Stemming from a wealth of both professional and personal experience, this guidebook combines real-life stories of challenges and successes with practical ideas for handling autism, every day. Autism consultant Alyson Beytien outlines over 150 tried-and-true techniques for home, school, and community. Alyson’s three boys cover the whole spectrum of autism—Asperger’s syndrome, high-functioning autism, and classic autism. She understands the wide range of needs these children have and has discovered what helps and what hinders. Covering a full gamut of issues—from picky-eating and echolalia to…mehr
Stemming from a wealth of both professional and personal experience, this guidebook combines real-life stories of challenges and successes with practical ideas for handling autism, every day. Autism consultant Alyson Beytien outlines over 150 tried-and-true techniques for home, school, and community. Alyson’s three boys cover the whole spectrum of autism—Asperger’s syndrome, high-functioning autism, and classic autism. She understands the wide range of needs these children have and has discovered what helps and what hinders. Covering a full gamut of issues—from picky-eating and echolalia to IEPs and “The Woes of Walmart”—Alyson’s ideas and interventions will inspire and inform all those who are connected to a person with autism. Alyson believes that each day brings more opportunities to learn, problem-solve, and celebrate the joys that children with autism bring to our world—after all, today’s crisis is tomorrow’s humour. Her family’s motto will soon become your everyday mantra: “Improvise and Overcome!”
Table of Contents Introduction PART I - Characteristics of Autism 1. Foreshadowing: Early Signs of Autism 2. The Gathering: Passions and Obsessions 3. Eat, Drink, and Be Picky: Eating Issues 4. Sounds of Silence: The Myth of Quiet 5. On Any Given Day: Challenging Behavior 6. Disney DNA: Echolalia and Language Challenges 7. Refusing Puberty: Adolescence and Sexuality 8. The Weatherman: Mood Shifts 9. The Love Language of Autism: Expressing Affection 10. Confessions of a Gecko Killer: Teaching Death and Loss PART II - Education 11. Pyramid Theories: Choosing Interventions 12. The Spectator Sport: Parent Involvement in Education 13. Ten Keys for Supporting a Student with Autism 14. Scheduled Grief: Individualized Education Plans 15. Moving On Up: Transitions in Education 16. Independence Day: Toileting and Self-Care 17. So you want to be an Expert: Studying Autism PART III - Family Life 18. The Real Mom 19. Plan A: Accepting Plan "M" 20. Band of Brothers: Sibling Relationships 21. Autism Once Removed: Extended Family Opportunities 22. Crosswords: Maintaining Your Marriage 23. Conflicted and Coming to Terms: Aggression, Self-injury and Other Difficulties 24. Odd Mom Out: Life Outside the Norm 25. 'Tis the Season: Holidays 26. The Trip: Travelling with Autism 27. You might be the Parent of an Autistic Child if…… 28. Step-by-Step: Measuring Progress 29. Frequently Asked Questions: A Guide for Self-Defense PART IV - Community Interactions 30. Do Neanderthals Hunt Mammoths Like We Pray?: Religion and Autism 31. Shop 'til You Drop: The Woes of Walmart 32. Full Disclosure: What to Say and When 33. Autism Olympics: The hundred yard parking lot dash 34. An Apple a Day: Healthcare Interactions Epilogue
Table of Contents Introduction PART I - Characteristics of Autism 1. Foreshadowing: Early Signs of Autism 2. The Gathering: Passions and Obsessions 3. Eat, Drink, and Be Picky: Eating Issues 4. Sounds of Silence: The Myth of Quiet 5. On Any Given Day: Challenging Behavior 6. Disney DNA: Echolalia and Language Challenges 7. Refusing Puberty: Adolescence and Sexuality 8. The Weatherman: Mood Shifts 9. The Love Language of Autism: Expressing Affection 10. Confessions of a Gecko Killer: Teaching Death and Loss PART II - Education 11. Pyramid Theories: Choosing Interventions 12. The Spectator Sport: Parent Involvement in Education 13. Ten Keys for Supporting a Student with Autism 14. Scheduled Grief: Individualized Education Plans 15. Moving On Up: Transitions in Education 16. Independence Day: Toileting and Self-Care 17. So you want to be an Expert: Studying Autism PART III - Family Life 18. The Real Mom 19. Plan A: Accepting Plan "M" 20. Band of Brothers: Sibling Relationships 21. Autism Once Removed: Extended Family Opportunities 22. Crosswords: Maintaining Your Marriage 23. Conflicted and Coming to Terms: Aggression, Self-injury and Other Difficulties 24. Odd Mom Out: Life Outside the Norm 25. 'Tis the Season: Holidays 26. The Trip: Travelling with Autism 27. You might be the Parent of an Autistic Child if…… 28. Step-by-Step: Measuring Progress 29. Frequently Asked Questions: A Guide for Self-Defense PART IV - Community Interactions 30. Do Neanderthals Hunt Mammoths Like We Pray?: Religion and Autism 31. Shop 'til You Drop: The Woes of Walmart 32. Full Disclosure: What to Say and When 33. Autism Olympics: The hundred yard parking lot dash 34. An Apple a Day: Healthcare Interactions Epilogue
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