Product Description
The long-awaited landmark guide to autism and ASD by the authors of the timeless classic The Child with Special Needs The inspiring success of Dr. Stanley Greenspan's unique approach to autism and ASD (autistic spectrum disorders) is known to grateful parents and to professionals throughout the world. Now at last his highly effective and influential program is presented in one clear and accessible volume. A number of innovative, exciting features distinguish Greenspan's approach to autism: First, his program has demonstrated that children with signs of autism or autistic spectrum disorders do not have a fixed, limited potential, but in many cases can join their peers and lead full, healthy lives, emotionally and intellectually. Secondly, his approach can be applied at a very early stage, when signs of autism first appear. Thus, the hope of preventing the full onset of autism becomes a real possibility. Third, the approach empowers the entire family to promote their child's development throughout each day. Also, the DIR Floortime approach guides the efforts of speech pathologists, occupational therapists, and educators to work with the family and builds on the latest research on the development of the mind and brain. As cases of autism continue to rise worldwide, Dr. Greenspan's extremely successful Floortime approach is producing very promising results that could one day stem the tide against this dread disorder. No one involved in the care of children with autism, parent or professional, can afford to be without this landmark work.

CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 4.0 based on 26 reviews)

Engaging Autism by John A. Ramos (estero, florida)

5 Stars
August 14, 2009
I sent this book to my daughter. She has learned a lot about autism as it affects my grandaughter and her obvious disabilty. easy reading,, and teaches one how to understand and live with a child affected with Autism.

Great book by E. C. Burroughs

5 Stars
June 04, 2009
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..!!!

wonderful by Kate E. Schroeder (Tulsa,OK)

5 Stars
March 28, 2009
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. He is now 5 and communicates at a 5 year old level! It takes hard work and dedication but Floortime is worth it!

Works Well generaly, but not as ABA Replacement for my child by Dan (Twin Bridges, CA)

2 Stars
March 22, 2009
I would give more stars, if book didn't seem to suggest Floortime as a primary means to deal with behavior. For my child, modern\newest ABA are working better for helping my child connect to the world. Floortime seems to help my child during free time and when behavior is not negative; but, as a means to deal with negative, or otherwise "not typically developing" behavior, Floortime doesn't seem to give my child enough of a chance. To me, Floortime-only (without ABA) may work for other children, but not mine. Note: I am a layperson & parent, but would have liked less conjecture in this book, in regards to lack of any empirical evidence for Floortime-only approach being included. Generally speaking, my child seems to respond well to Floortime, but not as a means to deal with behavior, or when my child is upset. Floortime = good play time & learning time for my child, but not good for when my child is upset (ABA has provided more growth for my child it turns out, in regards to tantrums and negative behavior\reactions to the world).

Engaging Autism by Mary Ellen Padgett

5 Stars
March 14, 2009
Fantastic book. This will definitely help our situation and gives us more things to think about and observe. Thank you.

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