Sensory Perceptual Issues in Autism | 0:e upplagan

This book focuses on the role of sensory perceptual problems in autism as identified by autistic individuals themselves. The first part of the book covers the "unusual" sensory perceptual experiences and sensitivities which are often ignored by professionals, and looks at assessment and intervention issues with practical reccomendations for selecting appopriate methods and techniques to eliminate the problems and enhance the strengths. 

Sensory perceptual issues in autism enables teachers and other professionals, parents and people with autism themselves to fully comprehend sensory perceptual differences in autism. 

Olga Bogdashina PhD has worked extensively in the field of autism as teacher, lecturer and researcher, with a particular interest in sensory-perceptual and communication problems in autism. She has been the director of the first Day Centre for autistic children in Ukraine since 1994. Olga has an autistic son aged 15. She is also the president of the Autism Society of Ukraine and teaches and lectures around the world. She is currently a Visiting Lecturer at Birgingham University.