Description
Book SynopsisIn the real world, people on the autism spectrum need the same kinds of day-to-day skills everyone else needs to be functional!
It's true. No matter how high-functioning children with autism or Asperger's may be or may become, they function better as adults if they’ve had the chance to learn basic skills, from being on time to good personal hygiene. Many reach adulthood without those skills; enter Jennifer McIlwee Myers, Aspie at Large!
Co-author of the groundbreaking book
Asperger's and Girls, Jennifer's personal experience with Asperger's Syndrome and having a brother with autism makes her perspective doubly insightful.
Jennifer can show you how to:
- Create opportunities for children to learn in natural settings and situations
- Teach vital skills such as everyday domestic tasks, choosing appropriate attire, and being polite
- Help individuals on the spectrum develop good habits that will help them be more fit and healthy
- Improve time management skills such as punctuality and task-switching
and much more!
Jennifer's straightforward and humorous delivery will keep you eagerly turning the page for her next creative solution!
Table of Contents
- Foreword by Dr. Temple Grandin
- Section I: Read Me First
- Chapter 1: Why Me? Why You? Why Life Skills?
- Chapter 2: Frames of Reference
- Chapter 3: Success Comes From Life Skills
- Chapter 4: The Wacky World of Autism Terminology
- Section II: Teaching Life Skills to the Spectrum Child: Ideas and Examples
- Chapter 5: Learning How We Can Learn
- Chapter 6: Say What You Need to Say
- Chapter 7: Transmit Information in More Than One Way
- Chapter 8: Information In Translation: Speak the Language Your Child Understands
- Chapter 9: Repetition and Persistence
- Chapter 10: Opportunities to Teach, Opportunities for Success
- Chapter 11: Tap Into Your Child’s Interests!
- Chapter 12: Attitudes that Win (and One That Doesn’t)
- Section III: Specific Life Skills
- Chapter 13: Intro to the Specific Skills
- Chapter 14: Chores and More
- Chapter 15: Chores Part Deux – How to Tell Your Child What to Do
- Chapter 16: Chores Part Tres – More on Teaching Chores
- Chapter 17: Punctuality
- Chapter 18: Appropriate Attire
- Chapter 19: Manners, Manners, Manners
- Chapter 20: Kindness Is a Life Skill
- Chapter 21:Teach the Specifics of Kindness
- Chapter 22: Outings Teach Life Skills
- Chapter 23: Teach Special Skills Needed by People with Autism
- Chapter 24: Life Skills for the Spectrum: Task Switching
- Chapter 25: Learning to Spend Time
- Chapter 26: Coping With Sensory Issues
- Section IV: Really Really Big Skills That Everyone Needs 282
- Chapter 27: The First Really Big Skill: Exercise for Mental and Physical Health
- Chapter 28: The Second Really Big Skill: Good Sleep Habits
- Chapter 29: The Third Really Big Skill: Dealing With Mistakes and Failures
- Chapter 30: The Fourth and Final Really Big Skill: Understanding Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Concepts
- A Mini-Glossary
- Recommended Resources
