Most Popular Books by Tony Attwood

L’autismo è associato a una serie di qualità molto ricercate dai datori di lavoro, tra cui affidabilità, perseveranza, attenzione ai dettagli, creatività nella risoluzione di problemi e molte altre. La chiave per riuscire professionalmente sta nel comprendere quali sono questi punti di forza e chiarire quale supporto serve per riuscire al meglio. Questo manuale di auto-aiuto propone consigli, strategie e attività per gestire le difficoltà che si possono incontrare al lavoro e offre alle persone nello Spettro strumenti utili per ridurre al minimo l’ansia, il sovraccarico sensoriale, gli schemi di pensiero inutili, le difficoltà di comunicazione sociale e i problemi di organizzazione e pianificazione.

¡Ganador de un premio 2008 Teachers'' Choice Award! La ansiedad puede ser debilitante para cualquiera, pero puede ser especialmente confusa para un niño. Aprender sobre las emociones ayuda a los niños a reconocer las conexiones entre pensar y sentir, y los efectos fisiológicos de la ansiedad en el cuerpo (sudoración, aumento del ritmo cardíaco, llanto, etc.). Este libro proporciona una guía para cuidadores junto con una sección de libro de trabajo que permite a los niños identificar situaciones que provocan ansiedad y les enseña cómo percibirlos de manera diferente. Los temas útiles incluyen: Descripción general del programa Explorando sentimientos Introducción a la terapia cognitiva conductual La caja de herramientas emocional Historias sociales Evidencia de investigación sobre la efectividad de explorar sentimientos ¡Y mucho más! Winner of a 2008 Teachers'' Choice Award! Anxiety can be debilitating for anyone, but it can be especially confusing for a child. Learning about emotions helps children recognize connections between thinking and feeling, and the physiological effects of anxiety on the body (sweating, increased heart rate, crying, etc.). This book provides a guide for caregivers along with a workbook section that allows children to identify anxiety-provoking situations, and teaches them how to perceive them differently. Helpful topics include: Overview of the Exploring Feelings Program Introduction to Cognitive Behavior Therapy The Emotional Toolbox Social Stories Research Evidence on the Effectiveness of Exploring Feelings and more!

¡Ganador de un premio 2008 Teachers'' Choice Award! Muchos niños, especialmente aquellos con retrasos en el desarrollo, tienen problemas para comprender o expresar sus sentimientos. Esto puede resultar en dificultades con el manejo de la ira. Listar las posibles respuestas a las situaciones, y el resultado probable de cada una, le permite al niño tomar decisiones informadas sobre qué respuestas elegir (por ejemplo, alejarse frente a golpear). Este libro proporciona una guía para los cuidadores junto con una parte del libro de trabajo que les pide a los niños que identifiquen situaciones que desencadenan su enojo y les ayuda a encontrar formas apropiadas de responder. Los temas útiles incluyen: Descripción general del programa Explorando sentimientos Introducción a la terapia cognitiva conductual La caja de herramientas emocional Historias sociales Evidencia de investigación sobre la efectividad de explorar sentimientos ¡Y más! Winner of a 2008 Teachers'' Choice Award! Many children, especially those with developmental delays, have trouble understanding or expressing their feelings. This can result in difficulty with anger management. Listing possible responses to situations--and the likely outcome of each one--allows the child to make informed decisions about which responses to choose (e.g., walking away vs. hitting). This book provides a guide for caregivers along with a workbook portion that asks children to identify situations that trigger their anger, and helps them find appropriate ways to respond. Helpful topics include: Overview of the Exploring Feelings Program Introduction to Cognitive Behavior Therapy The Emotional Toolbox Social Stories Research Evidence on the Effectiveness of Exploring Feelings and more!

"Bronson uses his hands with manly pride. There is precision in his movements. He is deliberate, slow and meticulous. We chat as he asks for the tools, smiling as I hand them to him as if he were a surgeon. Then, task finished, he stands back to survey his handiwork. Bronson has started a training course. He has a job. He''s a working class man. Now he moves in the world of men and machines, strangers and family alike, with satisfaction and humour - living beyond a minimal life. Given ''wings to fly''." Brooks continues the journey with her son, Bronson, with life after ''I''m not broken, I''m just different''. The book contains chapters by Professor Tony Attwood, Dr John Miller and Dr Steele Fitchett on the future of Asperger''s, which bring hope. The focus of this sequel is to give a clearer view of the struggle adults with Asperger''s and their families face daily, in a narrative that is real, engaging and accessible. There is a view into the fearless flight of her son into manhood, interviews with friends and specialists, which give an intimate window into their lives and also a selection of posters. Statistics and research can only offer so much. Brooks brings the untold story. Brooks brings warmth, passion and wit to life once more-we gain insight and ultimately awareness of this misunderstood syndrome and discover the wonderful mantra that ''it''s never too late''. The beauty of this edition is it''s triumph.

Sa sensibilité à fleur de peau et son humeur variable vous désarçonnent ? Vous ne savez quelle attitude adopter face à ses tendances casanières et maniaques, ainsi qu''à son besoin de tout contrôler ? Vous avez l''impression de ne pas parler le même langage malgré tous vos efforts ? Ce n''est pas qu''une impression ! Vivre avec une femme porteuse du syndrome d''Asperger est un vrai défi. Véritable décodeur des différentes facettes de la personnalité Asperger, ce livre vous aidera à mieux comprendre votre partenaire et à créer une relation de couple plus profonde et respectueuse. Des questions sensorielles aux relations sexuelles, de la vulnérabilité émotionnelle à l''attitude face à la critique, sans oublier la confiance en soi, le rapport à la maternité et la fidélité, Rudy Simone aborde tous les sujets qui peuvent être source d''incompréhension dans une relation entre une femme Asperger et son partenaire neurotypique. 22 CHOSES À SAVOIR ET DES SOLUTIONS POUR CHAQUE PROBLÈME ! Découvrez : De nombreuses astuces pour mieux faire face aux difficultés du quotidien ; Différents témoignages ; Les beaux côtés de cette relation atypique.

Brooks continues the journey with her son, Bronson, with life after ''I''m not broken, I''m just different''. The book contains chapters by Professor Tony Attwood, Dr John Miller and Dr Steele Fitchett on the future of Asperger''s, which bring hope. The focus of this sequel is to give a clearer view of the struggle adults with Asperger''s and their families face daily, in a narrative that is real, engaging and accessible. There is a view into the fearless flight of her son into manhood, interviews with friends and specialists, which give an intimate window into their lives and also a selection of posters. Statistics and research can only offer so much. Brooks brings the untold story. Brooks brings warmth, passion and wit to life once more-we gain insight and ultimately awareness of this misunderstood syndrome and discover the wonderful mantra that ''it''s never too late''. The beauty of this edition is it''s triumph.

Guide for teachers, therapists and parents of people with autism and Asperger syndrome. Gives some suggestions regarding the cause and management of the unusual behaviour, following the DSMIII principal diagnostic criteria for autism and Asperger syndrome.

Living with someone on the autism spectrum is like watching a child trying to play hopscotch when they can''t see the squares, and everyone else can.Linda''s book takes us to the heart of living with a child with on the autism spectrum, inviting us to see life through the eyes of others. Brooks chronicles her life with her son from his birth, covering the early years, and the teen years through to adulthood-ending with his fearless flight into manhood. The last section focuses on the struggles faced by adults on the spectrum and their families with an informative, scientific approach. In an unflinching account Brooks poignantly captures the struggle of living with a child who appears to see the world through broken glass. A roller coaster ride from the bizarre to the obscene, encompassing the poetic and the hilarious, heartache and joy. The narrative embraces the muddled stumbling between two worlds-worlds that seem so desperately different at first glance. This is a story bout a boy obsessed with the unfathomable and a mother obsessed with understanding him. This book is about celebration. I am very pleased to be involved with Linda''s book. I think we both have a very important message and I certainly endorse Linda''s positive approach. I know it will change the lives of many families. Professor Tony AttwoodAs a counsellor I have discovered a number of special pearls, a couple of which are found in Linda and Bronson''s journey. This is a timely book with a special message. I believe Linda and I met for a purpose. I have read the manuscript and feel this is her gift to other parents. Dr Steele FitchettThis is a long awaited book. Linda and Bronson have a great relationship; it''s entertaining to watch them bounce off each other. I once remarked to Linda, describing her parenthood-''You enjoy him and that is one of the finest assets of a mother that you offer, regardless of how he reacts.'' Dr Jay

Le programme de thérapie comportementale et cognitive "Explorer les sentiments" a été conçu par l''auteur pour être à la fois très structuré, intéressant et efficace dans le contrôle cognitif des émotions. Chaque enfant reçoit des informations et se voit proposer des activités pour explorer les émotions telles qu''être content, calme, anxieux et en colère. Il a aussi la possibilité d''enregistrer ses commentaires personnels et des réponses à ses questions. A la fin de chaque atelier le suivant est expliqué aux enfants. "Explorer les sentiments" est conçu pour explorer l''univers mental dans une perspective scientifique. Il existe deux programmes "Explorer les sentiments", celui qui a pour but d''explorer et gérer l''anxiété et un autre pour explorer et gérer la colère. Le programme a été conçu comme un traitement des problèmes liés à un trouble anxieux ou de gestion de la colère chez des enfants avec un syndrome d''Asperger. Il peut tout aussi bien être utilisé avec des enfants présentant un autisme "de haut niveau" ou d''un TED. Il faut noter que l''auteur a conçu ce programme de manière à ce qu''il ne nécessite pas l''intervention un psychologue. Un enseignant, un orthophoniste, un ergothérapeute ou un parent peuvent mettre en place ce programme sans avoir de formation en thérapie comportementale et cognitive.