Homespun remedies : strategies in the home and community for children with autism spectrum and other disorders / / Dion E. Betts and Nancy J. Patrick

• Autore: Betts Dion E (Dion Emile), <1963->
• Pubblicazione: Philadelphia, : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2006
• Edizione: 1st ed.
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (159 p.)
• Disciplina: 649/.154
• Soggetto topico: Autism in children; Autistic children - Education
• Altri autori: PatrickNancy J <1955-> (Nancy Jo)
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references.
• Nota di contenuto: Homespun Remedies:Strategies in the Home and Communityfor Children with Autism Spectrumand Other Disorders; Contents; Introduction:What is So Specialabout Children with AutismSpectrum Disorders?; What are autism spectrum disorders?; Experiences of children with autism spectrum disorders; What parents and caregivers need to know; How to use this book; 1:Home Life; Babysitters; Bees; Breastfeeding; Discipline; Dogs; Finances; Food; Friendships; Holidays; Marriage issues; Mealtimes; Morning and nighttime routines; Noise; Organization; Preferences; Respite care; Restaurants ; Siblings and other relativesSupport groups; Talking about disabilities; Tantrums; Telephone skills; Textures and temperatures; Weather; 2: Hygiene; Bath time; Brushing teeth; Clothes; Grooming; Haircuts; Nail clipping; Toilet training; 3:Community; Airplanes; Birthday parties; Car travel; Hotels and vacations; Play dates; Shopping; Shoe stores; Swimming pools; Visiting other families; 4: Medical; Dentist and doctor visits; Emergencies; Emergency phone calls; Immunizations; Medications; 5: Schools and Organizations; Breaks; Bus rides; Clubs; Evaluations; Hobbies; Homework ; Mental health agenciesReligious services; Report cards; School lunches; School team meetings; Sports: Hallie's story; Sports: John's story; Teacher assistants; Therapists; Valentine's Day; 6:Tools for Adapting theEnvironment for Success; Behavior plans; Choice boards; Direct instruction; First-then statement cards; Macro and micro schedules; Role-playing; Scripting; Symbol communication systems; Task analysis; Wait boxes; Conclusion; References
• Sommario/riassunto: The authors offer sensible approaches to tackling everyday problems faced by parents and carers, such as bathing, feeding, haircuts, and shopping. The book is split into four parts, covering home life, community, hygiene, and schools and organizations. Common problem areas are listed alphabetically and supplemented with ""homespun"" tips and advice.
• Titolo autorizzato: Homespun remedies
• ISBN: 1-280-56658-2; 9786610566617; 1-84642-484-4
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910824773603321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II