Description
Autism Discussion Page on the Core Challenges of Autism
A Toolbox for Helping Children with Autism Feel Safe, Accepted, and Competent
Based on posts on the popular online Autism Discussion Page, this book is a toolbox of simple strategies for supporting children with autism spectrum disorders and helping them to feel safe, accepted and competent. Book 1 focuses on the core challenges associated with autism (cognitive, sensory, social, and emotional) and provides concise, accessible information and simple tools for supporting children with these vulnerabilities. Available for the first time as a book, and organised by subject for ease of reference, these posts offer an excellent understanding of how children with autism process and experience the world and effective strategies for coping with the challenges.
Contents:
Acknowledgements.
Introduction.
Part 1. Acceptance and Understanding.
1.1. Acceptance and Understanding.
Part 2. Cognitive Issues in Autism.
2.1. Cognitive Processing Differences.
2.2. Teaching Dynamic Thinking.
2.3. Executive Functioning.
2.4. Rigid/Inflexibility.
Part 3. Sensory Issues in Autism!
3.1. Common Sensory Issues.
3.2. Sharing Different Sensory Worlds.
3.3. The World of Self Stimulation!
Part 4. Social Struggles in Autism.
4.1. Why Don't I Fit In?
4.2. Teaching Relating Skills.
4.3. Peer Play and Community Inclusion.
Part 5. The Emotional World on the Spectrum.
5.1. Identifying, Labelling and Controlling Emotions.
5.2. Shutdowns and Meltdowns!
Part 6. Putting it all together. Where to go from here.
Appendix.
A. Fragile World on the Spectrum.
B. Sensory Scale.
C. Sensory Motor Regulatory Patterns.
D. Engagement Profile.
E. Deep Pressure Calming Techniques.
F. Core Deficit Assessment.
G. Comfort Zone Profile.
By Bill Nason
JESSICA KINGSLEY US TITLES
Pub Date: 09/2014
ISBN: 9781849059947
Format: Paperback 384 pages