{"product_id":"a-beginners-guide-to-autism-spectrum-disorders","title":"A Beginner's Guide to Autism Spectrum Disorders","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEssential Information for Parents and Professionals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen you're first learning about autism, it can be difficult to know where to start. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Beginner’s Guide to Autism Spectrum Disorders\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e by Dr Paul G. Taylor offers an accessible introduction for parents, carers, teachers and professionals who want to build their understanding of autism and better support autistic children.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWritten in clear, straightforward language, this book explores what autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is, how it may affect a child's experiences and behaviour, and why it can be helpful to see situations from the child's perspective. Rather than relying on assumptions, it encourages readers to consider how an autistic child may experience the world differently.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe book covers topics including recognising characteristics of autism, understanding a diagnosis, stress and anxiety, and practical ways to respond to everyday challenges. It also offers ideas for supporting children at home, at school and in their interactions with others.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether you're a parent beginning to learn about autism, a teacher supporting an autistic student, or a professional looking for an introductory resource, this concise guide provides a starting point for developing understanding and considering practical support strategies.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 3 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat you'll find inside:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn introduction to autism spectrum disorders and common characteristics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInformation about diagnosis and understanding autism\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInsight into how autistic children may perceive and experience the world\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiscussion of stress, anxiety and behaviours that can be challenging to understand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePractical strategies for supporting children and navigating everyday situations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeas for parents, carers, teachers and professionals working together to support children\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWho is this book for?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParents and carers who are new to learning about autism\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFamilies looking for an introductory autism resource\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTeachers and education staff supporting autistic students\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProfessionals who want to develop their foundational understanding of autism\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 3 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBook details:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Paul G. Taylor\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Jessica Kingsley Publishers\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFormat:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Paperback\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePages:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 112\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eISBN:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 9781849052337\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublication date:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 15 July 2011\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCustomer Feedback:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"An excellent book, short chapters, quick to read, very clear, gives a real insight into how people on the Autistic spectrum differ from the rest of the population. What it doesn't do (and doesn't try to do, it was written by a professional as a first book to read for parents who have recently received a diagnosis for their child and need an introduction to ASD) is help you decide if someone is on the spectrum or have detailed strategies for coping with living with ASD.\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Woodslane Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54602160800062,"sku":null,"price":37.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/1242\/9630\/files\/ABeginner_sGuidetoAutismSpectrumDisordersbook.png?v=1791797847","url":"https:\/\/sensorystreet.com.au\/products\/a-beginners-guide-to-autism-spectrum-disorders","provider":"Sensory Street","version":"1.0","type":"link"}