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Greenspan and Wieder (The Child with Special Needs) start out by redefining autism in realistic yet positive terms which open the door for successful intervention: instead of focusing solely on the autistic spectrum, a more flexible axis measuring progress, on which placement is not fixed, can give parents and children a "a healthy developmental trajectory," taking into account such goals as "showing intimacy and warmth ... communicating with gestures ... and talking meaningfully." The authors give readers a pragmatic approach to thinking about people on the autistic spectrum, including specific ideas for enhancing connectivity and communication in people of any age, most of whom "rarely advance intellectually above the ten-to-twelve-year-old level ... when they could progress far beyond the level of concrete thinking," if only there were a curriculum that would "challenge them to do so." Most of the text is used to help develop an engaging program for someone with autism, including resources and examples, in order to address "relationships, specific behaviors, the creative use of ideas, and the various processing areas." This is essential reading for caregivers, parents and friends of people on the spectrum, as well as compelling reading for anyone who wants to learn more about autism.
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"Highly effective and influential approach to autism and autistic spectrum disorders is presented in one clear and accessible volume." -- Family Therapy, 2006

"Highly effective and influential...one clear and accessible volume... Preventing the full onset of autism becomes a real possibility." -- (Adolescence, Summer 2006)

"Offers hope to parents...Confirms the worth, feasibility, and the necessity of comprehensive programs for youth with autistic spectrum disorder." -- Psychologist-Psychoanalyst, Summer 2006

"There’s no better expert on the subject." -- Midwest Book Review, 6/06

"[An] excellent book…The definitive guide to Greenspans respected 'floortime' method...illuminating...highly recommended." -- Library Journal, starred review 04/12/06

Â"An excellent introductionÂ…A thoughtful theoretical examination of autism and autism spectrum disordersÂ…a reassuring and hopeful guide.Â" -- Parent and Preschooler Newsletter, September 2006
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Product Details

  • Hardcover: 448 pages
  • Publisher: Da Capo Lifelong Books (March 27, 2006)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0738210285
  • ISBN-13: 978-0738210285
  • Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 6.3 x 1.4 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (27 customer reviews)
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Autism is a complex developmental disorder involving delays in and problems with social interaction, language, and a range of emotional, cognitive, motor, and sensory abilities. Read the first page
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individual processing differences, children with this pattern, peer play dates, functional emotional developmental capacities, triangular thinking, neurological challenges, emotional signaling, horsy ride, language meaningfully, sensory reactivity, developmental ladder, motor planning problems, processing profile, affective transformation, sensory modulation, emotional milestones, processing challenges, other special needs, emotional signals, core deficits
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4.0 out of 5 stars Autism and Floortime, April 4, 2006
This is a detailed look at a difficult subject but for the parent of a child with autism it is one of those stones that should not go unturned. Dr. Greenspan makes the extraordinary claim that he has treated thousands of children and adults with ASD and has never seen one that could not be moved forward on the spectrum, not even one. In many cases they have been be able to join their peers in full healthy emotional and intellectual lives.

Dr. Greenspan is no quack. He is Clinical Professor of Psychiatry and Pediatrics at George Washington University Medical School. He and Dr. Serena Wieder have spent the last twenty five years developing the approach they call Floortime. Their thesis is that all learning begins with emotion. The tiniest infant typically bonds and begins to communicate with its mother because it finds that communication pleasurable and desirable. Each little step in the process represents a foundational building block required for the next step. Children with autism have missed some of those building blocks. The idea behind Floortime is to meet the child wherever she is emotionally. Find what the child likes to do. Join her in the activity. Follow her lead and establish an emotional bond that can be used to communicate in a way the child finds pleasurable. That in turn can allow her to put some of the missing foundation in place. Over time the child moves up on the spectrum.

I find Dr. Greenspan's success stories inspirational. My four year old grandson has made remarkable progress in the two years since he was diagnosed with autism. He plays with his peers, makes strong eye contact, and laughs with his dad. But for the past six months or so he seems to be stuck on a language plateau. He hasn't regressed, but beyond asking for what he wants he is distressingly quiet, rarely engaging in conversation though he loves to sing. And his stimming has gotten worse. Don't bother to look it up. You won't find it in Webster's, not even in the unabridged edition. It's what Greenspan calls self-stimulation and Weston's mother calls sensory overload. Weston dances on his toes in what Mom and Dad call his happy dance. He also paces incessantly back and forth in a little trot. He is excessively excited and that appears to be interfering with his therapy. If I understand Greenspan, he would see it as an opportunity. Weston does that because it makes him feel good. So dance with him, sing with him and if he wants to trot, trot. Let him share his pleasure with you. Turn it into a game. It could be a non-verbal game that would help him develop an appreciation for non-verbal cues such as tone of voice, body language, even flirting. It just might add a foundation building block. That would be a wonderful thing.
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22 of 23 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Big payoff for a method schools can't do. Surprised?, November 19, 2006
My daughter is 8. We did the early intervention from age 2,Kind. and 1st grade. School goals were to make her autism not so obvious by teaching her to be quiet in class and follow a schedule. I found a mom who did her own consulting. Her daughter started non verbal at age 2 like mine. However, she used Greenspan and her daughter is amazing and in a reg. Kindergarten with no shadows. Very articulate, executive functioning (planning etc) is excellent. When asked how she did this she replied I worked my "blank" off! You would be amazed at what floor time accomplishes. We got pretty normal eye contact in a month. When you imitate them they look at you. She has learned nouns, not nouns, verbs, pronouns... When I read Greenspan I found a wealth of ideas for all kind of situations and I needed stories to see how to do it. She doesn't need much chair time except some of homeschooling. I want a kid who argues with her brother, can whine like any kid. I want her to play and make friends. Remember, be a kid yourself,laugh,have fun during therapy. Your presence has to be the reason playing is more fun. Read Greenspan. I did like the second book better. My husband and I have seen such huge positive changes. You begin to take for granted what didn't exist before. Isn't that nice? Greenspan keeps it functional, real life teaching in the moment! P.S. The disciplinarian teaches nothing. Knock off the military mindset.
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19 of 20 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars An essential resource for parents and professionals, April 16, 2006
Engaging Autism provides clear, practical information on how parents, therapists, and other caregivers can use the DIR/Floortime Approach to help children with autism spectrum disorders. As a pediatric OT and author of a book on sensory integration issues, I really appreciate Dr. Greenspan's explanations of sensory modulation difficulties and sensory and emotional overload and how these problems interfere with development. He examines a few of the many challenges posed by sensory issues, such as potty training and mealtime, and offers some good strategies, including working with a knowledgeable occupational therapist. This excellent resource helps parents start asking the right questions about what approach to use to help the child with ASD, provides useful advice on handling everyday problems, and offers current brain research and efficacy studies about the DIR/Floortime approach.
--Lindsey Biel www.sensorysmarts.com
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My son has Autism-As a Marine I attack the issues with the same mind set....Autism doesnt have us , We,ve got Autism under control..!!!
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I have 2 boys with Autism. With both I used the Floortime method. They are now 5 and 3 and are doing so well! The oldest was dxgd @ 18 months and was at 2month levels. Read more
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2.0 out of 5 stars Works Well generaly, but not as ABA Replacement for my child
I would give more stars, if book didn't seem to suggest Floortime as a primary means to deal with behavior. Read more
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