Hygiene and related behaviors for children and adolescents with autism spectrum and related disorders : a fun curriculum with a focus on social understanding
By: Mahler, Kelly J.
Publisher: Shawnee Mission, KS Autism Asperger Publishing 2009Description: 187 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.ISBN: 9781934575420.Subject(s): AUTISM | ASPERGER SYNDROME | ADOLESCENTS | HYGIENE | ORAL HYGIENE | PERSONAL HYGIENE | SOCIAL SKILLS | APPROPRIATE BEHAVIOUR | CHILDRENItem type | Current library | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
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Book | IHC Library | 720 MAH (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Available | W002116 |
Introduction : an overview and introduction to the curriculum|Getting started|Introduction to good hygiene|Oral hygiene|Picking|Farting and burping|General bathroom hygiene and using public restrooms|Conclusion
"This book will be very helpful to many ASD parents who need a supportive, fun and effective program to help their child make the connection between his or her hygiene behaviors and how those behaviors are perceived by others. The book is well organized and user friendly, provides clear and helpful suggestions, uses repetition and review to good advantage, and is clearly sensitive to the "hidden curriculum" of current social rules as they relate to hygiene." - BOOK JACKET
Kelly Mahler has developed a resource that “is designed to be flexible so it can be put to use without major preparation by professionals or parents working on hygiene issues with children and adolescents with autism spectrum and related disorders.”
Each chapter contains an objective statement, lesson plans, activities and instructional materials and supports.
The book is full of bold simple diagrams, easy to follow instructions and covers hygiene topics ranging from oral hygiene and picking behaviors to bathroom and public restrooms.
Hygiene and related behaviors is intended to be used in either a group setting or in a more intimate one-on-one situation and can be adapted for wide age range including adults.
Patron comment on
Helpful to provide a structure for planning
Patron comment on
Useful for teachers and those in a group ie community house.