Brian R. King

Strategies for Building Successful Relationships with People on the Autism Spectrum: Let's Relate!

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

Containing life-changing strategies and solutions, this book will enable everyone who knows, lives with or works with an individual with autism to achieve positive relationships that foster cooperation and respect. Sharing inspirational personal experiences and practical advice, Brian R. King shows how to get communication working for everyone.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
• Seitenzahl: 272
• Erscheinungstermin: November 2011
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 227mm x 150mm x 15mm
• Gewicht: 376g
• ISBN-13: 9781849058568
• ISBN-10: 1849058563
• Artikelnr.: 33674041

Autorenporträt

Brian R. King is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and an international consultant on Autism Spectrum Disorders. Brian is the father of three sons on the autism spectrum, and his social work practice focuses exclusively on working with the autism community. He and his wife are also on the autism spectrum. He resides in Chicago, IL.

Inhaltsangabe

Foreword by Liane Holliday Willey. Foreword by Susan Giurleo.
Acknowledgments. Introduction. Part I. What It Feels Like to Be on the
Autism Spectrum. 1. We Have Autism. 2. I Made Myself a Promise. 3. It's all
about Calm and Focus. 4. It Takes Strength to Connect with You. 5. My
Senses Don't Play Well with Others, Including Me. 6. Coming to Your Senses.
Part II. Creating Relationships That Work for Both of Us. 7. How to Build
Self-Confidence in One Step. 8. Meeting Halfway. 9. Clarify, Clarify,
Clarify. 10. The Art of Negotiation. 11. Asking for Help and Getting It.
12. From Rejection to Resilience. Glossary. References.