Homespun remedies : strategies in the home and community for children with autism spectrum and other disorders /: strategies in the home and community for children with autism spectrum and other disorders. (2006)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Dion E. Betts and Nancy J. Patrick.
• Other Names: Betts, Dion E (Dion Emile), 1963-; Patrick, Nancy J (Nancy Jo), 1955-
• Contents: A note on the book. Introduction: What is So Special about Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders? 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 relatives. Support groups. Talking about disabilities. Tantrums. Telephone skills. Textures and temperatures. Weather. 2. Hygiene. Bath time. Brushing teeth. Clothes. Grooming. Hair cuts. 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 agencies. Religious 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 the Environment 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.
• Publisher Details: London : Jessica Kingsley Publishers
• Publication Date: 2006
• Extent: 1 online resource (160 pages)
• Subjects: 649/.154; EDUCATION / Special Education / Communicative Disorders; Autism in children; Autistic children -- Education; Therapy & Therapeutics
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781846424847; 1846424844
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