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Autism ... what does it mean to me?
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- Book Synopsis
- Written by internationally renowned autism trainer, teacher, and advocate and best-selling author Catherine Faherty, the workbook is engaged by the autistic child or adult to enhance self-understanding and awareness and foster communication with others about needs, preferences, and identity. Almost every facet of a person's life is explored, including areas particular to autism, and areas every person engages with. Among these are:Ways of thinking, including focused interestsPerfection versus doing your bestThe support of schedulesSensory experience, including stimmingCreative expressionLearning about and interacting with peopleWriting Social StoriesUnderstanding speech and expressions in othersTypes of communication, including verbal or nonverbalSelf-advocacy and miscommunicationSupportive structures for school and approaching iepsFriendship, play, online acquaintances and safetyEmotions, including feeling anxious or upset, depression, and outbursts The book concludes with an extended section on happiness, including relaxation, exercise, gratitude, forgiveness, kindness, positive attitude, and making the world a better place. Extensive materials designed especially for older readers, as well as for parents, therapists, and teachers, are included. Understanding what's actually true and supporting acceptance and appreciation form the cornerstones of Catherine's approach and the workbook. This new book is completely updated and revised from the original edition with the "Asperger's" title. It adds more than 150 pages of brand new material and worksheets.
- About The Author
- Catherine Faherty works with children and adults with autism through the well-renowned TEACCH program in North Carolina. She is also a parent consultant and child therapist; consults to school programs; trains teachers and other professionals locally, nationally, and internationally; and runs social groups for children and adults with autism. She has written manuals used in TEACCH trainings, developed training models. Catherine Faherty resides in Asheville, North Carolina, USA.
- Product Details
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- ISBN
- 9781935274919
- Format
- Paperback
- Publisher
- Future Horizons, (30 May 2014)
- Number of Pages
- 512
- Weight
- 1433 grams
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 276 x 215 x 30 mm
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