Multicoloured mayhem : parenting the many shades of adolescents and children with autism, Asperger syndrome, and AD/HD /: parenting the many shades of adolescents and children with autism, Asperger syndrome, and AD/HD. (2003)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Jacqui Jackson.
• Other Names: Jackson, Jacqui
• Contents: Meet the Jacksons -- An autism cocktail -- An extra splash of colour -- The causes of autism -- The autism detective -- The overlap between AD/HD and autism -- A colourful tapestry -- Autism -- A bit more about Ben -- A diagnosis of autism -- School -- Routine and change -- Therapies and interventions -- AD/HD : and now a bit more about Joe! -- Does my child have AD/HD? -- Parenting the AD/HD child -- School and AD/HD -- Interventions -- Asperger syndrome -- Asperger syndrome- a 'mild' form of autism -- Awaiting a diagnosis -- Asperger syndrome in the family -- Running an 'emulator' -- Asperger syndrome and adolescence -- Different is cool -- Family fun -- An unseen guest -- ... and a few more visitors! -- Treasured memories -- Large families -- Food for thought -- Sibling situations -- Sibling rivalry -- Siblings of children with autism ans AS -- Sibling of children of AD/HD -- Language difficulties and siblings -- On the positive side -- Adolescence -- Teenage transformations -- Avoiding conflict -- Setting boundaries -- Sex, drugs, and rock and roll -- Holidays : coping with change -- Disney World diaries -- A change is as good as a rest -- Travel tips -- Disney advice -- Put safety first -- Autism nightmares -- AD/HD hazards -- Anxieties of asperger syndrome -- Dangers of dyspraxia -- Safety suggestions -- The parents' survival guide -- A time for everything -- Count your blessings -- Maintaining your own identity -- Sleeping sickness -- Survival skills -- A conclusion to the chaos.
• Publisher Details: London : Jessica Kingsley Publishers
• Publication Date: 2003
• Extent: 1 online resource (256 pages)
• Subjects: 649/.154; Coping With Disability; Autistic children -- Care; Autistic children -- Family relationships; Asperger's syndrome -- Patients -- Family relationships; Attention-deficit-disordered children -- Care; Developmentally disabled children -- Care; Parents of autistic children; Parenting; Child Care & Upbringing
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781846424281; 1846424283
• Access Rights: Legal Deposit; Only available on premises controlled by the deposit library and to one user at any one time; The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK).
• Access Usage: Restricted: Printing from this resource is governed by The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK) and UK copyright law currently in force.