Finding Our Way Practical Solutions for Creating a Supportive Home and Community for the Asperger Syndrome Family

Name: Finding Our Way Practical Solutions for Creating a Supportive Home and Community for the Asperger Syndrome Family
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ISBN: 9781931282765

ISBN-10: 1931282765

ISBN-13: 9781931282765

Edition: N/A

Authors: Kristi Sakai, Brenda Smith Myles

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Book details

List price: $21.95
Publisher: Autism Asperger Publishing Company
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 193
Size: 6.25" wide x 9.25" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 0.792
Language: English



Introduction


Tools for Understanding the Characteristics of Asperger Syndrome That Impact the Family


No Walk in the Park: The Jones Family at the Community Potluck


Overview of the Book



Who Are You? Tools for Navigating the Inner World of the Asperger Parent


The New Status Quo


Good Grief!


Creating a New Vision


Embarrassment


Community Outreach and Education


Guilt



Don't Leave Home Without It! The Asperger Parent Survival Kit: Tools for Effective Parenting


Priming


Predicting


Countdown


Wrap-Up


Asperger Family Scene


Rewards


Meltdown: The Word That Strikes Fear in the Heart of the Asperger Parent


Taboo: When the Child Hits the Parent



One Pie, Too Many Slices! Tools for Meeting Everyone's Needs


Taking Care of Yourself


Sharing Territory with Dad


Marriage: Where's My Fairy Tale Ending?


"Don't Forget Me!" - Siblings


Inexpensive Ways to Take Care of Yourself



Reaching Out: Tools for Building a Community of Support


Grandparents and Extended Family


Getting More Support From the Extended Family


Creating Your Own Extended Family


Attending Community Events


Respite


Professionals



A Marriage of Inconvenience: Tools for Building a Relationship with the School


Tied by the Bonds of Education


Tools for Communication


Advocates


Have Compassion for Yourself



Sanctuary: Tools for Creating a Comfortable Home Environment


Tools for Transitions


Organizational Tools


Sensory Pleasures


Food Wars


Is Your Family Getting Enough Sleep?


Medication


Matters of Hygiene, Because Hygiene Matters


Clothing


Tools for Good, Clean Fun! Family Sensory Activities


Teachable Moments


Epilogue


Trevor's Family


A Day to Remember (in a Good Way!)


References


Family Resources