Parenting on the Autism Spectrum: A Survival Guide - Couverture souple

Adams, Lynn

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1597565261 ISBN 13 : 9781597565264

Editeur : Plural Publishing Inc, 2013

Synopsis

Parents of children with an autism spectrum disorder want to be proactive. This book, now in its second edition, offers a collection of practical, real-world information and insights to help parents do just that: plan for their child's needs. The book combines current research and literature reviews with the experiences gleaned by the author as she has worked with families impacted by ASD for the past twenty years. Most books on autism address school needs, but parents want to know how they can make their home lives most functional. This book provides that information, down to how to arrange rooms in the home for the most positive outcomes. This resource can also be used by professionals as they work with and support families with children on the autism spectrum. For the second edition, the author has updated the text and added content to make the book even more valuable to parents.New features include: A new chapter on children with the Asperger syndrome label A new chapter on young adulthood and transition issues More hands-on activities that will allow parents to help their children develop communication skills With its new and updated content, Parenting on the Autism Spectrum: A Survival Guide, Second Edition is a parent-friendly book that will assist parents in their efforts to help their children reach their full potential.

A propos du livre

À propos de l?auteur

Lynn Adams is an Associate professor in the department of Communication sciences and Disorders at Valdosta State University, Georgia. She holds the Certificate of Clinical Competence form the American-Speech-Language-Hearing Association. Her areas of clinical expertise include autism spectrum disorders and child language development and disorders. Dr. Adams has taught at the university level for over 15 years. She received her doctorate from the University of Tennessee-Knoxville, and her MS and BS from The Florida State University, Tallahassee. She is active in both state and national professional associations.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Plural Publishing Inc
• Date d'édition: 2013
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1597565261
• ISBN 13: 9781597565264
• Reliure: Broché
• Numéro d'édition: 2
• Nombre de pages: 224
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible