Kate E Reynolds

Party Planning for Children and Teens on the Autism Spectrum (eBook, ePUB)

How to Avoid Meltdowns and Have Fun!

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Parties and celebrations can be highly challenging for children and teens on the autism spectrum and they can often feel reluctant to participate. This book shows that if parties embrace the differences intrinsic to autism, and are planned carefully, they can be inclusive events enjoyed by all.

Drawing on personal experience with her son, the author highlights aspects of conventional parties that can heighten the anxieties of those on the spectrum and outlines practical solutions to these issues. The book covers considerations for party invitations, prizes, food and venues and includes chapters suggesting activities for age groups 2-8, 9-12 and teenagers.

This book will empower parents and caregivers to plan stress-free parties with ease, enabling those on the autism spectrum to develop social skills and self-confidence - and most importantly, have fun!

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
• Seitenzahl: 160
• Erscheinungstermin: 15. Juni 2012
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9780857006141
• Artikelnr.: 38229585

Autorenporträt

Kate E. Reynolds worked for 18 years in various locations in the UK for the National Health Service, and worked in HIV/Aids and sexual health for 7 years with the NHS as a Clinical Nurse Specialist and Senior Counsellor, which involved training other staff. Her son was diagnosed with severe autism disorder in 2005 and she is passionate about supporting parents and caregivers with practical information about autism spectrum disorders. She has returned to the University of Bristol to do her MSc in Disability Studies, with a view to extending her original research in future. Kate lives in Wiltshire, UK, with her two children, Francesca and Jude.

Inhaltsangabe

Acknowledgements. Introduction. 1. Difficult Aspects of Conventional
Parties. 2. Home Versus Public Venues. 3. Using Party Invitations as Visual
Aids. 4. Examples of Party Plans. 5. Considering Sensory Issues and
Developmental Level at Parties. 6 Challenging Aspects of Party Food. 7.
Party Bags, Favours and Prizes. 8. Party Activities for 2-8 Year Old
Children with ASD. 9. Party Activities for 9-12 Year Old Children with ASD.
10. Parties for Teenagers with ASD. 11. What to do When Things Go Wrong.
12. Conclusions, Further Advice and Support. Appendix 1. Diagnosis of
Autism Spectrum Disorders. Appendix 2. The Picture Exchange Communication
System (PECS). Appendix 3. Makaton. Appendix 4. Visual Cues. Appendix 5.
Social Stories. References.