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Focusing on communication development in autism, this book offers practical strategies and thought-provoking exercises drawn from the author's personal experiences as a mother of an autistic son. Renowned expert Olga Bogdashina combines her insights with the latest research to aid parents and professionals in understanding and supporting autistic children. This second installment in the series is both informative and deeply personal, making it a valuable resource for those navigating the complexities of autism.

In this revised second edition, Olga Bogdashina provides a foundation for understanding communication and language impairments specific to autism. She explores the effects of different perceptual and cognitive styles on the communication and language development of autistic children and provides strategies to help develop their skills.

The author focuses on the role of sensory perceptual problems in autism as identified by autistic individuals themselves. She covers the 'unusual' sensory perceptual experiences and sensitivities which are often ignored by professionals, and explores assessment and intervention issues

Spirituality plays a vital role in the lives of many people with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Drawing on interdisciplinary research as well as first-hand experiences of people with ASD, Olga Bogdashina shows how people with ASD experience their inner worlds and sense of self, and how this shapes the spiritual dimension of their lives.

Bogdashina explores theories of sensory perception and communication in autism. Drawing on linguistics, philosophy, neuroscience, psychology, anthropology and quantum mechanics, she looks at how the nature of the senses inform an individual's view of the world, and how language both reflects and constructs that view.

Inspired by the often uncomfortable interplay between autistic individuals, parents and professionals in understanding autistic spectrum conditions, Olga Bogdashina uses the concept of Theory of Mind (ToM) to consider these groups' different (and often conflicting) perspectives.

Providing a theoretical foundation for understanding communication and language impairments specific to autism, Bogdashina explores the effects of different perceptual and cognitive styles on the communication and language development of autistic children.