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 | PEERSItem type | Current library | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
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Book | IHC Library | 720 VER (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Available | W000780 |
"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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