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

Name: Homespun Remedies Strategies in the Home and Community for Children with Autism Spectrum and Other Disorders
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ISBN: 9781843108139

ISBN-10: 1843108135

ISBN-13: 9781843108139

Edition: 2006

Authors: Dion Betts, Nancy J. Patrick

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Homespun Remedies provides creative, practical strategies for helping children with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) to function effectively at home and in the community. Dion E. Betts and Nancy J. Patrick offer sensible and specific approaches to tackling day-to-day 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, and common problem areas are listed alphabetically and supplemented with ?homespun? tips and advice. The book is peppered with vignettes and stories of real-life situations and successes. This accessible resource encourages parents and…

Book details

List price: $26.95
Copyright year: 2006
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Publication date: 2/15/2006
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 160
Size: 6.20" wide x 9.00" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 0.550
Language: English



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



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



Hygiene


Bath time


Brushing teeth


Clothes


Grooming


Haircuts


Nail clipping


Toilet training



Community


Airplanes


Birthday parties


Car travel


Hotels and vacations


Play dates


Shopping


Shoe stores


Swimming pools


Visiting other families



Medical


Dentist and doctor visits


Emergencies


Emergency phone calls


Immunizations


Medications



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



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