Autism is not a life sentence : how one family took on autism and won!
By: Summers, Lynley.
Publisher: Shawnee Mission, KS AAPC 2006Description: xx, 200 p. ; 23 cm.ISBN: 9781931282888.Subject(s): AUTISM
| BEHAVIOUR MODIFICATION | SELF ACCEPTANCE | CHILDREN| Item type | Current library | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Book | IHC Library | 720 SUM (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Available | W002232 |
Describes an unconventional approach, based on chaos theory, to raising a daughter with autism. Testimonials offered by other parents with autistic children, professionals, educators and academics, suggest that the method has not been a one trick pony.
Introduction|What is autism?|The elusive diagnosis|A little about chaos theory|Behavior modification therapy|The 3 L's of discipline|Making verbal contact|Making eye contact|Making human contact|Making dinner|Going into public again|Going to school|Learning strategies|Household chores|Self-esteem|Making friends|Conclusion : you can't argue with results
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A very well written book