Homespun Remedies : Strategies in the Home and Community for Children with Autism Spectrum and Other Disorders.

By: Betts, Dion EContributor(s): Patrick, Nancy JMaterial type: TextTextPublisher: London : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2006Copyright date: ©2006Description: 1 online resource (159 pages)Content type: text Media type: computer Carrier type: online resourceISBN: 9781846424847Subject(s): Autism in children | Autistic children -- EducationGenre/Form: Electronic books.Additional physical formats: Print version:: Homespun Remedies : Strategies in the Home and Community for Children with Autism Spectrum and Other DisordersDDC classification: 649.154 LOC classification: RJ506.A9B45 2006Online resources: Click to View
Contents:
Intro -- Homespun Remedies: Strategies in the Home and Community for Children with Autism Spectrum and Other Disorders -- Contents -- Introduction:What is So Special about Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders? -- What are autism spectrum disorders? -- Experiences of children with autism spectrum disorders -- What parents and caregivers need to know -- How to use this book -- 1:Home Life -- Babysitters -- Bees -- Breastfeeding -- Discipline -- Dogs -- Finances -- Food -- Friendships -- Holidays -- Marriage issues -- Mealtimes -- Morning and nighttime routines -- Noise -- Organization -- Preferences -- Respite care -- Restaurants -- Siblings and other relatives -- Support groups -- Talking about disabilities -- Tantrums -- Telephone skills -- Textures and temperatures -- Weather -- 2: Hygiene -- Bath time -- Brushing teeth -- Clothes -- Grooming -- Haircuts -- Nail clipping -- Toilet training -- 3:Community -- Airplanes -- Birthday parties -- Car travel -- Hotels and vacations -- Play dates -- Shopping -- Shoe stores -- Swimming pools -- Visiting other families -- 4: Medical -- Dentist and doctor visits -- Emergencies -- Emergency phone calls -- Immunizations -- Medications -- 5: Schools and Organizations -- Breaks -- Bus rides -- Clubs -- Evaluations -- Hobbies -- Homework -- Mental health agencies -- Religious services -- Report cards -- School lunches -- School team meetings -- Sports: Hallie's story -- Sports: John's story -- Teacher assistants -- Therapists -- Valentine's Day -- 6:Tools for Adapting the Environment for Success -- Behavior plans -- Choice boards -- Direct instruction -- First-then statement cards -- Macro and micro schedules -- Role-playing -- Scripting -- Symbol communication systems -- Task analysis -- Wait boxes -- Conclusion -- References.
Summary: The authors offer sensible approaches to tackling everyday problems faced by parents and carers, such as bathing, feeding, haircuts, and shopping. The book is split into four parts, covering home life, community, hygiene, and schools and organizations. Common problem areas are listed alphabetically and supplemented with "homespun" tips and advice.
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Intro -- Homespun Remedies: Strategies in the Home and Community for Children with Autism Spectrum and Other Disorders -- Contents -- Introduction:What is So Special about Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders? -- What are autism spectrum disorders? -- Experiences of children with autism spectrum disorders -- What parents and caregivers need to know -- How to use this book -- 1:Home Life -- Babysitters -- Bees -- Breastfeeding -- Discipline -- Dogs -- Finances -- Food -- Friendships -- Holidays -- Marriage issues -- Mealtimes -- Morning and nighttime routines -- Noise -- Organization -- Preferences -- Respite care -- Restaurants -- Siblings and other relatives -- Support groups -- Talking about disabilities -- Tantrums -- Telephone skills -- Textures and temperatures -- Weather -- 2: Hygiene -- Bath time -- Brushing teeth -- Clothes -- Grooming -- Haircuts -- Nail clipping -- Toilet training -- 3:Community -- Airplanes -- Birthday parties -- Car travel -- Hotels and vacations -- Play dates -- Shopping -- Shoe stores -- Swimming pools -- Visiting other families -- 4: Medical -- Dentist and doctor visits -- Emergencies -- Emergency phone calls -- Immunizations -- Medications -- 5: Schools and Organizations -- Breaks -- Bus rides -- Clubs -- Evaluations -- Hobbies -- Homework -- Mental health agencies -- Religious services -- Report cards -- School lunches -- School team meetings -- Sports: Hallie's story -- Sports: John's story -- Teacher assistants -- Therapists -- Valentine's Day -- 6:Tools for Adapting the Environment for Success -- Behavior plans -- Choice boards -- Direct instruction -- First-then statement cards -- Macro and micro schedules -- Role-playing -- Scripting -- Symbol communication systems -- Task analysis -- Wait boxes -- Conclusion -- References.

The authors offer sensible approaches to tackling everyday problems faced by parents and carers, such as bathing, feeding, haircuts, and shopping. The book is split into four parts, covering home life, community, hygiene, and schools and organizations. Common problem areas are listed alphabetically and supplemented with "homespun" tips and advice.

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Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, Michigan : ProQuest Ebook Central, 2018. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest Ebook Central affiliated libraries.

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