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I am special : a workbook to help children, teens and adults with autism spectrum disorders to understand their diagnosis, gain confidence and thrive

By: Vermeulen, Peter.
Contributor(s): Junor, Beth.
Publisher: London Jessica Kingsley Publishers 2013Edition: 2nd ed.Description: 256 p. : ill. ; 25 cm. + CD-ROM.ISBN: 9781849052665.Subject(s): CHILDREN | ADULTS | AUTISM | ADOLESCENTS | SELF IMAGE | SELF ESTEEM | SELF EVALUATION | SELF CONFIDENCE | SELF DETERMINATION | SKILLS ACQUISITION PROGRAMME | SIBLINGS | PEERS
Contents:
Part I: Theory 1. Background 2. Self-image 3. Psychoeducation 4. The Socratic Method 5. Introducing Autism 6. Working with I am special Part II: Practical Manual 7. I am special 8. The big book about me 9. That's me?! 10. I am special for siblings 11. I am special for peers 12. Various worksheets 13. I am special game 14. Forms 15. I am special for adults 16. The world in fragments CD ROM Documents Literature References Index
Summary: "I am Special is a proven programme for helping children, teens and adults on the autism spectrum to understand themselves and their diagnosis, gain confidence and thrive. Peter Vermeulen describes in-depth the theory and research behind the programme, and explains how to use it in practice. He presents a series of specially-designed worksheets, included on an accompanying CD in a handy printable format, on a wide range of topics, including how the brain works, physical characteristics, likes and dislikes, sensory issues, strengths and weaknesses, learning preferences, relationships and plans for the future... For the very first time, the programme presented in this second edition is suitable for use with teens and adults as well as children, and also contains helpful interactive material for siblings." - PUBLISHER'S WEBSITE
List(s) this item appears in: Autism,12-16 Freebook. Updated March 2023 | Teen programme- Explore May 2021 | Autism and youth. May 2023. CM
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"I am Special is a proven programme for helping children, teens and adults on the autism spectrum to understand themselves and their diagnosis, gain confidence and thrive. Peter Vermeulen describes in-depth the theory and research behind the programme, and explains how to use it in practice. He presents a series of specially-designed worksheets, included on an accompanying CD in a handy printable format, on a wide range of topics, including how the brain works, physical characteristics, likes and dislikes, sensory issues, strengths and weaknesses, learning preferences, relationships and plans for the future... For the very first time, the programme presented in this second edition is suitable for use with teens and adults as well as children, and also contains helpful interactive material for siblings." - PUBLISHER'S WEBSITE

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Part I: Theory
1. Background
2. Self-image
3. Psychoeducation
4. The Socratic Method
5. Introducing Autism
6. Working with I am special
Part II: Practical Manual
7. I am special
8. The big book about me
9. That's me?!
10. I am special for siblings
11. I am special for peers
12. Various worksheets
13. I am special game
14. Forms
15. I am special for adults
16. The world in fragments
CD ROM Documents
Literature
References
Index

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