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books:

Handbook of Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorders

5 reviews
Donald J. Cohen, Anne M. Donnellan

Winston Publishing, 1987

A definitive reference book
Neither cheap nor a light read, but just what it says - a definitive summary of the state-of-the-art in knowledge about autism and the other pervasive developmental disorders. Everything you need to know is in here.

Movement Differences and Diversity in Autism-Mental Retardation: Appreciations and Accommodations People With ...

2 reviews
Anne M. Donnellan

D L R C Press, 1994

enlightenment on a dark issue
This book outlines and associates autism with descriptive and accurate clarity. The reasoning is logical and the examples are useful to an educator. The single most helpful thread is the ability the author possesses to communicate the feelings and prospective that autistic people are processing.Ms.Donnallan realises that there are so many different manifestations of the condition and provides ...

Progress Without Punishment: Effective Approaches for Learners With Behavior Problems (Special Education ...

2 reviews
Anne M. Donnellan

Teachers College Press, 1988

A useful, usable guide
I found Progress Without Punishment to be a useful, usable guide to behavioral strategies in the classroom. My copy is nearly worn out from frequent use. I would recommend this book to anyone seeking a guide to implementation of positive reinforcement in the classroom.

Alternatives to Punishment: Solving Behavior Problems With Non-Aversive Strategies

1 review
Gary W. Lavigna, Anne M. Donnellan

Irvington Pub, 1985

Alternatives to Punishment
Written by professionals, for professionals, and about professional contribtions to applied behavioral science, this book hits the mark at which it aimed. It provides a comprehensive treatment of alternatives to punishment in dealing with behavior problems evidenced by human beings at various levels of development and in various circumstances. Based upon their own extensive observations and a ...