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Index
Cover
Titlepage
Copyright
Dedication
Acknowledgments
Table of Contents
Foreword
Introduction
PART I–Characteristics of Autism
CHAPTER 1–Foreshadowing: Early Signs of Autism
CHAPTER 2–The Gathering: Passions and Obsessions
CHAPTER 3–Eat, Drink, and Be Picky: Eating Issues
CHAPTER 4–Sounds of Silence: The Myth of Quiet
CHAPTER 5–On Any Given Day: Challenging Behavior
CHAPTER 6–Disney DNA: Echolalia and Language Challenges
CHAPTER 7–Refusing Puberty: Adolescence and Sexuality
CHAPTER 8–The Weatherman: Mood Shifts
CHAPTER 9–The Love Language of Autism: Expressing Affection
CHAPTER 10–Confessions of a Gecko Killer: Teaching Death and Loss
PART II–Education
CHAPTER 11–Pyramid Theories: Choosing Interventions
CHAPTER 12–The Spectator Sport: Parent Involvement in Education
CHAPTER 13–Ten Keys for Supporting a Student with Autism
CHAPTER 14–Scheduled Grief: Individualized Education Plans
CHAPTER 15–Moving On Up: Transitions in Education
CHAPTER 16–Independence Day: Toileting and Self-Care
CHAPTER 17–So You Want to Be an Expert: Studying Autism
PART III–Family Life
CHAPTER 18–Plan A: Accepting Plan “M”
CHAPTER 19–Band of Brothers: Sibling Relationships
CHAPTER 20–Autism Once Removed: Extended Family Opportunities
CHAPTER 21–Crosswords: Maintaining your Marriage
CHAPTER 22–Conflicted and Coming to Terms: Aggression, Self-Injury, and Other Difficulties
CHAPTER 23–Odd Mom Out: Life Outside the Norm
CHAPTER 24–’Tis the Season: Holidays
CHAPTER 25–The Trip: Travelling with Autism
CHAPTER 26–You Might Be the Parent of an Autistic Child If …
CHAPTER 27–Step by Step: Measuring Progress
CHAPTER 28–Frequently Asked Questions: A Guide for Self-Defense
PART IV–Community Interactions
CHAPTER 29–”Do Neanderthals Hunt Mammoths Like We Pray?”
CHAPTER 30–Shop ‘Til You Drop: The Woes of Walmart
CHAPTER 31–Full Disclosure: What to Say and When
CHAPTER 32–Autism Olympics: The Hundred-Yard Parking Lot Dash
CHAPTER 33–An Apple a Day: Healthcare Interactions
Epilogue–The Real Mom
Appendix–Inclusion of Student with Autism Diversity Lesson Plan
Resources
Index
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