Parenting & Asperger's : a practical handbook to help you and your child navigate daily life / Michael Uram, LMFT, LPCC.
Everyday parenting techniques to support kids ages six to sixteen with Asperger's. Raising a child with Asperger's can be both exciting and challenging. This book equips you with the confidence and tools to help them better communicate, understand social cues, and adapt to changes. You'll learn how Asperger's fits into the Autism spectrum, even though it's no longer a formal diagnosis, and find evidence-based strategies you can use at home, school, and beyond to make it easier for kids to succeed. Important first steps--Learn about the process of getting a diagnosis, and explore different methods of therapy, like Applied Behavior Analysis and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Helpful and realistic strategies--Find techniques to help kindergarteners and high schoolers alike navigate tasks such as leaving on time, practicing good hygiene, attending special events, and more. Resources for parents--Determine the best ways to advocate for your child at school, connect with other parents in the same situation, and balance your own needs as well as the needs of the rest of your family. Discover actionable, expert advice for helping your child thrive.
Record details
- ISBN: 1648760465
- ISBN: 9781648760464
- Physical Description: viii, 164 pages ; 23 cm.
- Publisher: Emeryville, California : Rockridge Press, [2021]
- Copyright: ℗♭2021.
Content descriptions
Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
Formatted Contents Note: | Part One: Understanding Asperger's within the autism spectrum. Asperger's Syndrome and your child -- Useful and effective treatments -- To be a meaningful parent -- Part Two: Strategies for you and your child. Strategies for your home -- Strategies for school -- Strategies when out and about -- Strategies for in the moment -- Looking ahead. |
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Subject: | Asperger's syndrome. Autism in children. Autism in children > Care. Child rearing. Parenting. |
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Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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Marion Library | 305.9084 URA (Text) | 37810435775811 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |