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What if our previous teachings and beliefs regarding processing stimuli, reading emotions and understanding human behaviour is all untrue? In this book, Peter Vermeulen investigates new findings on the predictive brain and what these insights mean for autism and current interventions. Recent research has shown that the classic ideas about how the human brain first needs to process incoming information about the world before it can react are no longer tenable. Rather, to survive in the volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous environment of modern society, what we need is a brain that predicts the world quickly and unconsciously, while taking proper account of the context. This book explains the new theories relating to the predictive brain, summarising some of the more recent highly technical research studies about the predictive mind and autism into as accessible and understandable language as possible. Shedding new light on the predictive brain and its relation to autism, the chapters lead readers to the inevitable conclusion that many of the current interventions used in connection with autism urgently need updating and outline possibilities for revising. This approachable book synthesises advanced research for professionals across disciplines working with people with autism spectrum disorder along with readers who have or have family members with ASD.

What if our previous teachings and beliefs regarding processing stimuli, reading emotions and understanding human behaviour is all untrue? In this book, Peter Vermeulen investigates new findings on the predictive brain and what these insights mean for autism and current interventions. Recent research has shown that the classic ideas about how the human brain first needs to process incoming information about the world before it can react are no longer tenable. Rather, to survive in the volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous environment of modern society, what we need is a brain that predicts the world quickly and unconsciously, while taking proper account of the context. This book explains the new theories relating to the predictive brain, summarising some of the more recent highly technical research studies about the predictive mind and autism into as accessible and understandable language as possible. Shedding new light on the predictive brain and its relation to autism, the chapters lead readers to the inevitable conclusion that many of the current interventions used in connection with autism urgently need updating and outline possibilities for revising. This approachable book synthesises advanced research for professionals across disciplines working with people with autism spectrum disorder along with readers who have or have family members with ASD.

Offering a playful and engaging way to encourage young people, especially those on the autism spectrum, to think about themselves and their wider environment, this cooperative board game is perfect for working with groups of children and young adults with autism of all ages (10 and up). Each player works to create their own cartoon figure, emphasising how everyone is unique, and the figure includes elements that shows both how they look from the outside, and their inner characteristics. Games typically last around an hour, and discussion points are provided afterwards, to open conversation about their character, and about the nature of autism.

I am Special is a proven programme for helping children, teens and adults on the autism spectrum to understand themselves and their diagnosis, gain confidence and thrive. Peter Vermeulen describes in-depth the theory and research behind the programme, and explains how to use it in practice. He presents a series of specially-designed worksheets, included as online downloadable content in a handy printable format, on a wide range of topics, including how the brain works, physical characteristics, likes and dislikes, sensory issues, strengths and weaknesses, learning preferences, relationships and plans for the future. When completed, the worksheets can be used to build up a unique and personal book about the individual on the autism spectrum, to help foster self-understanding and self-confidence. For the very first time, the programme presented in this second edition is suitable for use with teens and adults as well as children, and also contains helpful interactive material for siblings.This is a unique resource for all those involved in supporting children, teens and adults on the autism spectrum, including teachers, psychologists, counsellors as well as parents and carers.

I am Special is a workbook developed by Peter Vermeulen and already used extensively with young people with autism spectrum disorder. The workbook is designed for a child to work through with an adult - parent, teacher or other professional. Unlike other books, its content and layout are devised especially for children who read, think and process information differently.I am Special is divided into two parts. The first is a theoretical introduction that explains how to inform children that they have autism or Asperger Syndrome and how to use the worksheets with groups or individuals. The second part consists of a series of worksheets which the child works through with an adult to create a unique and personal book about him or herself. It includes a series of exercises that present autism positively. They strike a balance between general facts, information about autism and personal information, covering the strengths an autistic person may have as well as the difficulties they may face.I am Special can be used with young people over the age of ten years. Not only is it an excellent source of information for the autistic child; it can be the first step in a process of counselling or psychotherapy or the springboard for a discussion group on autism.

To understand the ways people with autism think, Peter Vermeulen argues, we need to try to get inside their world. The latest scientific thinking is clearly explained, and illustrated by numerous personal accounts. This introductory book offers the reader a real window into the autistic mind and the very individual way in which it processes information.Honest and accessible, this book will be invaluable to anyone involved in the care of an autistic child.

Despite years of study and advanced technologies, we still do not fully understand how the “typical” brain works, much less how an autistic brain works. And while we have become increasingly familiar with the term autistic thinking, people with autism are still misunderstood, leading to frustration, depression and missed opportunities to reach one’s potential. According to Peter Vermeulen, treatment of autism is still too focused on behaviour and minimally focused on observation or determining the way of thinking that leads to the behaviour. In this groundbreaking book, inspired by the ideas of Uta Frith, the internationally known psychologist and a pioneer in theory of mind as it relates to autism, Vermeulen explains in everyday terms how the autistic brain functions with a particular emphasis on the apparent lack of sensitivity to and awareness of the context in which things happen. Full of examples, often humorous, the book goes on to examine “context” as it relates to observation, social interactions, communication and knowledge. The book concludes with a major section on how to reduce context blindness in these various areas, vital for successful functioning. Due to the far-reaching consequences of context blindness, this book is a must for those living and working with somebody with autism.

Untersuchungen in Europa, Kanada und den USA ergaben, dass bei sechs bis sieben von tausend Personen eine Autismus-Spektrum-Storung (ASS) diagnostiziert wird. Was bedeutet das?Mit Autismus als Kontextblindheit beschreibt Peter Vermeulen eine neue Sichtweise zum Autismus-Verstandnis. Seine Kernaussage lautet: Menschen mit Autismus zeigen in der Wahrnehmung ihrer objektbezogenen und sozialen Umwelt Probleme bei der schnellen, vorbewussten, intuitiven Erfassung und Nutzung von Kontextinformation. Dieses im Vergleich zu anderen Menschen herabgesetzte Gespur fur Kontext ist hirnorganisch begrundet und erklart die autistischen Besonderheiten in Wahrnehmung, sozialer Interaktion, Kommunikation und Denken. Peter Vermeulen knupft (kritisch) an viele bestehende neurokognitive Erklarungsansatze an und untermauert und belegt seine Thesen mit zahlreichen wissenschaftlichen Untersuchungsergebnissen, aber auch mit Beispielen aus seiner langjahrigen praktischen Erfahrung mit Menschen aus dem Autismus-Spektrum.Allgemeinverstandlich und unterhaltsam geschrieben eroffnet das Buch Betreuern, Lehrern, Begleitern und Eltern von Menschen mit Autismus neue Sichtweisen. Es zeigt Strategien zur Kompensation bzw. Hinweise und Beispiele fur eine autismusfreundliche Gestaltung der Umwelt und gibt so neue Impulse fur den Alltag der Betroffenen.

Hvad nu, hvis den autistiske hjerne fungerer helt anderledes, end vi hidtil har troet? Ganske meget tyder på det, og det har stor betydning for, hvordan mennesker med autisme bedst kan hjælpes i hverdagen.Det handler denne bog om.Den nyeste hjerneforskning viser, at mange af de mest indgroede forestillinger om, hvordan hjernen bearbejder sanseindtryk og læser social adfærd, er forkerte. Vi oplever intuitivt, at hjernen modtager indtryk fra sanserne, bearbejder disse informationer og træffer en beslutning om, hvordan den skal reagere. Men i virkeligheden sker der det modsatte: Hjernen har opbygget en model af, hvordan verden ser ud, og har på den baggrund en forventning om, hvad der vil ske i en bestemt situation. Hjernen kontrollerer derpå, om dens forudsigelse stemmer med virkeligheden. Hvis ikke, korrigerer den sin model af verden og tilpasser sin reaktion.Hvad nu, hvis forståelsen af menneskelig adfærd således først og fremmest er en ubevidst forudsigelse af, hvad folk skal til at gøre? Ville den klassiske træning af sociale færdigheder så give mening for børn, unge og voksne med autisme? Overalt kan man på samme måde læse, at mennesker med autisme har brug for mere forudsigelighed end mennesker uden autisme. Men er det nu rigtigt?Det er nogle af de provokerende og revolutionerende spørgsmål, Peter Vermeulen stiller i denne bog. Han kommer også med forslag til, hvad vi skal gøre i stedet. Specialpædagogisk månedsblad skriver:"En fabelagtig bog. ... Bogen bringer banebrydende nyt om autisme, hvad autisme er og hvordan vi skal håndtere det. Alt er dokumenteret, og bogen er en fornøjelse at læse ... Kan på det stærkeste anbefales."Bibliotekernes anmeldelse:Velskrevet og fængslende bog om hjerneforskningens betydning for den måde, vi forstår autisme på. Bogen er relativt letlæst for alle interesserede.

Autismi ja kontekstisokeus on yleistajuinen esitys autismikirjosta. Helppolukuinen teos vie lukijansa mielenkiintoiselle matkalle toisenlaisten ihmisten maailmaan. Lukuisten esimerkkien avulla se avaa oven autismikirjon ihmisten ymmärtämiseen ja tulkitsemiseen.