Understanding the Nature of Autism: A Practical Guide

by Janice E. Janzen

Much of the literature on autism consists of research reviews, recipes to resolve a single problem, or a narrow range of issues. Unraveling and applying this information with any flexibility is difficult for the practitioner who is faced with everyday challenges. In Understanding the Nature of Autism, author Janice E. Janzen examines the spectrum of autism, describes deficits and strengths and providing practical information and strategies. Her goal is to lead teachers and caregivers to a deeper understanding and recognition of the potential of those with autism. This valuable and insightful, 450-page manual can be considered a primer in autism and is an excellent resource for training parents, teachers, and program personnel. Revealed in its contents: *

Part 1 establishes the foundation for understanding autism and its impact on learning and thinking. *

Part 2 addresses assessment and evaluation issues. Strategies are provided for solving common problems and eliciting relevant information. *

Part 3 presents guidelines for making decisions and planning positive educational programs and support systems. *

Part 4 provides a base for planning interventions and introduces a set of strategies to address the most common deficits and problems of those with autism. *

Part 5 integrates information from previous chapters and applies it to the process for teaching a broad range of new skills. *

Part 6 summarizes the processes and strategies and addresses some potentially serious problems. Anecdotes, examples, and an extensive case study illustrate the principles and concepts. Numerous figures, reproducible recordkeeping forms, and a glossary of terms further aid the reader.

Genres: Autistic Spectrum Disorder

454 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1998

About the author

Frank's newest book is released in July, 2009: A a business management book that has received critical acclaim and reviews including Publishers Weekly, The Golden Rules for Managers: 119 Incredible Lessons for Leadership Success.

Frank is the author of two other books: It's OK to Ask 'em to Work was published in 2000 by the American Management Association, and has subsequently been published in German, Arabic, Russian and Spanish editions. His second book, How You Make the Sale, was published by Sourcebooks in 2005.

Since 1988 Frank and his wife, Laura, have been partners in McNair & McNair - a training and consulting business that specializes in helping companies get the best possible results from their employees, teammates, colleagues, and associates. Frank is a sought-after speaker, trainer, consultant and personal coach and has worked for major companies across the country.Prior to that he was an executive in several high-profile corporations.

Frank is a graduate of the University of North Carolina, where he was a Morehead Scholar. He also holds an MBA from the Babcock Graduate School of Management at Wake Forest University.

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