Communication Issues In Autism And Asperger Syndrome: Do We Speak The Same Language? (Paperback)

by Olga Bogdashina (Author)
Key Phrases: Temple Grandin, Donna Williams, Applied Behaviour Analysis (more...)

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Product Description
Providing a theoretical foundation for understanding communication and language impairments specific to autism, Olga Bogdashina explores the effects of different perceptual and cognitive styles on the communication and language development of autistic children. She stresses the importance of identifying each autistic individual's nonverbal language - which can be visual, tactile, kinaesthetic, auditory, olfactory or gustatory - with a view to establish a shared means of verbal communication. She offers an explanation of why certain approaches, for example PECS, might work with some autistic children but not others. Offering real insights, the 'What They Say' sections enable the reader to see through the eyes of autistic individuals and to understand their language differences first hand.

About the Author
Olga Bogdashina, MSc (Education), MA (Autism), PhD (Linguistics) has worked extensively in the field of autism as teacher, lecturer and researcher, with a particular interest in sensory-perceptual and communication problems in autism. Since 1994, she has been the director of the first Day Centre for autistic children in Ukraine and the President of the Autism Society, Ukraine. Olga teaches and lectures around the world. She is currently a Visiting Lecturer at Birmingham University and Consultant Psychologist for Services for Adults with Autism, Doncaster, UK. She has a teenage autistic son.

Product Details

• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers; 1 edition (November 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1843102676
• ISBN-13: 978-1843102670
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6.1 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #134,499 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Highly Recommended, January 28, 2006

By	Suz "treadingwater" (Britain) - See all my reviews

Another great book by Olga Bogdashina. My only warning is that you could find it a bit heavy going, but only because it is fantastically comprehensive. This is not just a book about communication issues in Autism... it is a book about language, learning, intelligence, and culture. It is open minded and thoughtful throughout, repeatedly emphasising the two way nature of communication and not just focusing on how to make autistic people do all the work like so many books do. The book is in three parts, the first looking mainly at theories of language and intelligence, the second at language characteristics, learning styles and development in autism, and the third and final part examines strategies to enhance communication. This is not a handbook that can teach someone how to communicate better, but what it is is a thorough guide to understanding what the communication issues of autistic people are.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars autism, January 7, 2008

By	Dr. Paul A. Rhoads - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Excellent book on the subject I highly recommend it either for lay or professionals and necessary reading.

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent help for the parent of Asperger child, May 29, 2009

By	G. Stein - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I must admit that I have not fully read the book. I took it out last summer and it was very helpful in finding information to back up my son's issue with speech. Then I again search high and low (forgot title to book) at the library to find it again and had it sent from another library. It is a bit technical for the parent but having the excerpts from people with autism is very helpful.