Autism A Holistic Approach

Name: Autism A Holistic Approach
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ISBN: 9781782500001

ISBN-10: 1782500006

ISBN-13: 9781782500001

Edition: 3rd 2013 (Revised)

Authors: Marga Hogenboom, Bob Woodward

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Educating and caring for a child with autism is a severely difficult task, too often associated with frustration and disappointment. As a result, the inner development of these children is at times considered to be beyond the reach of parents and carers.This book challenges that assumption, exploring case studies where therapy based on a holistic approach has resulted in marked improvements in the children's behaviour and social integration. With an extended holistic programme, autistic children discover inner self-awareness and self-recognition, leading to first steps in relationships and social skills.The authors describe in detail their own practical experiences, as well as the findings…

Book details

Edition: 3rd
Copyright year: 2013
Publisher: Floris Books
Publication date: 7/25/2013
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 352
Size: 6.10" wide x 9.20" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 1.122
Language: English

Dr Marga Hogenboom lives and works at the Camphill Rudolf Steiner School near Aberdeen and is one of the directors of the Camphill Medical Practice.

Bob Woodward is the author or co-author of seven #1 national bestsellers, including "All the President's Men," "The Brethren," & "The Agenda." He is Assistant Managing Editor of "The Washington Post" & lives in Washington, D.C.



Contributors


Foreword


Preface


Acknowledgments



Background and Medical Research



What is Autism?



Possible Causes



An Anthroposophic Understanding of Autism



Anthroposophy and Child Development



Autism seen Anthroposophically



Interventions and Alleviation



Some More Mainstream Interventions



The Curative Educational Approach



A Curative Educational Case Study: James




Autism and the Senses




Intensive Interaction Case Study: Anna




Art Club Case Study: Ralph, Mark and Oliver




Ways Forward



Source Material from Hans Mï¿½ller-Wiedemann



Early Diagnosis and Practical Advice for Parents



The Topsy-Turvy World: An Anthroposophic Understanding of Autism in Early Childhood



The Curative Educational School: Observations and Aims



Curative Educational Therapy: Exercises in the Realm of the Four Body Senses


Appendix



Additional Anthroposophic Background



Further Therapies and Medical Treatments



Useful Organisations


Bibliography


Index