Rudy, Lisa Jo.

Get out, explore, and have fun! : how families of children with autism or Asperger syndrome can get the most out of community activities / Lisa Jo Rudy. - London ; Philadelphia : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2010. - 256 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 239-250) and index.

Getting out, exploring and having fun: why does it matter? -- Before you start -- How to learn about and select community settings for your child and family -- Sports and autism -- Youth groups: Scouts, 4-H, the YMCA and more -- Museums, zoos, aquariums and more -- Autism and faith communities -- Visual and performing arts -- Summer camps and the natural world -- Special interests, clubs, family outings and ideas -- Selling the idea of inclusion -- Resources.

9781849058094 (pbk.)

2009046636


Autistic children--Services for.
Autistic children--Family relationships.
Special education--Parent participation.
Social integration.
Community life.

RJ506.A9 / R84 2010

616.858 82 RUD