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Parenting on the autism spectrum :

Adams, Lynn W.

Parenting on the autism spectrum : a survival guide / Lynn Adams. - San Diego : Plural Pub., c2010. - viii, 123 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 93-100) and index.

Parenting 101 -- Truths -- Myths -- Definitions -- Theories related to ASD, its causes, and characteristics -- Characteristics -- Challenges for parents -- Managing behavior before it manages you -- Addressing communication needs -- An ounce of prevention -- When the fit happens -- Teenagers: a breed apart -- What I believe -- Autism in the house -- Whole house organization -- Order in the kitchen -- Dietary interventions? -- It's potty time -- The space to move -- Making common spaces work -- More than a bedroom -- A word about siblings -- What is on the TV? -- When technology does not help -- What I believe -- Seeing is believing -- Visual schedules -- Structure but not rigid routine -- Social stories -- Other visual supports -- What I believe -- School days, school days! -- Proactive planning -- Advocating for your child -- Interventions for school -- IFSP and IEP is not alphabet soup! -- Extended school year and regression/recoupment -- What I believe -- Talking, playing, doing, being! -- Social communication development -- Evidence-based interventions -- Language development -- Joint attention -- Pitfalls in play -- What I believe -- All in the family -- Objects in the mirror are closer than they appear -- What families have taught me -- Real information from real parents -- What I belive -- References -- Appendix A: Resources for parents -- Appendix B: Basic vocabulary for parents.

9781597562898 (alk. paper) 1597562890 (alk. paper)

2009002735

GBA977224 bnb

015342171 Uk


Autistic children--Care.
Parents of autistic children.
Autistic Disorder.
Parenting.

RJ506.A9 / A335 2010

618.928 588 2 ADA