Parenting Your Asperger Child

Parenting Your Asperger Child
Author: Alan Sohn
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 294
Release: 2005-02-01
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 9780399530708

Asperger's Syndrome is a form of autism—but with the right guidance, these children can go on to live happy, fulfilling lives. In Parenting Your Asperger Child, Dr. Alan Sohn's and Cathy Grayson's groundbreaking Cognitive Social Integration Therapy (CSIT) offers practical solutions that help parents prepare their children for a fulfilling life of social interaction outside the confines of their syndrome, addressing such topics as: - The six characteristics of Asperger's Syndrome - How to identify a child's type of Asperger's—and the best approaches for dealing with it - Understanding how an Asperger's child sees and interprets the world - Replacing inappropriate coping techniques with productive skills - How to survive and learn from a crisis - How school programs can aid in teaching Asperger children - Making changes that last

How to Teach Life Skills to Kids with Autism Or Asperger's

How to Teach Life Skills to Kids with Autism Or Asperger's
Author: Jennifer McIlwee Myers
Publisher: Future Horizons
Total Pages: 346
Release: 2010
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1935274139

The co-author of "Asperger's and Girls" presents a no-nonsense guide to teaching children with Asperger's or autism the life skills they will need to function as an adult.

Atypical

Atypical
Author: Jesse A. Saperstein
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 169
Release: 2010-04-06
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 1101186682

The poignant, funny, and truly unique observations of a young writer diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome. "Please be forewarned that you are about to read the observations and life lessons of someone who entertains himself by farting in public and conversing in gibberish with his cats." Thus begins the charming, insightful, and memorable story of Jesse Saperstein. Diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome, a mild form of autism, Jesse has struggled since childhood with many of the hallmark challenges of his condition-from social awkwardness and self-doubt to extreme difficulty with change and managing his emotions. He has also worked hard to understand and make the most of his AS- developing his keen curiosity and sense of humor, closely observing the world around him, and most of all, helping others with AS to better cope and even thrive. Told with endearing and unflinching honesty, Jesse brings his unique perspective to the circumstances of his life and his condition.

Autism All-Stars

Autism All-Stars
Author: Josie Santomauro
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Total Pages: 196
Release: 2011-12-15
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 0857006002

Looking at the positive influences, great talents and unique thought processes of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders, this book is a celebration of those who have used their autism to shine in life. Writers from all over the world at different stages in their careers, and from very different backgrounds, share their experiences of creating a successful life on the autism spectrum. Each explains how it is possible to draw on autistic strengths not just to make your way in the world, overcoming challenges and obstacles, but also to make your life a real success. Education, the world of work, and relationships are the focus of the first part of the book, which then goes on to look at exceptional creativity, and the use of special interests. The autobiographical stories in this book are full of wisdom and humour, and will be an inspiration for anyone with high-functioning autism or Asperger Syndrome, their family and friends, and the professionals who work alongside them.

Chicken Soup for the Soul: Raising Kids on the Spectrum

Chicken Soup for the Soul: Raising Kids on the Spectrum
Author: Rebecca Dr. Landa
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 400
Release: 2013-04-02
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 1611592224

With its 101 stories from other parents and experts, this book will comfort, encourage, and uplift parents of children with autism and Asperger’s. If you are the parent of a child – from newborn to college age – with autism or Asperger’s, you will find support, advice, and insight in these 101 stories from other parents and experts. Stories cover everything from the serious side and the challenges, to the lighter side and the positives, of having a special child on the autism spectrum.

Asperger Syndrome Adolescence Pb

Asperger Syndrome Adolescence Pb
Author: Teresa Bolick
Publisher:
Total Pages: 198
Release: 2001
Genre: Asperger's syndrome
ISBN: 9781610594882

Sex. Slang. Slumber parties. The preoccupations of adolescents with Asperger syndrome are no different than those of other teens, but they can be much more confusing. The lack of social skills and ability to grasp conversational nuances that characterize AS make adolescence the most difficult life stage. Asperger Syndrome is characterized by a reliance on clear guidelines, and in adolescence the social guidelines become murky and confusing. In Asperger Syndrome and Adolescence, child psychologist Teresa Bolick presents strategies for helping the ten-to-eighteen-year-old achieve happiness and success by maximizing the benefits of AS and minimizing the drawbacks.

Ten Things Every Child with Autism Wishes You Knew

Ten Things Every Child with Autism Wishes You Knew
Author: Ellen Notbohm
Publisher: Future Horizons Incorporated
Total Pages: 204
Release: 2012
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 9781935274650

Explores ten important characteristics that provide a window into the hearts and minds of children with autism.

A Treasure Chest of Behavioral Strategies for Individuals with Autism

A Treasure Chest of Behavioral Strategies for Individuals with Autism
Author: Beth Fouse
Publisher: Future Horizons
Total Pages: 464
Release: 1997
Genre: Education
ISBN: 9781885477361

A cornucopia of ideas, strategies, and concepts that will apply to virtually any situation! The authors address sensory, communication, physical, and social-emotional issues by increasing desired behaviors and decreasing unwanted behaviors. You will learn how to build sensory diets into everyday activities use antecedent control teach students to self-regulate deal with self-injurious behaviors, physical or verbal aggression teach toilet training handle obsessive-compulsive behavior and fixations deal with crisis/stress/data management handle data management and much more. Whatever problems you face, you'll find helpful solutions to them in this book. This book should be on every teacher's and parent's bookshelf. Great reference source!

A Full Life with Autism

A Full Life with Autism
Author: Chantal Sicile-Kira
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
Total Pages: 257
Release: 2012-03-27
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 0230393616

A guide for helping our children lead meaningful and independent lives as they reach adulthood In the next five years, hundreds of thousands of children with autism spectrum disorder will reach adulthood. And while diagnosis and treatment for children has improved in recent years, parents want to know: What happens to my child when I am no longer able to care for or assist him? Autism expert Chantal Sicile-Kira and her son Jeremy offer real solutions to a host of difficult questions, including how young adults of different abilities and their parents can: *navigate this new economy where adult service resources are scarce *cope with the difficulties of living apart from the nuclear family *find, and keep a job that provides meaning, stability and an income *create and sustain fulfilling relationships