Lisa Timms

60 Social Situations and Discussion Starters to Help Teens on the Autism Spectrum Deal with Friendships, Feelings, Conflict and More

Seeing the Big Picture

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Produktbeschreibung

Written with both parent and teen in mind, every story in this book outlines a real-life situation that young people on the autism spectrum are likely to encounter. Each story is followed by questions and practical tips for parents on how to initiate constructive discussions. Teens will then be able to transfer these skills into everyday life.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
• Seitenzahl: 160
• Erscheinungstermin: 15. Mai 2011
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 233mm x 154mm x 12mm
• Gewicht: 246g
• ISBN-13: 9781849058629
• ISBN-10: 1849058628
• Artikelnr.: 32709279

Autorenporträt

Lisa Timms has an MS in Special Education from the University of Scranton in Scranton, PA. She has worked alongside autistic individuals for many years in a variety of roles, and is now Learning Disabilities Coordinator at King's College in Wilkes-Barre, PA. In the past, Lisa has held social skills classes and parent training sessions, and currently teaches special education courses for the education department at King's College. She resides in Pittston, PA.

Inhaltsangabe

Introduction. 1. Self Esteem. 2. Problem Solving. 3. Friendships. 4.
Dealing with Feelings. 5. Self-Control. 6. Conflict. 7. Family. 8.
Community. 9. Relationships. 10. Cyber Safety. 11. Classroom Skills. 12.
Job Skills. Appendix. Ways to Reduce Stress. Test Taking Skills.