Self-Injurious Behavior is a comprehensive, interdisciplinary review o f the research on etiology and treatment of this chronic condition for which there is no known apparent cure. With an estimated prevalence rate of 13%, SIB occurs most frequently among persons who are retarded and autistic. In this volume, the field's leading researchers examin e a new generation of models and theories with a level of specificity far beyond what was heretofore imagined possible. From the burgeoning area of research on functional assessment and the behavioral and biol ogical antecedents of SIB, to the role of Lesch-Nyhan syndrome and opi oid peptides, the work of these foremost basic, applied, and behaviora l researchers is sure to greatly enhance fellow researchers', teachers ', and clinicians' understanding of this devastating condition.
Book Description
Product Details
Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images?
|
More About the Author
I am a psychologist who works with children with autism and their families, and I write books about what I learn in the process. I try to see the world through the eyes of a child with autism, while making scientifically valid information acessable to parents, teachers and therapists.
I am also a faculty member in Special Education at the University of Minnesota where I teach courses in autism, and also am a Consulting Psychologist at the Minnesota Early Autism Project. That's a community-based early intervention program for children with autism spectrum disorders.
I have conducted research and worked clinically with children and families of youngsters with autism for nearly 40 years. I was previously Director of the John F. Kennedy Center at Vanderbilt University as well as holding various positions at the University of Minnesota. I am currently collaborating on a multi-site project involving the Kennedy Krieger Institute in Baltimore, the E. K. Shriver Center at U. Mass. Amherst and the University of Kansas dealing which chronic challenging behavior in developmental disabilities.
My invited addresses and workshops have been presented in 47 states and 13 countries outside the US. I have published 235 articles and chapters and 30 books. My most recent three books, "Making Sense of Autism" (2007); "Straight Talk on Autism" (2008); "Freedom from Meltdowns: Solutions for Children with Autism" (Nov. 2008)are all published by Paul H. Brookes Publishing Company.
In my former life, I designed and fabricated stained glass windows, but my more recent forays into visual arts have involved water color painting. http://gallery.me.com/travisthompson2#100030
I'm married to Anneke Thompson, who is doting grandmother, a retired special education teacher, avid reader and quilter. We have four adult children, Rebecca, Jennifer, Andrea and Peter, and 7 grand children, who never cease to amaze us with their individuality and unique achievements. Our grandson Michael, age 14, lives in Eastern US and has an ASD diagnosis.
I am also a faculty member in Special Education at the University of Minnesota where I teach courses in autism, and also am a Consulting Psychologist at the Minnesota Early Autism Project. That's a community-based early intervention program for children with autism spectrum disorders.
I have conducted research and worked clinically with children and families of youngsters with autism for nearly 40 years. I was previously Director of the John F. Kennedy Center at Vanderbilt University as well as holding various positions at the University of Minnesota. I am currently collaborating on a multi-site project involving the Kennedy Krieger Institute in Baltimore, the E. K. Shriver Center at U. Mass. Amherst and the University of Kansas dealing which chronic challenging behavior in developmental disabilities.
My invited addresses and workshops have been presented in 47 states and 13 countries outside the US. I have published 235 articles and chapters and 30 books. My most recent three books, "Making Sense of Autism" (2007); "Straight Talk on Autism" (2008); "Freedom from Meltdowns: Solutions for Children with Autism" (Nov. 2008)are all published by Paul H. Brookes Publishing Company.
In my former life, I designed and fabricated stained glass windows, but my more recent forays into visual arts have involved water color painting. http://gallery.me.com/travisthompson2#100030
I'm married to Anneke Thompson, who is doting grandmother, a retired special education teacher, avid reader and quilter. We have four adult children, Rebecca, Jennifer, Andrea and Peter, and 7 grand children, who never cease to amaze us with their individuality and unique achievements. Our grandson Michael, age 14, lives in Eastern US and has an ASD diagnosis.
Customer Reviews
|
Share your thoughts with other customers:
|
||||||||||||||||||||||
|
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars
Awesome research tool for autism self injury cases,
By autismreality (USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Self-Injurious Behavior: Gene-Brain-Behavior Relationships (Hardcover)
A must read for anyone working with autistic individuals who suffer from severe or chronic self injurious behaviors. This book shows you the plethora of etiologies behind this devastating behavioral disorder that affects approximately 5-23% of autistic persons. Self-injurious behaviors among autistic population are one of the most stressful situations placed on schools and family. There is hope. And it begins with understanding self-injury among autistics. This book is good place to start.
Share your thoughts with other customers: Create your own review
|
|
Tags Customers Associate with This Product(What's this?)Click on a tag to find related items, discussions, and people.
|
Sell a Digital Version of This Book in the Kindle Store
If you are a publisher or author and hold the digital rights to a book, you can sell a digital version of it in our Kindle Store.
Learn more
Customer Discussions
|
This product's forum
Active discussions in related forums
Search Customer Discussions
|
Related forums
|
