03669nam 2200709Ia 450 991081109070332120240418140107.01-282-05948-397866120594831-84642-870-X(CKB)1000000000702713(EBL)412874(OCoLC)316330506(SSID)ssj0000287991(PQKBManifestationID)11207956(PQKBTitleCode)TC0000287991(PQKBWorkID)10373118(PQKB)11632242(MiAaPQ)EBC412874(Au-PeEL)EBL412874(CaPaEBR)ebr10273794(CaONFJC)MIL205948(EXLCZ)99100000000070271320080425d2009 uy 0engurcn|||||||||txtccrAdults on the autism spectrum leave the nest achieving supported independence /Nancy Perry1st ed.London ;Philadelphia Jessica Kingsley Publishers20091 online resource (274 p.)Description based upon print version of record.1-84310-904-2 Includes bibliographical references (p. 263) and index.FRONT COVER; ADULTS on the AUTISM SPECTRUM Leave the Nest: Achieving Supported Independence; Contents; A MESSAGE FOR PARENTS; ACKNOWLEDGMENTS; PREFACE; Introduction: Real Lives; Part One: Understanding the Autism Spectrum Disabilities; Chapter 1: What Are Neurodevelopmental Disabilities?; Chapter 2: Families Living with Disability; Part Two: Understanding Executive Functions; Chapter 3: Initiation, or Getting Started; Chapter 4: Concrete Thinking and Response to Novelty; Chapter 5: Planning, Sequencing, and Organizing; Chapter 6: Attention and ConcentrationChapter 7: Regulation of Emotions Chapter 8: A Glance at Memory; Chapter 9: Judgment, Self-Awareness, and Self-Monitoring; Part Three: Reaching Adulthood; Chapter 10: Preparing for Adulthood; Chapter 11: Living with Parents; Chapter 12: Living in a Group Home; Part Four: A Model Program of Supported Independence; Chapter 13: The Value of Living with Peers; Chapter 14: The Structure and Goals of the Program; Chapter 15: The Clinical Methods of the Program; Chapter 16: Counseling; Chapter 17: Specific Issues and Methods Employed at CAL; Chapter 18: Teamwork with ParentsAPPENDIX I: A NEW IDEA: A VARIATION ON THE MODEL OF GROUP HOME LIVING APPENDIX II: RESOURCES; REFERENCES; INDEXThis book shows that with appropriate lifelong care, it is possible for those with neurodevelopmental disabilities to achieve supported independence and fulfilling adult lives. It provides a guide for parents on how to prepare their children for adulthood, and describes in detail the kinds of services people with ASDs need to live independently.AutismAutistic peopleCareParents of autistic childrenAutistic peopleServices forLife skillsStudy and teachingAutism.Autistic peopleCare.Parents of autistic children.Autistic peopleServices for.Life skillsStudy and teaching.362.19685882616.85616.85/88200835616.8588200835Perry Nancy1946-1642866MiAaPQMiAaPQMiAaPQBOOK9910811090703321Adults on the autism spectrum leave the nest3987800UNINA