Autism - a Practical Guide for Parents by Yau, Alan -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

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Copyright Preface Introduction What This Book Is and Why It Will Help You It’s All Do-Able Why Should You Listen To Me Anyway? Examples Resources Page Important Disclaimer Chapter 1 - What is Autism?

How Common Is Autism? The Triad of Impairments Social Interaction Social Communication Rigidity in Thinking Sensory Uneven Profile Strengths Difficulties Can’t vs Won’t Interventions Engagement Summary

Chapter 2 - Intensive Play

What is Intensive Play? Why Don’t We Do Intensive Play Then? How To Do More Intensive Play But My Child is Older Take Your Time and Enjoy It Some More Ideas for Intensive Play Join In Double Up Bubbles Balloons Trampolines Mirrors Front Facing Camera on an iPad Use Your Imagination Automatic to Manual

Chapter 3 - Attention

Why It’s Hard To Get Your Child’s Attention Why It’s Important To Get That Attention How To Get Attention and Keep It Make It Your Agenda What About for Older Children? Give It a Go

Chapter 4 - Make it Visual

We’re All Visual Thinkers Visual Tools Visual Schedules Using Printed Symbol Cards Make It Easy – Don’t Be Precious About Visuals Now, Next Calendars Velcro Post-it Notes House Rules Whose Turn Is It Anyway? Visuals – Help To Stay On Track Practice At Doing Things The Right Way Photo Prompts

Chapter 5 – Well-Being

Well-Being Constantly Under Threat Anxiety A Bad Day for You A Bad Day for Your Child How to Help With Well-Being Time to Be On Their Own – Have Low Social Demands After School Snacks Time to Do What They Love Multiple Times a Day Do What Is Familiar/Repetitive Make Fewer Demands Shared Good Times Physical Exercise Fizzy Drink, Raisins and Mentos Mints But I Haven’t Got Time! Super Fizzy Children

Chapter 6 - General Strategies

When to Teach Be Patient – Allow Enough Time Environment Clear and High Expectations Your Reaction Is SO Important Learning Styles Using Your Child’s Interests Repetition Transition Rituals Keep Your Language Simple Social Demands on Learning Teach One New Thing at a Time

Chapter 7 - Behavior Concerns

What’s The Reason for The Behavior? What Would You Like Your Child To Do Instead? What Resources Would Your Child Need to Behave Well? What Can You Do to Help? Have a Plan for Reacting Environment – What Changes Can You Make? Change Your Child’s Focus – Distraction and Diversion Change the Consequences Gradual Changes Teach Flexibility – Have a Mantra for Things Changing Rehearsal Giving Positive Directions Teaching Your Child Better Strategies Teaching “No” Teaching How to Wait Teaching “Help” Teaching Functional Communication using PECS Graduated Thinking If All Else Fails Obsessive Behavior Signs Sleep Summary

Chapter 8 –Technology

Using Computers Typing Computer Time Digital Cameras iPads and Apps Final Thoughts Please Review Suggestions for Further Reading

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