
Autism
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This book challenges that assumption, exploring case studies where therapy based on a holistic approach has resulted in marked improvements in the children's behaviour and social integration. With an extended holistic programme, autistic children discover inner self-awareness and self-recognition, leading to first steps in relationships and social skills.
The authors describe in detail their own practical experiences, as well as the findings of other experts in the field. This new third edition covers recent developments in diagnostic methods and approaches to treatment, including new case studies and a new chapter looking at the sensory aspect of autism and Sensory Integration Therapy.
Well-researched and movingly written, this book has an essential, positive message for all those involved in the care and education of children with autism.
Reviews / Votes
'This is a very encouraging book for those dealing with autism, and though written for parents, caretakers and educators of the autistic child, there is much in it of importance for how we approach the needs of young children with even minor developmental difficulties.'-- Light Magazine
'Well organized and clearly written. This book draws on the rich experience and insights of doctors gained over decades as well as individuals who experience autism themselves. We can be most grateful to have access to this first anthroposophical book in the English language devoted to autism.'
-- Ingelore Maier, Journey for Anthroposophy
'Bob Woodward sets out clearly and in a lively, readable style his ideas, methods and results. This book could form the basis of some lively discussion at parents meeting.'
-- Anthea Hailey, Camphill Pages
'We have much to learn from the teachings of Rudolf Steiner and Bob Woodward's application of them to working with children with autism. This book is an excellent introduction to the ideas and practice as they relate to autism.'
-- Dr Lorna Wing, Camphill Correspondence
'I would recommend this excellent well-researched book be on the bookshelf of every curative educator, therapist and doctor who is attempting to understand and care for those individuals who suffer from autism.'
-- Jean Brown, Anthroposophical Medical Newsletter
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- Cover
- Title Page
- Dedication
- Contents
- Contributors
- Foreword: Helping Autism with Knowledge of Human Nature
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- I.: BACKGROUND AND MEDICAL RESEARCH
- 1. What is Autism?
- 2. Possible Causes
- II.: AN ANTHROPOSOPHIC UNDERSTANDING OF AUTISM
- 3. Anthroposophy and Child Development
- 4. Autism seen Anthroposophically
- III.: INTERVENTIONS AND ALLEVIATION
- 5. Some More Mainstream Interventions
- 6. The Curative Educational Approach
- 7. A Curative Education Case Study: James
- 8. Autism and the Senses
- 9. Intensive Interaction Case Study: Anna
- 10. Art Club Case Study: Ralph, Mark and Oliver
- 11. Ways Forward
- IV.: SOURCE MATERIAL FROM HANS MÜLLER-WIEDEMANN
- 12. Early Diagnosis and Practical Advice for Parents
- 13. The Topsy-Turvy World: An Anthroposophic Understanding of Autism in Early Childhood
- 14. The Curative Educational School: Observations and Aims
- 15. Curative Educational Therapy: Exercises in the Realm of the Four Body Senses
- APPENDIX
- 1. Additional Anthroposophic Background
- 2. Further Therapies and Medical Treatments
- Useful Organisations
- Bibliography
- Copyright
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