Difference Not Disorder: Understanding Autism Theory in Practice

by Catherine Harvey, Kevin McFadden (Illustrations)

Interventions and educational approaches for children with autism spectrum disorders have developed in response to the different models for how autism has been constructed and understood. This book explores the evolving theories on autism and how these have impacted the interventions and outcomes in education. Drawing on 30 years of professional experience and detailed research, Harvey exposes the myths around autism, advocates for understanding autism as difference rather than impairment, and provides practical guidance on teaching and learning, behaviour management, addressing sensory and physical needs of children with ASD. This accessible overview shows how to put autism research into practice, learn from historic mistakes and create the most supportive environment for children on the autism spectrum.

Genres: Autistic Spectrum Disorder

240 pages, ebook

Published March 21, 2018

About the author

Dr. Catherine Harvey

Reviews

[Ioana Crețu · Rating 4 out of 5]

Istoria diagnosticului de autism e cuprinzătoare, chiar fiind prezentată pe scurt, iar analiza potențialelor cauze indicate de cercetări de-a lungul timpului oferă multe perspective (unele de care nu știam). Am apreciat și explicațiile aduse pentru prevalența „în creștere” a autismului (de la schimbarea criteriilor de diagnostic, o conștientizare mai mare, până la schimbări socio-culturale), recomandările pentru crearea în școli a unui mediu ce ține cont de diferențele și nevoile specifice copiilor cu autism, precum și viziunea de la final: It is highly possible with the growth in information technology, and changes in how we communicate and access social interaction, that some of those we now consider the neurotypicals may in the future be classified as those with impairments and disorders – perhaps impairments and disorders of an excessive empathetic nature.