{"product_id":"the-autism-resource-manual-for-families-9781032371191","title":"The Autism Resource Manual for Families","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Autism Resource Manual for Families\u003c\/i\u003e is a treasure trove of practical, realistic and achievable strategies to support neurodivergent young people and their families with everyday life. Clearly laid out for easy use and access, it explains autism in context and provides ideas that are relevant not just for parents and carers, but for family support workers, social workers and family intervention teams.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe resource covers a wide range of situations and offers an array of supports, with key topics ranging from anxiety, behaviour, and communication, to socialising, family life, and moving towards independence. With the lived experiences of parents and autistic children and young people in mind, this empowering manual includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA wealth of situations from daily life, clearly addressed with examples of how autistic individuals may experience these and practical strategies for effective support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEncouragement for parents and mini mantras for autistic\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"I have so enjoyed reading through this book. I've picked up so much advice and food for thought.\" - \u003cb\u003eJenny Hayward\u003c\/b\u003e, parent\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eACKNOWLEDGEMENTS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePREFACE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFOREWORD\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHOW TO USE THIS BOOK\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSECTION 1: ANXIETY\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMethods for unpicking problems\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeed for Predictability\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003ePause to Ponder\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther emotions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther Issues\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eResource Sheet 1:\u003c\/b\u003e The 5-Point Scale\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eResource Sheet 2a:\u003c\/b\u003e Unpicking a problem blank\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eResource Sheet 2b:\u003c\/b\u003e Unpicking a problem example\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSECTION 2: COMMUNICATION\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConversation skills Understanding \u003ci\u003ePause to ponder\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eResource Sheet 3: \u003c\/b\u003eProcessing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSECTION 3: DIAGNOSIS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore diagnosis\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiagnostic process\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing diagnosis\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003ePause to ponder\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSECTION 4: FAMILY LIFE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApplies to all topics below\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAway from home\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBedrooms\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFamily Events\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFamily Mealtimes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHelping out\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLiving between two homes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSiblings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003ePause to Ponder\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eResource Sheet 4a: \u003c\/b\u003eScales of preference blank\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eResource Sheet 4b: \u003c\/b\u003eScales of preference example\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSECTION 5: REACTIONS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDisengaging\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003ePause to Ponder\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReactions Naughtiness or autism\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eInterpretation of phrases\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTaking responsibility\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTowards success\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSECTION 6: SENSORY SENSITIVITY\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCo-ordination\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInteroception\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eResponse to smells\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eResponse to sounds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eResponse to taste and texture\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eResponse to touch and texture\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eResponse to visual input\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePause to Ponder Sensory Overload\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSECTION 7: SOCIALISING\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFriendships\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVisiting another home\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVisitors to home\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePause to Ponder\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSECTION 8: SUPPORTING SCHOOL\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAttendance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncidents in school\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePause to Ponder Routines School trips Tests and exams\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSECTION 9: TOWARDS INDEPENDENCE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePersonal care\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUseful skills\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003ePause to Ponder\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat next?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eResource Sheet 5: \u003c\/b\u003eLife’s path\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUSEFUL RESOURCES\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49406666670423,"sku":"9781032371191","price":29.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781032371191.jpg?v=1730496701","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/the-autism-resource-manual-for-families-9781032371191","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}