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 25 reviews)

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.

Excellent Resource by J. eaton (little rock, ar)

5 Stars
December 26, 2008
I have been a fan of Stanley Greenspan since I switched from treating adults to treating children. I am an occupational therapist and Dr. Greenspan's books have been a guiding force in treating all of the children on my caseload, not only the ones with autism specturm disorders. If ABA is just not working for you or you are looking for a an approach that will build a closer relationship with your child, read this book. I would also recommend the book The Special Needs Child, also by Greenspan.

The books teaches you how to get your "tuned out" child's attention. How to get your child to begin to communicate with you. How to build communication from fleeting moments to real back and forth communication.

I use the recommendations from this book everyday in my practice and I frequently recommend it to my client's parents.

SIMILAR PRODUCTS

	The Child With Special Needs: Encouraging Intellectual and Emotional Growth (Merloyd Lawrence Book) by Stanley I. Greenspan (Author), Serena Wieder (Author), Robin Simons (Author) Covering all kinds of disabilities--including cerebral palsy, autism, retardation, ADD, and language problems--this comprehensive guide offers parents specific ways of helping all special needs children reach their full intellectual and emotional potential.
	1001 Great Ideas for Teaching and Raising Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders by Veronica Zysk (Author), Ellen Notbohm (Author) Parents and professionals can now bypass countless hours spent seeking answers to the mystifying day-to-day challenges of autism. In a snappy, can-do format, this insightful book offers page after page of try-it-now solutions that have worked for thousands of children grappling with social, sensory, behavioral, and self-care issues, plus many more.
	Ten Things Every Child with Autism Wishes You Knew by Ellen Notbohm (Author) Every parent, teacher, social worker, therapist, and physician should have this succinct and informative book in his/her back pocket. Framed with both humor and compassion, the book defines the top ten characteristics that illuminate the minds and hearts of children with autism. Ellen’s personal experiences as a parent, an autism columnist, and a contributor to numerous parenting magazines coalesce to create a guide for all who come in contact with a child on the autism spectrum. ...
	Playing, Laughing and Learning with Children on the Autism Spectrum: A Practical Resource of Play Ideas for Parents and Carers by Julia Moor (Author) Praise for the first edition: `An approachable and practical edition that will be welcomed by parents and carers alike. I know how hard it can be to find "How to" resources for parents. Well here is a gem.' - Children, Young People and Families Parents of young children newly diagnosed as on the autism spectrum are often at a loss for ideas about how best to help their child. Playing, Laughing and Learning with Children on the Autism Spectrum is not just a collection of...
	The Out-of-Sync Child: Recognizing and Coping with Sensory Processing Disorder, Revised Edition by Carol Stock Kranowitz (Author), Lucy Jane Miller (Preface) NEWLY REVISED AND UPDATED The Out-of-Sync Child broke new ground by identifying Sensory Processing Disorder, a common but frequently misdiagnosed problem in which the central nervous system misinterprets messages from the senses. This newly revised edition features additional information from recent research on vision and hearing deficits, motor skill problems, nutrition and picky eaters, ADHA, autism, and other related disorders.