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Engaging Mirror Neurons to Inspire Connection and Social Emotional Development in Children and Teens on the Autism Spectrum: Theory into Practice through Drama Therapy
by Lee R. ChasenThis innovative drama therapy program develops social skills in children and teens on the autism spectrum. Drawing on research into the mirror neuron system, it details 30 sessions involving creative tools such as guided play, sociometry, puppetry, role-play, video modeling and improvisation.
Autism Spectrum Disorder and De-escalation Strategies: A practical guide to positive behavioural interventions for children and young people
by Steve BrownDiscussing a variety of de-escalation and behaviour management strategies, this book offers practical guidance on using non-physical and physical interventions to support children (aged 3-18) on the autism spectrum or with emotional, social and behavioural difficulties, and to keep them and others safe.
The Elephant in the ADHD Room: Beating Boredom as the Secret to Managing ADHD
by Letitia SweitzerTargeting boredom as an emotion that drives ADHD behaviours, this book presents a range of practical suggestions for treating boredom alongside ADHD for patients and clients ranging from young children to older adults. These can then be incorporated into schoolwork, jobs, relationships and everyday life to improve overall concentration and mood.
Art Therapy with Physical Conditions
by Julie Jackson Sarah Lewis Michele Wood Jo Clifton Kayleigh Orr Alison Hawtin Simon Richardson Don Ratcliffe Nicki Power Cherry Lawrence Carole Simpson Jo Beedell Jo Bissonnet Malcolm Learmonth Karen Huckvale Michael FischerAs the emotional components of physical illnesses become more recognised, there is a renewed interest in the potential of art therapy to help patients come to terms with injury, pain and terminal and life-long conditions.A wide range of experienced art therapists describe their work and its benefits to a variety of groups including those with cancer, debilitating conditions such as myalgic encephalopathy (M.E.) and ulcerative colitis. Physical conditions in combination with other factors such as homelessness or learning disabilities, and children with life-long and chronic conditions are also covered. The book includes discussion of spiritual and philosophical issues when mortality is faced, life change and adjustment issues, practical considerations and which models of practice art therapists find most helpful with various groups.This will be essential reading for arts therapists and students, as well as for professionals with an interest in psychological issues and wellbeing for patients with physical illness or long term conditions, such as psychotherapists and counsellors, complementary therapists, doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals.
Art Therapy with Neurological Conditions
by Simon Bell Mark Wheeler Christopher Day Jenny Wood Carole Connelly Andrea Gregg Melody Golebiowski Debbie Michaels Marion Green Iris Von Hyde Judith Ducker Anna Knight Elizabeth Ashby Quentin BrucklandBy creating a therapeutic outlet for self-expression and processing trauma, art therapy can play a powerful role in assisting people with a brain injury or neurological condition to adjust to living with altered abilities and ways of thinking. Bringing together a wealth of expertise from specialists working with a range of conditions including epilepsy, dementia, acquired brain injury, motor neurone disease and multiple sclerosis, this book describes both the effects of the conditions and the ways in which art therapy has helped in the rehabilitation process. The book includes work with groups and individuals and with a wide range of settings and age groups, from children to older adults, and discusses the implications of research from neuroscience and neuropsychology.This will be essential reading for art therapists and students working with neurological conditions. Other professionals working with people with neurological conditions such as psychotherapists and counsellors, doctors, nurses and complementary therapists will also find it of interest.
Can I tell you about having a Stroke?: A guide for friends, family and professionals (Can I tell you about...?)
by Lisa Taylor Swee Hong ChiaFred invites readers to learn about what it is like to have a stroke, explaining what a stroke is and how family members, carers and friends can help support someone with the various challenges they may face after having a stroke. This illustrated book will be ideal for anyone who knows someone who's had a stroke, from child to adult.
Parenting OCD: Down to Earth Advice From One Parent to Another
by Claire SandersA must-read for any parent or carer of an OCD child, Sanders talks with honesty and humour about her son's illness, providing practical advice and insight. She covers everything from getting a diagnosis and what to expect in therapy, to how to cope with panic attacks, how it might affect the rest of your family and how you might feel as a parent.
Play and Art in Child Psychotherapy: An Expressive Arts Therapy Approach
by Ellen G. LevineThrough a series of case studies looking at the use of play and the arts in therapeutic work with children and their parents, Ellen G. Levine draws out the guiding principles and practices of expressive arts therapy and discusses the themes that regularly emerge in sessions with children and their families.
The Other Half of Asperger Syndrome (Autism Spectrum Disorder): A Guide to Living in an Intimate Relationship with a Partner who is on the Autism Spectrum Second Edition
by Maxine AstonDoes your other half have Asperger Syndrome (AS) or do you suspect that he or she is on the autism spectrum? This quick and helpful guide provides all the information you need for relationship success with your AS partner. Maxine Aston offers relationship advice that draws on over a decade of counselling experience.
Parenting ASD Teens: A Guide to Making it Up As You Go (20140421 Ser. #20140421)
by Andrew SchlegelmilchAndrew Schlegelmilch draws on his experience working at a high school for teens with autism to provide savvy advice to parents coping with the difficulties that arise when their child hits the troublesome teenage years. Discussion includes setting realistic expectations, encouraging independence, and helping teens cope with mental health issues.
A Freshman Survival Guide for College Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders: The Stuff Nobody Tells You About!
by Haley MossChatty, honest and full of really useful information, Haley Moss' first-hand account of the college experience covers everything students on the autism spectrum need to know as they begin their Freshman year. She shares tips and advice on getting ready for college, dorm life, making friends, and what to expect from classes, professors and exams.
Facilitating Meaningful Contact in Adoption and Fostering: A Trauma-Informed Approach to Planning, Assessing and Good Practice
by Louis Sydney adoptionplus Elsie PriceHow can contact in adoption and fostering be tailored to the individual child? This book provides assessment frameworks that reflect what attachment, neuroscience and trauma tell us about children's needs. The authors outline a model for managing contact to make it more purposeful and increase its potential for therapeutic benefit.
Creating Culturally Appropriate Outside Spaces and Experiences for People with Dementia: Using Nature and the Outdoors in Person-Centred Care
by Judith Jones Sidsel Bjorneby Beth Britton Gillian Maclean Kate Andrews Sarah Waller Margaret-Anne Tibbs Hiroko And Inoue Joan Domicelj Wendy Hulko Abigail Masterton James McKillopCultural sensitivity is a key component of person-centred dementia care. This book acts as a rich source of information and ideas for all those interested in creating culturally-appropriate outdoor spaces and experiences for people with dementia, providing useful information and theory as well as inspiration for practice.
Independent Mental Health Advocacy - The Right to Be Heard: Context, Values and Good Practice
by Karen Newbigging Konstantina Poursanidou Karen Machin Stephanie De Haye Julie Ridley Laura Able Kaaren Cruse June Sadd Mick McKeownThis research-based book tells you everything you need to know about independent mental health advocacy (IMHA), including the role that IMHAs play within mental health services, their relationship with service users and with other mental health professionals.
Self-Care for the Mental Health Practitioner: The Theory, Research, and Practice of Preventing and Addressing the Occupational Hazards of the Profession
by Alfred J. MalinowskiDr. Alfred J. Malinowski explores the importance of self-care in the field of psychotherapy in this authoritative book. He examines the role of the therapist, how the nature of the profession can lead to decreased psychological well-being, and discusses self-care strategies and techniques to help practitioners maintain psychological health.
Improving Mental Health through Social Support: Building Positive and Empowering Relationships
by Jonathan LeachThe social support someone receives or has access to plays a vital role in their mental health and wellbeing. This accessible book examines the nature of social support and how it can be enhanced, focusing on relationships between service users and supporters. This is an important book for mental health professionals, social workers and students.
A Practical Guide to the Mental Capacity Act 2005: Putting the Principles of the Act Into Practice
by Matthew Graham Jakki CowleyA practical guide for health and social care professionals on the Mental Capacity Act 2005, enabling more informed and effective practice.
Tackling Disability Discrimination and Disability Hate Crime: A Multidisciplinary Guide
by David Cain Mike Smith Melanie Giannasi Kathryn Stone Catherine White Mark Brookes Paul Frederick Matt Houghton Bob Munn Nathan Hall Phillipa Russell Jemma Tyson Sylvia Lancaster Syed Mohammed Naqvi Nigel CrispA powerful and comprehensive look at disability discrimination and disability hate crimes, offering recommendations for a cross-government response to ensure disabled people are seen and treated as equal citizens.
The Autism Discussion Page on the core challenges of autism: A toolbox for helping children with autism feel safe, accepted, and competent
by Bill NasonThis book compiles posts from the popular online Autism Discussion Page to provide simple and effective strategies for helping children with autism spectrum disorders to feel safe, accepted and competent. This volume focuses on the core challenges faced by those with autism: cognitive, sensory, social and emotional.
The Autism Discussion Page on anxiety, behavior, school, and parenting strategies: A toolbox for helping children with autism feel safe, accepted, and competent
by Bill NasonThis book compiles posts from the popular online Autism Discussion Page to provide simple and effective strategies for helping children with autism spectrum disorders to feel safe, accepted and competent. This volume covers anxiety and stress, challenging behaviors, stretching comfort zones, discipline, and school issues.
Evidence-Based Assessment in ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder): What Is Available, What Is Appropriate and What Is ‘Fit-for-Purpose'
by Kenneth AitkenThis practical, research-based book introduces and reviews the evidence-based measures used in the commissioning and auditing of services for people with ASD, where the ability to demonstrate the benefits and effects of support and intervention is increasingly important.
Symbols of the Soul: Therapy and Guidance Through Fairy Tales
by Birgitte Brun Ernst W Pedersen Marianne RunbergThis book reveals how fairy tales can be used in therapy with a variety of clients and in a variety of settings. Drawing from their own experiences, the authors discuss how using such stories can be beneficial for staff-members and patients alike.
Beating Dyspraxia with a Hop, Skip and a Jump: A Simple Exercise Program to Improve Motor Skills at Home and School Revised Edition
by Geoffrey PlattBrought up to date with new lesson plans and an extra stage to the programme, the expanded edition of this practical book explains Geoff Platt's simple, step-by-step exercise regime to help children with dyspraxia overcome their symptoms.
Shorts: Stories about Alcohol, Asperger Syndrome, and God
by Tessie ReganBlunt, witty and honest, Tess Regan's collection of short stories, poems and illustrations tell a personal tale of alcoholism, Asperger's syndrome and an unusual spiritual journey. They will be invaluable reading for anyone on the autism spectrum dealing with alcoholism or mental illness, their friends, family and the associated professionals.
The Survival Guide for Newly Qualified Social Workers, Second Edition: Hitting the Ground Running
by Helen Donnellan Gordon JackThis book gives social workers everything they need to know to succeed in the workplace as they move from student to newly qualified worker. Easy to read and practical it tackles the key challenges they are likely to face.