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Record Nr.

UNINA9910820861003321

Autore

Smith John

Titolo

Helping children with autism spectrum conditions through everyday transitions : small changes - big challenges / / John Smith, Jane Donlan and Bob Smith

Pubbl/distr/stampa

London ; ; Philadelphia, : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2012

ISBN

1-280-77796-6

9786613688354

0-85700-572-3

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (180 p.)

Altri autori (Persone)

DonlanJane <1966->

SmithBob

Disciplina

618.928

618.9285882

362.1989285882

Soggetti

Autism spectrum disorders in children

Autism in children

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.

Nota di contenuto

Introduction; Part One: Issues Related to Change; 1 Autism and Asperger Syndrome; 2 Change; 3 Emotions; 4 Sensory Overload; Part Two: Examples of Times of Change and How to Use the Transition Techniques at These Times; 5 Weekends; 6 Vacations and Holidays; 7 Public Holidays and Festivals; 8 Other Examples of Times of Change; Part Three: Additional Techniques and Strategies to Use at Times of Change and with Autism in General; 9 Scripts, Signs and Sketches; 10 General Advice; Conclusion; Useful Resources

Sommario/riassunto

Facing any type of change can cause confusion and anxiety for individuals with autism spectrum disorders. This book looks at the changes in everyday life that can be a big deal for a child with autism and offers parents simple and effective strategies that make change less of a daily challenge.