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The difficulties experienced by children with autism and related conditions in inferring the thoughts, beliefs, desires and intentions of others are well documented in numerous studies. It now seems that these deficits underlie many of the social and communication problems that are characteristic of autism. Teaching Children with Autism to Mind-Read explores the relationship of “theory of mind” deficits to other areas of childrens functioning and describes existing … More >>
Teaching Children With Autism to Mind-Read : A Practical Guide for Teachers and Parents
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#1 by Dena J. Hernandez-kosche on February 1, 2010 - 5:25 pm
Excellent resource for parents and teachers. Practical, flexible, and easy to use in the classroom and home.
Rating: 5 / 5
#2 by Evangeline S. Remer on February 1, 2010 - 5:32 pm
The book is fantastic way to teach the basic theory of mind. The picture of the stories enable the child to understand the different emotions and their triggers.
My son loves the book.
Rating: 4 / 5
#3 by Jan Weller on February 1, 2010 - 7:39 pm
I would recommend this book to individuals who wish more information regarding children with autistic spectrum disorder. There are many issues discussed within the book and ideas to assist children in progressing successfully. I believe this book is geared more toward educators who really want to know, or toward parents and caregivers who want to help teachers learn more effective ways of dealing with autistic idiosyncrosies. Our 8 year old son’s teacher have loved the information and found it helpful to meet the needs of many children in their classes, not just those of our son.
Rating: 5 / 5
#4 by Anonymous on February 1, 2010 - 10:03 pm
I have applied the principles of “A.B.A.” for approximately 10 years. I have worked with numerous families and children who have been afflicted with Autism. I also try to stay up to date on the newest techniques and reading materials. I found this book facsinating and have begun to apply many of these techniques with the children I am currently working with. I work with preschool and school aged children. When these principles are applied correctly I have seen amazing results. I have found this book extremely helpful and only wish I could have found it sooner.
Rating: 5 / 5
#5 by Paul Mckenney on February 1, 2010 - 10:06 pm
This book contains a great program for teaching young children with autism how to interpret facial expressions and other social cues. It is aimed at young children.
If you have a teenager with autism, you may need more help, since the typical teen’s social environment is much more complex than that of a younger child. This of course begs the question of why anyone would wait until their child was a teenager to start addressing his/her autism. One should instead start as early as possible, preferably well before 3 years of age, and definitely before 5 years of age. The longer you wait, the more difficult it gets, and the less promising the prognosis.
Is this book the only resource you will need to address your child’s autism? Most definitely not! You should read “Let Me Hear Your Voice” by Catherine Maurice, and you should find a parent support group near you (check http://www.feat.org for a list by region). ABA treatment is a must, and some children also benefit from changes in diet, megavitamin therapy, and other treatments. ABA (especially), diet, and vitamins helped several children in my community go from a diagnosis of autism to testing in the normal range. But they all started very aggressive treatment early: before the age of 4.
So, read this book, but also gather information in the area of ABA, diet, and vitamins. Find other parents who are aggressively addressing their child’s autism–you will need the mutual support. Above all, hit your child’s autism with everything you can as early as you possibly can! There is not yet a guaranteed cure, but you can give your child a fighting chance of attaining a normal level of functioning.
Rating: 5 / 5