The ASD workbook : understanding your autism spectrum disorder
Kershaw, Penny
The ASD workbook : understanding your autism spectrum disorder - London Jessica Kingsley Publishers 2011 - 140 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.
Recommended by Suni Abraham as suitable for the free book scheme
About the Author
Preface for Parents and Carers
1. Introduction
2. What is an ASD?
3. Understanding Your Differences
4. People You Live With
5. Friendships and Relationships
6. Strengths and Interests
7. School
8. Getting Help
9. Further Information
10. Glossary
Appendix: Progress Chart.
"This easy-to-use interactive workbook gives parents the help they need to explain ASDs to their child and provide practical and emotional support following diagnosis. Parents are invited to work through each chapter with their child as they grow older and go through adolescence, encouraging them to talk through how the ASD affects each area of their life, from making friends to problem-solving to planning a career. The information and advice is presented in a clear and positive way to help both parent and child understand more about what the diagnosis means for them. As the workbook is completed an invaluable record of development will be created for parent and child to look back on together." BOOK JACKET
9781849051958
184905195X
AUTISM
ADOLESCENCE
PARENTING
FRIENDSHIPS
FAMILY INTERACTION
INTERESTS
SCHOOLING
CHILDREN
The ASD workbook : understanding your autism spectrum disorder - London Jessica Kingsley Publishers 2011 - 140 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.
Recommended by Suni Abraham as suitable for the free book scheme
About the Author
Preface for Parents and Carers
1. Introduction
2. What is an ASD?
3. Understanding Your Differences
4. People You Live With
5. Friendships and Relationships
6. Strengths and Interests
7. School
8. Getting Help
9. Further Information
10. Glossary
Appendix: Progress Chart.
"This easy-to-use interactive workbook gives parents the help they need to explain ASDs to their child and provide practical and emotional support following diagnosis. Parents are invited to work through each chapter with their child as they grow older and go through adolescence, encouraging them to talk through how the ASD affects each area of their life, from making friends to problem-solving to planning a career. The information and advice is presented in a clear and positive way to help both parent and child understand more about what the diagnosis means for them. As the workbook is completed an invaluable record of development will be created for parent and child to look back on together." BOOK JACKET
9781849051958
184905195X
AUTISM
ADOLESCENCE
PARENTING
FRIENDSHIPS
FAMILY INTERACTION
INTERESTS
SCHOOLING
CHILDREN
