Socially Included Child A Parent's Guide to Successful Playdates, Recreation, and Family Events for Children with Autism

Name: Socially Included Child A Parent's Guide to Successful Playdates, Recreation, and Family Events for Children with Autism
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ISBN: 9780425229651

ISBN-10: 0425229653

ISBN-13: 9780425229651

Edition: 2009

Authors: Laurie Fivozinsky LeComer

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An indispensable step-by-step guide for socializing any child on the autism spectrum. Parents of children with autism often end up skipping family functions, playdates, and social outings for fear that their children will be unsafe, behave inappropriately, or feel overwhelmed. Now, no matter a child's language skills or behaviors, he or she can start participating socially with LeComer's clear action steps. The Socially Included Childintroduces a new organizational tool called the I.D.E.A.L. system, which allows parents to: I: Introduce an Activity D: Determine the Tasks Involved E: Evaluate Your Expectations A: Accommodate for Success L: List the Components of the Activity Visually Here is…

Book details

List price: $14.00
Copyright year: 2009
Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group
Publication date: 12/1/2009
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 256
Size: 5.50" wide x 8.25" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 0.440
Language: English



Introduction



Social Considerations and Individualized Expectations



Your Child's Interests, Approachability, and Communication Style



Understanding Sensory Sensitivities and Tolerance



Nonconducive Behaviors and Safety



Enlisting Help from Parents, Teachers, and Peers



Pairing the Right Activities with the Right Reinforcements



Previewing and Planning Using I.D.E.A.L. Elements



I: Introduce an Activity



D: Determine the Tasks Involved



E: Evaluate Your Expectations



A: Accommodate for Success



L: List the Activity Components Visually



Facilitating Social Opportunities Using I.D.E.A.L.



Playdates



Birthday Parties



Family Holiday Gatherings



Recreational Activities



Family Restaurant Visits and Trips


Conclusion


Appendix: I.D.E.A.L. Resources for Social Activities


Index