Prescription for Success Supporting Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders in the Medical Environment

Name: Prescription for Success Supporting Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders in the Medical Environment
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ISBN: 9781931282956

ISBN-10: 1931282951

ISBN-13: 9781931282956

Edition: 2006

Authors: Jill Hudson

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Because of the unique needs of children with ASD, it is important to pay special attention to the details of their experience in the medical environment. Designed to help make the medical experience easier for all involved, this book presents information on ASD, the varying developmental levels, interventions, and assessments that medical staff, parents, educators, and key service providers can use to more effectively interact with and support children with ASD while in the medical setting. The information and techniques presented in "Prescription for Success" can be used by doctors, nurses, medical technicians, residents, interns, and even administrative staff to support children with ASD…

Book details

List price: $24.95
Copyright year: 2006
Publisher: Autism Asperger Publishing Company
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 124
Size: 8.52" wide x 10.86" long x 0.39" tall
Weight: 0.902



Introduction


Purpose of the Book



The Medical Encounter


Unique Needs of Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders Within a Medical Environment



Characteristics of Children With Austism Spectrum Disorders


Social


Communication


Narrow Interests and Repetitive Behaviors


Sensory Challenges


Hyposensitive Versus Hypersensitive


Executive Functioning


Visual Learning


Nonverbal Communication


Need for Routine


Stress and Anxiety


Impact of Development


Summary



Developmental Levels


Level One


Level Two


Level Three


Level Four


Level Five



Assessment


Initial Assessment


Individual Developmental Assessment


Environmental Assessment


Sensory Box


Participation and Information Plan


Intervention Assessment



Interventions and Supports


Response of the Medical Team


Transitional Person


Downtime


Continuous Priming


Creating a Waiting Plan


Sensory Regulation


Giving Choices


Presenting Information


Simple Steps


Color-Coded Book


Reward Book


Narratives


Routines and Transitions


Visual Schedules


Transition Cues


Motivation


Power Card


Other Motivators


Behavior Modulators


Token System


First, Then ...


Five-Point Scale


Pain Rating Scale


Supports for Specific Medical Procedures


Supports for Social Interactions


Conversation Cues


Rules


Supports to Minimize Stress, Anxiety and Behavioral Meltdowns


Recognizing Cues


Post-Review


Redirecting Behaviors



Effective Implementation of Interventions and Supports


Summary



Roles of Service Providers



Supplies, Materials and Pictures



Activities to Help Prepare the Child for the Medical Environment



Additional Resources



Graphics