Autism, Asperger'S & Adhd: What you Need to Know. A Guide for Parents, Students and Other Professionals. (en Inglés)
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These conditions are highly related to each other and overlap. For Parents seeking to learn more, Students looking for an authoritative text on the topic, and Professionals already familiar with these conditions, this book outlines the answers to common questions. This no-nonsense guide summarises the essential information on the autism spectrum and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) so that you do not have to go looking for it when straight answers are needed about the real-world issues facing people with these conditions and those who care for them. The book introduces these fascinating conditions, covering issues such as assessment, diagnosis, prevalence rates, sex differences, and the conditions that often occur alongside. Topics such as theories and causes are covered, suitable for the person new to the topic as well as the informed professional. Strategies, interventions and treatment are covered, as well as themes such as mainstream school inclusion and Special School provision, policy and legislation. 'Autism, Asperger's & ADHD: What You Need to Know. A Guide for Parents, Students and other Professionals' draws from research and practical experience and summarises essential things that every person should know about the autism spectrum and ADHD.Dr Simon Bignell PhD, SFHEA, MBPsS, CPsychol is a Senior Lecturer in Psychology at the University of Derby, a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. He is a researcher and author on children's developmental conditions and specialises in Autism and ADHD. He has been awarded research grants, published in scientific books, journals and encyclopaedias and given invited keynote talks at conferences across the world. His University and online course, 'Autism, Asperger's & ADHD', which he has taught since 2006, has now been studied by over 100,000 learners across the globe.
