7 May 2010

Journal of the Month - Good Autism Practice


Promoting good practice and keeping up to date with new ideas – journals and events from BILD

Good Autism Practice

Edited by Glenys Jones, University of Birmingham and Elizabeth Attfield, autism.west midlands

This is the first journal dedicated solely to promoting good practice with children and adults with autism and Asperger’s syndrome.

Each journal includes articles:
encouraging good and innovative practice
written by practitioners, academics, parents and people with autism

The journal is edited by highly respected academics and practitioners specialising in autistic spectrum disorders and will be of interest to parents and practitioners in health, education and social services, as well as people who have autistic spectrum disorders.

Recent topics include:
The impact on siblings of having a brother or sister on the autistic spectrum
Knowledge and understanding of the autistic spectrum amongst prison staff
Asperger syndrome and anxiety: What does research tell us about the effectiveness of cognitive behaviour therapy?
Designing learning spaces for children on the autism spectrum
Sex and relationship education with young people on the autistic spectrum

Each edition covers accredited courses in autism and includes reviews of latest books.

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