Navigating Autism: 9 Mindsets For Helping Kids on the Spectrum

Navigating Autism: 9 Mindsets For Helping Kids on the Spectrum
Author: Temple Grandin
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Total Pages: 254
Release: 2021-09-21
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 0393714853

Empowering strategies for anyone who works with children and teens on the spectrum. International best-selling writer and autist Temple Grandin joins psychologist Debra Moore in presenting nine strengths-based mindsets necessary to successfully work with young people on the autism spectrum. Examples and stories bring the approaches to life, and detailed suggestions and checklists help readers put them to practical use. Temple Grandin shares her own personal experiences and anecdotes from parents and professionals who have sought her advice, while Debra Moore draws on more than three decades of work as a psychologist with kids on the spectrum and those who love and care for them. So many people support the lives of these kids, and this book is for all of them: teachers; special education staff; mental health clinicians; physical, occupational, and speech therapists; parents; and anyone interacting with autistic children or teens. Readers will come away with new, empowering mindsets they can apply to develop the full potential of every child.

Navigating the Social World

Navigating the Social World
Author: Jeanette L. McAfee
Publisher: Future Horizons
Total Pages: 392
Release: 2002
Genre: Education
ISBN: 9781885477828

Because of its unique focus on teaching the critical social skills that autistic children lack, this book has been cited by "Library Journal" as "Essential to All Collections."

Navigating College

Navigating College
Author: Melody Latimer
Publisher: Autistic Press
Total Pages: 160
Release: 2013-07
Genre: Autistic people
ISBN: 9781938800009

Leaving high school and going to college is complicated for everyone. But if you're a student on the autism spectrum who is about to enter higher education for the first time, it might be a little bit more complicated for you. Maybe you're worried about getting accommodations, getting places on time, or dealing with sensory issues in a new environment. Maybe you could use some advice on how to stay healthy at school, handle dating and relationships, or talk to your friends and classmates about your disability. Maybe you want to talk to someone who's already dealt with these issues. That's where we come in. Navigating College is an introduction to the college experience from those of us who've been there. The writers and contributors are Autistic adults, and we're giving you the advice that we wish someone could have given us when we headed off to college. We wish we could sit down and have a chat with each of you, to share our experiences and answer your questions. But since we can't teleport, and some of us have trouble meeting new people, this book is the next best thing. So as you go back to school, check out a copy of Navigating College for yourself or your loved one. We ve done this all before--let us help you out.

Parenting Your Child with Autism

Parenting Your Child with Autism
Author: Anjali Sastry
Publisher: New Harbinger Publications
Total Pages: 273
Release: 2012-06-01
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 1608821927

Amid a bewildering range of treatments that promise to alleviate or even cure autism, even the leading researchers can’t predict what will work for your child. As a parent, you are in a unique position to become the practical expert on your child’s needs and strengths. Parenting Your Child with Autism will equip you with family-tested and science-based approaches for meeting the challenges ahead. You’ll learn how to get a diagnosis and navigate the health care and educational systems, make sense of your child’s treatment options, and tap into expert opinions and your own observations to find a treatment program that works. Perhaps most importantly, you will learn how to become your child’s best advocate, and build a better life for your child. This book focuses on the processes and decisions parents of children with autism face every day. To help you build an everyday life that works for your child with autism and other family members, this book shares suggestions that range from practical and educational to philosophical, closing with some personal and professional advice for your journey ahead.

The Survival Guide for Kids with Autism Spectrum Disorders (And Their Parents)

The Survival Guide for Kids with Autism Spectrum Disorders (And Their Parents)
Author: Elizabeth Verdick
Publisher: Free Spirit Publishing
Total Pages: 242
Release: 2015-01-05
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1575425262

This positive, straightforward book offers kids with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) their own comprehensive resource for both understanding their condition and finding tools to cope with the challenges they face every day. Some children with ASDs are gifted; others struggle academically. Some are more introverted, while others try to be social. Some get "stuck" on things, have limited interests, or experience repeated motor movements like flapping or pacing ("stims"). The Survival Guide for Kids with Autism Spectrum Disorders covers all of these areas, with an emphasis on helping children gain new self-understanding and self-acceptance. Meant to be read with a parent, the book addresses questions ("What’s an ASD?" "Why me?") and provides strategies for communicating, making and keeping friends, and succeeding in school. Body and brain basics highlight symptom management, exercise, diet, hygiene, relaxation, sleep, and toileting. Emphasis is placed on helping kids handle intense emotions and behaviors and get support from family and their team of helpers when needed. The book includes stories from real kids, fact boxes, helpful checklists, resources, and a glossary. Sections for parents offer more detailed information.

The Autism Help Book

The Autism Help Book
Author: Sarah Carrasco
Publisher: City Bear Press
Total Pages: 322
Release: 2018-07-11
Genre:
ISBN: 9780692141175

Your child has been diagnosed with autism, now what? When a child is diagnosed with autism, parents find themselves navigating insurance law, special education services and therapy options. Wouldn't it be easier to have all of this information in one, easy-to-read book? The Autism Helpbook gives parents the tools they need in order to help their child thrive. Written in conversational language, The Autism Helpbook offers practical advice on self-care, obtaining a diagnosis, insurance and Medicaid, biomedical interventions, therapies, education, preparing for adolescence and adulthood, legal considerations and life with autism. Written by the mother of a sixteen-year-old boy with autism, this book offers practical advice for parents, caregivers and professionals in an unintimidating manner. Rather than spending years leaning to navigate systems of care, parents can use this book as a tool to hit the ground running and get their child the services they need in a timely fashion. The only book on the market of its kind, The Autism Helpbook is THE resource guide for parents, family members and professionals.

Navigating Autism

Navigating Autism
Author: Andrew Areffi
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2012-07-03
Genre: Autism
ISBN: 9781477420256

The Essential How to Guide for Parents by Parents. As the parents of three children with autism we wrote the how-to book we kept looking for but could never find. This book contains REAL phone numbers, addresses and websites of every state operated resource across the country. We give specific step-by-step how to directions on how to apply and what to do if you're turned down. With help, your child can succeed within the mainstream school system, but getting that help won't always be easy. This book explains the steps to getting the care that can make a difference not only for the early schooling, but their entire life. Providing all the information you will need to start the process and achieve success, this guide will teach you: How the system works across the country, to avoid losing services when your family moves across county or state lines. An easy to follow, step 1 - step 2 - step 3 format to understand who the agencies are, what they do, where they are, the appropriate time to contact them, and how to apply. The 5 most important questions to ask, and how to find the answers.

The Loving Push

The Loving Push
Author: Temple Grandin
Publisher: Future Horizons
Total Pages: 280
Release: 2016
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 9781941765203

How parents and professionals can help spectrum kids become successful adults

The Social Survival Guide for Teens on the Autism Spectrum

The Social Survival Guide for Teens on the Autism Spectrum
Author: Lindsey Sterling
Publisher: Callisto Media, Inc.
Total Pages: 131
Release: 2020-10-20
Genre: Young Adult Nonfiction
ISBN: 1647390117

Connect with friends and care for your emotions—for teens on the spectrum Social situations can feel mysterious or tricky to navigate—and if you are on the autism spectrum, they can feel overwhelming. The Social Survival Guide for Teens on the Autism Spectrum unlocks socialization secrets and helps you understand your feelings. Autism books for kids don’t always address teenagers’ needs, but the practical tips and step-by-step guides in this handbook are perfect for ages 12-16. Learn how to handle situations like managing anxiety, starting a conversation, understanding sarcasm, and dealing with conflict. Build stronger social skills and take care of your emotional health at the same time. This guide can help you feel more confident—and more connected to people you care about. Build new social interaction skills with: Friend fundamentals—Understand what makes a good friend, and learn about informal conversation, nonverbal communication, online etiquette, and more. Social essentials—Discover strategies for joining a group activity, staying flexible, saying no when you need to, and other topics essential to autism books for kids. Insight into you—You are your friend, too! Learn to recognize and express emotions, boost your mood with positive self-talk, and more. Feel more confident and build valued friendships with this helpful handbook.

The Unwritten Rules of Social Relationships

The Unwritten Rules of Social Relationships
Author: Temple Grandin
Publisher: Future Horizons
Total Pages: 404
Release: 2005
Genre: Education
ISBN: 193256506X

The authors share what they have learned about social relationships over the course of years struggling with the effects of autism, identifying Ten Unwritten Rules as general guidelines for handling social situations.