Focusing on the fundamentals of digital signal processing, this text also emphasises its practical applications. The accompanying CD-ROM also contains a comprehensive MATLAB software package, to illustrate the theories discussed in the text.[...]
This revised and updated edition takes a fresh look at what it's like to grow up as the brother or sister of a child with autism -- the basics of sibling relationships at all ages and how autism can affect these dynamics. Parents get important advice about balancing responsibilities for each child, [...]
Focusing on the practical applications of using numerical methods for solving mathematical problems in analysis and design, Schilling (electrical engineering) and Harris (chemical engineering), both of Clarkson University, New York, concentrate on defining terms and case study examples and problems[...]
The classroom environment is an essential component for maximizing learning experiences for young children. "Inspiring Spaces for Young Children "invites teachers to enhance children's educational environment in a beautiful way by emphasizing aesthetic environmental qualities that are often overlook[...]
Anxiety is one of the biggest challenges facing people with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and their families. They can experience anxiety in all areas of their lives - school, family, and social life - and it compounds the difficulties they already may have with communicating, interacting socially[...]
"A Picture's Worth", the PECS primer written by the developers of the Picture Exchange Communication System, is now available in a second edition. This user-friendly guide introduces PECS, a simple and empowering communication tool in which partners exchange cards with photos or line drawings repres[...]
One of the most important yet difficult skills for children with autism to learn is effective social interaction. This book introduces social skills programs to parents of preschool- and kindergarten-aged children diagnosed with one of the Pervasive Developmental Disorders (PDD), including Autistic [...]
This revised an updated edition for parents of children with autism describes the critical compenents of an Early Intensive Behavioral Interventon program, a highly effective treatment based on Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). Parents of young children with autism, ages 18 months to 5 years, learn w[...]