{"product_id":"how-to-teach-life-skills-to-kids-with-autism-or-aspergers-9781935274131","title":"How to Teach Life Skills to Kids with Autism or","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the real world, people on the autism spectrum need the same kinds of day-to-day skills everyone else needs to be functional!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt'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!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCo-author of the groundbreaking book \u003ci\u003eAsperger's and Girls\u003c\/i\u003e, Jennifer's personal experience with Asperger's Syndrome and having a brother with autism makes her perspective doubly insightful.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJennifer can show you how to:\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate opportunities for children to learn in natural settings and situations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTeach vital skills such as everyday domestic tasks, choosing appropriate attire, and being polite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelp individuals on the spectrum develop good habits that will help them be more fit and healthy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImprove time management skills such as punctuality and task-switching\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eand much more!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJennifer's straightforward and humorous delivery will keep you eagerly turning the page for her next creative solution!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForeword by Dr. Temple Grandin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSection I: Read Me First\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter 1: Why Me? Why You? Why Life Skills?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter 2: Frames of Reference\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter 3: Success Comes From Life Skills\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter 4: The Wacky World of Autism Terminology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSection II: Teaching Life Skills to the Spectrum Child:  Ideas and Examples\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter 5: Learning How We Can Learn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter 6: Say What You Need to Say\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter 7: Transmit Information in More Than One Way\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter 8: Information In Translation: Speak the Language Your Child Understands\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter 9: Repetition and Persistence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter 10: Opportunities to Teach, Opportunities for Success\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter 11: Tap Into Your Child’s Interests!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter 12: Attitudes that Win (and One That Doesn’t)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSection III: Specific Life Skills\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter 13: Intro to the Specific Skills\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter 14: Chores and More\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter 15: Chores Part Deux – How to Tell Your Child What to Do\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter 16: Chores Part Tres – More on Teaching Chores\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter 17: Punctuality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter 18: Appropriate Attire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter 19: Manners, Manners, Manners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter 20: Kindness Is a Life Skill\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter 21:Teach the Specifics of Kindness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter 22: Outings Teach Life Skills\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter 23: Teach Special Skills Needed by People with Autism\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter 24: Life Skills for the Spectrum: Task Switching\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter 25: Learning to Spend Time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter 26: Coping With Sensory Issues\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSection IV: Really Really Big Skills That Everyone Needs 282\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter 27: The First Really Big Skill: Exercise for Mental and Physical Health\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter 28: The Second Really Big Skill: Good Sleep Habits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter 29: The Third Really Big Skill: Dealing With Mistakes and Failures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter 30: The Fourth and Final Really Big Skill: Understanding Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Concepts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Mini-Glossary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended Resources\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Future Horizons Incorporated","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51043296444759,"sku":"9781935274131","price":17.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781935274131.jpg?v=1750957733","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/how-to-teach-life-skills-to-kids-with-autism-or-aspergers-9781935274131","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}