The Hidden Child: The Linwood Method for Reaching the Autistic Child

I have read too many books and articles on autism to count but this is the book I go back to time and again and recommend it to anyone with an autistic child. I even share it with teachers and paraprofessionals. The approach is common sense and unlike many books the therapy does not degrade the child but shows you ways to get around their behaviors or use their own obsessions to their and your benefit! The author is very creative in the way she individualizes each childs strengths and needs. Excellent source! It's right on the money! I can't say enough about this book! You can tell that the author actually lived with autistic children. It's a big difference than those that only observe for a few hours. She covers it all!

I was employed at the Linwood Children's Center from 1985-1990. I currently work with a developmentally disabled population, but Linwood was my first job in this field. I can imagine no finer training ground than Linwood, and virtually every clinical skill I now have was first honed at Linwood. Jeanne Simons, who as a young social worker in the 1940s learned her craft from Leo Kanner, (the psychiatrist who first identified autism as a distinct syndrome in the late 30s), is one of the true pioneers in the field of autism, and this book represents the distillation of her lifetime's wisdom and knowledge. Buy this book if you've a child diagnosed with autism; and if you're interested in working with autistic children/adults, buy this book, and call Linwood for a job application.

I am very very intrested in autisum. i hope to teach autistic kids somday anyhow this was the frist book on it I read. it is one of the best if you want o start your bacsi understanding of autism

A few years ago, I found this book in the library. My son has autism and I have read this book and used some of the things in this book. They worked and he now can talk and answer my questions and he has come along ways. I will order this book and I hope to share some of this in my clubs in Yahoo. You that have autism in your life and work withit, you should get this great book.

This book is terrific! As a speech therapist who has always followed this approach on my own, it was incredible to read about others who also felt that these children are special for who they are not what their diagnosis is. To hear the author describe the importance of respecting these children and their individuality and why using their own motivators is the key to allowing them to feel comfortable joining our world reinforces the ultimate difference between being a therapist and being therapeutic. A must read for those who truly want to open their minds to an approach that works!