Girls growing up on the autism spectrum [[electronic resource] ] : what parents and professionals should know about the pre-teen and teenage years / / Shana Nichols, with Gina Marie Moravcik and Samara Pulver Tetenbaum ; foreword by Liane Holliday Willey |
Autore | Nichols Shana |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | London ; ; Philadelphia, : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2009 |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (353 p.) |
Disciplina |
618.92
618.92/85882 618.9285882 |
Altri autori (Persone) |
MoravcikGina Marie
TetenbaumSamara Pulver |
Soggetto topico |
Autism in children
Autism in adolescence Girls - Mental health |
Soggetto genere / forma | Electronic books. |
ISBN |
1-282-05939-4
9786612059391 1-84642-885-8 |
Formato | Materiale a stampa |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Nota di contenuto |
FRONT COVER; GIRLS GROWING UPON THE AUTISM SPECTRUM: What Parents and Professionals Should Know About the Pre-Teen and Teenage Years; Contents; ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS; FOREWORD; AUTHORS' NOTES; Chapter 1 What Do We Currently Know about Girls and Women with Autism Spectrum Disorders?; Asking the question...; Epidemiology and the puzzle of diagnostic rates; Same disorder, different faces?Sex differences in symptom presentation; Diagnostic implications of sex differences; Interventions and supports; What causes sex differences in ASDs?; Sex differences in other developmental disorders
The importance of understanding typical developmental sex differences Clinical programs: are they out there?; A window of knowledge: personal stories by women with ASDs; Routes to a diagnosis for females and their families; I'm still not sure what her diagnosis is...; Resources; Chapter 2 Approaching Adolescence: Anticipation, Anxiety,Adaptation, and...Acceptance?; Adolescence: the wild ride; Developmental tasks; Adolescence Autism = A2?; Specific challenges of adolescence; Sexuality and masturbation; Your "teaching toolkit:" guidelines and techniques; Lessons from Nemo; Resources Chapter 3 Puberty or "Do My Parents Know You're Here?"Are you ready?; ASDs and adjusting to puberty; Foundational skills; Navigating pubertal change; Managing the locker room; Hormones and emotions; Resources; Chapter 4 The Red Spot: Periods, Pads, and Pelvic Exams; Goal 1: Finding your positive tone; Goal 2: Providing accurate information; Goal 3: Practicing skills ahead of time; Goal 4: Preparing for the first period; Successful management of menstrual hygiene; The great debate: pads, tampons, or both?; The gynecological exam; Aiming for independence; Resources Chapter 5 Feeling Good Inside and Out: Self-perception and Self-confidence Your daughter's external sense of self; Body image and physical appearance; Issues with eating: from complications to disorders; Weight management; Fitness and exercise; Building a healthy self-image; First bras and beyond: the world of intimate wear; Fun with fashion and personal style; Your daughter's internal sense of self; Creating success experiences; Developing independence, self-reliance,and responsibility; Promoting self-knowledge and self-awareness("Who am I?"); Developing and expanding your daughter's interests Self-regulation and emotional understanding Fostering mental health; "The talk": teaching your daughter about her ASD; What having an ASD means to your daughter; Parent modeling of self-esteem; Resources; Chapter 6 The Social Landscape of Adolescence:Friendships and Social Status; The age of friendships; Understanding friendships and developing friendship skills; Stages of friendship; Popularity and social status; Specific challenges for girls with ASDs; Finding your daughter's social compass; Resources; Chapter 7 Healthy Sexuality for Girls with ASDs Defining sexuality: finding a common meaning |
Record Nr. | UNINA-9910454596603321 |
Nichols Shana | ||
London ; ; Philadelphia, : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2009 | ||
Materiale a stampa | ||
Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Girls growing up on the autism spectrum [[electronic resource] ] : what parents and professionals should know about the pre-teen and teenage years / / Shana Nichols, with Gina Marie Moravcik and Samara Pulver Tetenbaum ; foreword by Liane Holliday Willey |
Autore | Nichols Shana |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | London ; ; Philadelphia, : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2009 |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (353 p.) |
Disciplina |
618.92
618.92/85882 618.9285882 |
Altri autori (Persone) |
MoravcikGina Marie
TetenbaumSamara Pulver |
Soggetto topico |
Autism in children
Autism in adolescence Girls - Mental health |
ISBN |
1-282-05939-4
9786612059391 1-84642-885-8 |
Formato | Materiale a stampa |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Nota di contenuto |
FRONT COVER; GIRLS GROWING UPON THE AUTISM SPECTRUM: What Parents and Professionals Should Know About the Pre-Teen and Teenage Years; Contents; ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS; FOREWORD; AUTHORS' NOTES; Chapter 1 What Do We Currently Know about Girls and Women with Autism Spectrum Disorders?; Asking the question...; Epidemiology and the puzzle of diagnostic rates; Same disorder, different faces?Sex differences in symptom presentation; Diagnostic implications of sex differences; Interventions and supports; What causes sex differences in ASDs?; Sex differences in other developmental disorders
The importance of understanding typical developmental sex differences Clinical programs: are they out there?; A window of knowledge: personal stories by women with ASDs; Routes to a diagnosis for females and their families; I'm still not sure what her diagnosis is...; Resources; Chapter 2 Approaching Adolescence: Anticipation, Anxiety,Adaptation, and...Acceptance?; Adolescence: the wild ride; Developmental tasks; Adolescence Autism = A2?; Specific challenges of adolescence; Sexuality and masturbation; Your "teaching toolkit:" guidelines and techniques; Lessons from Nemo; Resources Chapter 3 Puberty or "Do My Parents Know You're Here?"Are you ready?; ASDs and adjusting to puberty; Foundational skills; Navigating pubertal change; Managing the locker room; Hormones and emotions; Resources; Chapter 4 The Red Spot: Periods, Pads, and Pelvic Exams; Goal 1: Finding your positive tone; Goal 2: Providing accurate information; Goal 3: Practicing skills ahead of time; Goal 4: Preparing for the first period; Successful management of menstrual hygiene; The great debate: pads, tampons, or both?; The gynecological exam; Aiming for independence; Resources Chapter 5 Feeling Good Inside and Out: Self-perception and Self-confidence Your daughter's external sense of self; Body image and physical appearance; Issues with eating: from complications to disorders; Weight management; Fitness and exercise; Building a healthy self-image; First bras and beyond: the world of intimate wear; Fun with fashion and personal style; Your daughter's internal sense of self; Creating success experiences; Developing independence, self-reliance,and responsibility; Promoting self-knowledge and self-awareness("Who am I?"); Developing and expanding your daughter's interests Self-regulation and emotional understanding Fostering mental health; "The talk": teaching your daughter about her ASD; What having an ASD means to your daughter; Parent modeling of self-esteem; Resources; Chapter 6 The Social Landscape of Adolescence:Friendships and Social Status; The age of friendships; Understanding friendships and developing friendship skills; Stages of friendship; Popularity and social status; Specific challenges for girls with ASDs; Finding your daughter's social compass; Resources; Chapter 7 Healthy Sexuality for Girls with ASDs Defining sexuality: finding a common meaning |
Record Nr. | UNINA-9910782682203321 |
Nichols Shana | ||
London ; ; Philadelphia, : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2009 | ||
Materiale a stampa | ||
Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
|
Girls growing up on the autism spectrum : what parents and professionals should know about the pre-teen and teenage years / / Shana Nichols, with Gina Marie Moravcik and Samara Pulver Tetenbaum ; foreword by Liane Holliday Willey |
Autore | Nichols Shana |
Edizione | [1st ed.] |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | London ; ; Philadelphia, : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2009 |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (353 p.) |
Disciplina |
618.92
618.92/85882 618.9285882 |
Altri autori (Persone) |
MoravcikGina Marie
TetenbaumSamara Pulver |
Soggetto topico |
Autism in children
Autism in adolescence Girls - Mental health |
ISBN |
1-282-05939-4
9786612059391 1-84642-885-8 |
Formato | Materiale a stampa |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Nota di contenuto |
FRONT COVER; GIRLS GROWING UPON THE AUTISM SPECTRUM: What Parents and Professionals Should Know About the Pre-Teen and Teenage Years; Contents; ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS; FOREWORD; AUTHORS' NOTES; Chapter 1 What Do We Currently Know about Girls and Women with Autism Spectrum Disorders?; Asking the question...; Epidemiology and the puzzle of diagnostic rates; Same disorder, different faces?Sex differences in symptom presentation; Diagnostic implications of sex differences; Interventions and supports; What causes sex differences in ASDs?; Sex differences in other developmental disorders
The importance of understanding typical developmental sex differences Clinical programs: are they out there?; A window of knowledge: personal stories by women with ASDs; Routes to a diagnosis for females and their families; I'm still not sure what her diagnosis is...; Resources; Chapter 2 Approaching Adolescence: Anticipation, Anxiety,Adaptation, and...Acceptance?; Adolescence: the wild ride; Developmental tasks; Adolescence Autism = A2?; Specific challenges of adolescence; Sexuality and masturbation; Your "teaching toolkit:" guidelines and techniques; Lessons from Nemo; Resources Chapter 3 Puberty or "Do My Parents Know You're Here?"Are you ready?; ASDs and adjusting to puberty; Foundational skills; Navigating pubertal change; Managing the locker room; Hormones and emotions; Resources; Chapter 4 The Red Spot: Periods, Pads, and Pelvic Exams; Goal 1: Finding your positive tone; Goal 2: Providing accurate information; Goal 3: Practicing skills ahead of time; Goal 4: Preparing for the first period; Successful management of menstrual hygiene; The great debate: pads, tampons, or both?; The gynecological exam; Aiming for independence; Resources Chapter 5 Feeling Good Inside and Out: Self-perception and Self-confidence Your daughter's external sense of self; Body image and physical appearance; Issues with eating: from complications to disorders; Weight management; Fitness and exercise; Building a healthy self-image; First bras and beyond: the world of intimate wear; Fun with fashion and personal style; Your daughter's internal sense of self; Creating success experiences; Developing independence, self-reliance,and responsibility; Promoting self-knowledge and self-awareness("Who am I?"); Developing and expanding your daughter's interests Self-regulation and emotional understanding Fostering mental health; "The talk": teaching your daughter about her ASD; What having an ASD means to your daughter; Parent modeling of self-esteem; Resources; Chapter 6 The Social Landscape of Adolescence:Friendships and Social Status; The age of friendships; Understanding friendships and developing friendship skills; Stages of friendship; Popularity and social status; Specific challenges for girls with ASDs; Finding your daughter's social compass; Resources; Chapter 7 Healthy Sexuality for Girls with ASDs Defining sexuality: finding a common meaning |
Record Nr. | UNINA-9910816405803321 |
Nichols Shana | ||
London ; ; Philadelphia, : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2009 | ||
Materiale a stampa | ||
Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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