| Description |
xx, 322 pages ; 23 cm |
| Contents |
Read me first. Why me? why you? why life skills? ; Frames of reference ; Success comes from life skills ; The wacky world of autism terminology -- Teaching life skills to the spectrum child : ideas and examples. Learning how we can learn ; Say what you need to say ; Transmit information in more than one way ; Information in translation : speak the language your child understands ; Repetition and persistence ; Opportunities to teach, opportunities for success ; Tap into your child's interests! ; Attitudes that win (and one that doesn't) -- Specific life skills. Intro to the specific skills ; Chores and more ; Chores part deux : how to tell your child what to do ; Chores part tres : more on teaching chores ; Punctuality ; Appropriate attire ; Manners, manners, manners ; Kindness is a life skill ; Teach the specifics of kindness ; Outings teach life skills ; Teach special skills needed by people with autism ; Life skills for the spectrum : task switching ; Learning to spend time ; Coping with sensory issues -- Really, really big skills that everyone needs. The first really big skill : exercise for mental and physical health ; The second really big skill : good sleep habits ; The third really big skill : dealing with mistakes and failures ; The fourth and final really big skill : Understanding cognitive behavioral therapy concepts. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Subject |
Autistic children -- Education.
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Autistic children -- Life skills guides.
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Autism -- Popular works.
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Asperger's syndrome -- Patients -- Education.
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Asperger's syndrome -- Patients -- Life skills guides.
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Asperger's syndrome -- Popular works.
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| Added Author |
Grandin, Temple.
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| ISBN |
9781935274131 |
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1935274139 |
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