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 Gree… More >>
Engaging Autism: Helping Children Relate, Communicate and Think with the DIR Floortime Approach
I would give more stars, if book didn’t seem to suggest Floortime as a primary means to deal with behavior. For my child, modernnewest 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 behaviorreactions to the world).
Rating: 2 / 5
I was very disappointed in this book. There was very little information in the book. It basically just kept repeating the same general concept over and over again. As an educator of elementary age ASD students, I was hoping to expand upon the TEACCH and ABA approaches that I have been employing. But, I found very little information that was useful. I have read literally hundreds of books about autism and related disorders, including many first hand accounts. The authors of this book did not seem to demonstrate a firm understanding of autism spectrum conditions.
Rating: 1 / 5
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.
Rating: 5 / 5
Nice to know more than one method for teaching children with Autism. This book has great information to help you individualize teaching for young children with Autism.
Rating: 5 / 5
When I bought this book, I was expecting helpful solutions, but all I got were general facts that most parents of autistic children already know. The book definitely needed more specific information on how to handle problems.
Rating: 1 / 5