Howlin, Patricia
Teaching Children with Autism to MindRead: A Practical Guide for Teachers and Parents
- ISBN 13:
- 9780471976233
- author:
- Howlin, Patricia
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Wiley
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1998
- Pages:
- 302
- Dimensions:
- 19 x 1.8 x 24.6 centimetres (0.4
- Genre:
- Teaching of children with emotional & behavioural difficulties
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Teaching Children with Autism to Mind-Read is a practical guide for helping children with autism spectrum conditions improve their understanding of others' minds. The authors explore the relationship between "theory of mind" deficits and other areas of functioning, providing detailed information about teaching materials and strategies. The book tackles specific issues such as interpreting facial expressions, recognising emotions, and understanding another person's perspective. It offers a graded teaching guide that is relevant to special needs teachers, educational and clinical psychologists, speech and language therapists, and carers of children with autism spectrum conditions. This easy-to-follow guide provides practical guidelines for enhancing the skills associated with understanding others' minds, helping children with autism to better navigate social situations and improve their relationships.