Jim Ball

Early Intervention and Autism (eBook, ePUB)

Real-Life Questions, Real-Life Answers

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Leave behind confusing textbooks and unreliable websites. This book will guide you through your child's early years by providing sound advice based on over twenty years of experience. In an easy-to-read, question-answer format, Dr. Jim explains what makes your child tick, how to get the most out of early intervention services, and how to choose the most effective treatment options. Helpful features include: 10 Common Myths about Children with ASD, 7 Effective Teaching Strategies, 10 Behavior Rules to Live By, and Must-have EI Goals and Objectives for Children with ASD. In a special how-to section in the book, Dr. Jim walks you through a typical day in the life of a young child with autism, from the time the child wakes up to the time he goes to bed. You will learn what to do (and not do), what to say (and not say), and how to use the strategies outlined in the book to teach your child new skills, manage behavior, and have fun while learning! No matter what your level of "autism expertise," this is your game plan to start working with your child RIGHT AWAY!

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Future Horizons
• Seitenzahl: 352
• Erscheinungstermin: 29. September 2014
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781935274308
• Artikelnr.: 38444169

Autorenporträt

Dr. James Ball, a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst-Doctoral, is the President/Chief Executive Officer of JB Autism Consulting. He is also a member of the Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee as a public member, this Committee, as outlined in the Autism Cares Act, makes recommendations to the Secretary on autism research gaps and submits to the Congress and the President an annual update on the summary of advances and an annual update to the strategic plan. He has been in the field of autism for over thirty years providing preschool, educational, residential, and employment services to children and adults affected by an Autism Spectrum Disorder. He is also the Director of Clinical Services for New York Families of Autistic Children (NYFAC), a private not-for-profit organization providing support and training for children and families in New York City. He provides private consultation to organizations, schools, and families regarding home program, staff/parent training, home support services, classroom design/support, behavior management/assessment and functional behavior assessment.

Inhaltsangabe

Foreword
Introduction
Chapter 1 - A Real-life Look at the Autism Spectrum
Chapter 2 - Family Issues: The Personal Side of Autism
Chapter 3 - What is Early Intervention?
Chapter 4 - Building Your Dream Team
Chapter 5 - Assessment: A Picture of Your Child's Strengths and Challenges
Chapter 6 - Blueprint for a Perfect Program
Chapter 7 - Options, Options, Options! Choosing the Right Intervention
Model for the ASD Child
Chapter 8 - From Good to Bad to Meltdown: Understanding Your Child's
Behavior Challenges
Chapter 9 - Little Kids, Big Issues: Sleeping, Eating, Toilet Training &
Independence
Chapter 10 - The Next Step: Transitioning from Early Intervention to Public
School Programs
More Real-life Advice
Glossary
References
Appendix A - A Day in the Life
Appendix B - Sample IFSP for a Child with ASD
Appendix C - Toilet Training … Is Your Child Ready? By Connie Marks
Appendix D - Guidelines for Theory & Practice & COSAC Position Statement on
Treatment Recommendations
Appendix E - National Early Childhood Technical Assistance Center (NECTAC)
& List of Part C Lead Agencies