Coach yourself through the autism spectrum [[electronic resource] /] / Ruth Knott Schroeder

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910455407203321
• Autore: Knott-Schroeder Ruth
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: London ; ; Philadelphia, : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2009
• ISBN: 1-282-29734-1; 9786612297342; 1-84642-965-X
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (228 p.)
• Disciplina: 618.92/85882; 618.9285882
• Soggetti: Autistic children - Family relationships; Parents of autistic children; Autistic people - Family relationships; Autism in children; Child rearing; Electronic books.
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• Nota di contenuto: FRONT COVER; Coach Yourself Through the Autism Spectrum; Contents; Foreword; Acknowledgments; Preface; Section I: Parenting Childrenon the Autism Spectrum; 1 Meltdowns; 2 Outings; 3 Childcareand Respite; 4 Doctor Visits; 5 "Invisible" Autism-the Unique Isolation of "High Functioning"; 6 Parenting Your Child's Strengths (Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder); 7 Educational Decisions; 8 Sleeplessness; 9 Extended Family; 10 Bullying; 11 Stuck Spots; Section II: Parenting Neurotypical Siblings; 12 Asymmetrical Development; 13 Autism-free Zones; 14 Parenting Your Child's Strengths (Neurotypical Children)15 Fairness; 16 Message from a Grown Sibling; Section III: Parent Care and Long-term Health; 17 Comparison; 18 Finding Your Parent-strengths; 19 Parent Care; 20 What Fills Your Tank?; 21 I'm a Dad, What Can I Do?"; 22 Marriage Building; 23 For Husbands; 24Single Parenting; 25 Laugh a Little; Appendix 1: Note to Grandparents; Appendix 2: Parent Checklist: ; Ready for a Coach?; Appendix 3: Checklist for Choosing a Coach; Appendix 4: How Can I Help? A Brief Coaching Exercise for Friends and Family; "Autism-ese" Glossary; International ResourcesReferences; Index; BACK COVER
• Sommario/riassunto: Coach Yourself through the Autism Spectrum offers an opportunity to access your inner creativity, resourcefulness, strengths, and abilities in order to create positive change in your family. Short sections on common problems such as visits to the doctor, community outings, bullying and child care make this book easy to read from start to finish.