Autism... What Does It Mean to Me?: For Self-Awareness and Self-Advocacy, With Life Lessons for Young People on the Autism Spectrum - Couverture souple

Faherty, Catherine

 
9781935274919: Autism... What Does It Mean to Me?: For Self-Awareness and Self-Advocacy, With Life Lessons for Young People on the Autism Spectrum

Synopsis

This is a book that will never become irrelevant or ""outdated."" Every child who uses it also becomes its co-author. Each chapter is divided in two parts: the first part - the Workbook - is for the child to complete, by writing or highlighting What is True for Me in lists of simple statements. The second part - For Parents and Teachers- contains helpful tips/information for the adult who guides him through the exercises.

The book will provide insight into your child's mind, and make him/her more self-aware, learning what autism means in relation to crucial areas of his/her life: friendships, fears, abilities, and much more.

This new edition to a favourite resource includes expanded chapters, plus a new chapter on happiness.

Other helpful chapters include:

  • Ways of Thinking Workbook
  • The Sensory Experience Workbook
  • Artistic Talent Workbook
  • People Workbook
  • Understanding Workbook
  • Thoughts Workbook
  • Communication Workbook
  • School Workbook

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À propos de l?auteur

Catherine Faherty works with children and adults with autism through the well-renowned TEACCH program in North Carolina. She is also a parent consultant and child therapist; consults to school programs; trains teachers and other professionals locally, nationally, and internationally; and runs social groups for children and adults with autism. She has written manuals used in TEACCH trainings, developed training models. Catherine Faherty resides in Asheville, North Carolina, USA.

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