Autism and everyday executive function : a strengths-based approach for improving attention, memory, organization and flexibility

By: Moraine, Paula.

London : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2016Description: 160 p. ; 234 x 156mm.Content type: text Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volumeISBN: 9781849057257.Subject(s): AUTISM

| EXECUTIVE FUNCTION

| BEHAVIOUR MODIFICATION

| SALUTOGENESIS

Contents:

Introduction. - The autism kaleidoscope. - Salutogenesis and sensory coordination. - Autistic lamguages and communication. - Unlocking the executive functions through the autistic access points. - Executive functions in the autistic experience. - Conclusion. - Appendix: Pia Hamalainen's personal description of her experience as an autistic adult.

Summary: Focusing on children and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), this insightful book presents an innovative model for developing and strengthening everyday executive function, building a strong foundation for social and communication skills. This book explores the ways that individuals with ASD make sense of the world , and highlights eight approaches or 'Autism Access Points' that set the stage for strong executive skills. The authors explain how these Autism Access Points can be used to improve executive function skills in areas such as organisation, time management, memory, attention, initiative, control and goal setting. This clear, user-friendly book provides helpful insights into autistic learning styles and sensory experiences, and will increase understanding of how people with ASD process thoughts, emotions and actions.

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Focusing on children and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), this insightful book presents an innovative model for developing and strengthening everyday executive function, building a strong foundation for social and communication skills. This book explores the ways that individuals with ASD make sense of the world , and highlights eight approaches or 'Autism Access Points' that set the stage for strong executive skills. The authors explain how these Autism Access Points can be used to improve executive function skills in areas such as organisation, time management, memory, attention, initiative, control and goal setting. This clear, user-friendly book provides helpful insights into autistic learning styles and sensory experiences, and will increase understanding of how people with ASD process thoughts, emotions and actions.

Patron comment on 12/07/2023

This is a great book. Really gets into the autistic mind and tells it like it is. Great for parents and anyone wanting to understand autism. Emphasises not trying to change autistic people to fit the world but rather make changes to the world to meet the needs of autistic people.

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