An Introduction to Autism for Adoptive and Foster Families by Hunt, Katie -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Cover Title Page Contents List of figures Foreword by Daniel Hughes Preface

Notes on terminology

1. What is Autism?

Introduction What do we mean when we say ‘autism’? So, what is autism? Autism as a spectrum What else might be going on? Let’s introduce some made-up children

2. How is Autism Assessed?

Introduction How is autism assessed, and what is good and poor practice? Assessment and formulation Specific issues for fostered and adopted children

3. Overriding Principles for Parenting a Child with Autism

Principle 1: Know your child (and his autism) Principle 2: Get alongside your child Principle 3: Understand the communication in your child’s behaviour Principle 4: Look behind your child’s behaviour Principle 5: Keep things calm Principle 6: Be predictable Principle 7: Think environment Key strategies Thinking about tricky situations

4. Everyday Transitions at Home and School

Introduction The ‘small’, everyday transitions Transitions between schools What else can we do to help with transitions, both big and ‘small’?

5. Placement Transitions and Contact

Placement transitions How to support your child with contact How to support your child with involvement from social care professionals

6. Attachment and Belonging

7. Life Story, Loss and Trauma

8. Looking After Yourself 9. Seeking Help and Resources

Places to find help and support Finding a professional

Getting to Know my Child Subject Index Author Index Join Our Mailing List Acknowledgments Dedication Copyright By The Same Author Endorsement