The Miller Method : developing the capacities of children on the autism spectrum / Arnold Miller with Kristina Chrétien ; forewords by Diane Twachtman-Cullen and Stuart G. Shanker
Published
London ; Philadelphia : J. Kingsley Publishers, 2007
What makes the Miller Method unique? -- Children as victims or masters of their systems -- Searching for capacity -- Getting started with the Miller Method -- Elevating the special child : creating an enhanced reality -- Exploiting systems to develop social capacity -- Prelude to communication / Kristina Chrétien -- Becoming a child who communicates -- Teaching the child to cope -- Teaching to children's reality -- Research and applications of the Miller Method
Summary
This informative and practical guide to the Miller Method® presents an entirely new and dynamic perspective on advancing the body organization, social, and communicative skills of children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs). Working on the premise that children with ASDs learn more effectively when their whole bodies are involved, The Miller Method® covers major issues such as communication skills and social play, as well as day-to-day behavioral issues including tantrums, aggression and toilet training. Part of Miller's method includes guiding the child on to The Elevated
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 311-314) and indexes
