASD experience their inner worlds and sense of self, and how this shapes the spiritual dimension of their lives and vice versa. She presents a coherent framework for understanding the routes of spiritual development and 'spiritual giftedness' within this group, offering insights that will inform understanding of how to support and nurture spiritual wellbeing in people with ASDs. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis book gives a voice to both verbal and non-verbal individuals on the autism spectrum whose spiritual experiences, though often unconventional, are meaningful and profound. It is essential reading for all those interested in the spiritual wellbeing of this group, including pastoral carers and counsellors, ministers of religion, spiritual leaders, parents and carers and individuals on the autism spectrum.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56308431094133,"sku":"9781849052856","price":27.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781849052856_47c824a5-2c8c-4c2d-b271-3226687ee253.jpg?v=1786029174"},{"product_id":"sensory-perceptual-issues-in-autism-and-asperger-syndrome-second-edition","title":"Sensory Perceptual Issues in Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Second Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003eCompletely revised and updated, this book focuses on sensory perceptual problems as identified by individuals on the autism spectrum. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDespite 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. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBrought 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57492188725621,"sku":"9781849056731","price":22.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781849056731.jpg?v=1786529015"}],"url":"https:\/\/backstory.london\/collections\/author-olga-bogdashina.oembed","provider":"Backstory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}