The Miller Method: Developing the Capacities of Children on the Autism Spectrum
By Arnold Miller with Christina Chrétien
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 (ASD).
Taking a cognitive developmental systems approach that uses elevation to build body awareness and focus the children on people and objects, the Miller Method® works on the premise that children with ASD learn more effectively when their whole bodies are physically and repetitively involved in a learning process or 'system'; a completely different approach from the more traditional schoolroom arrangement in which children learn while sitting at a desk.
Chapters outline the underlying principles of the Miller Method® and it’s practical application, and cover major issues such as communication skills and social play, and day-to-day behavioral issues including tantrums, aggression, and toilet training. A chapter on research outcomes demonstrates the efficacy of the method in practice.