Parenting a Child with Asperger Syndrome : 200 Tips and Strategies

Boyd, Brenda

Jessica Kingsley Publishers（2003/09発売）

• 製本 Paperback:紙装版/ペーパーバック版／ページ数 208 p.
• 言語 ENG
• 商品コード 9781843101376
• DDC分類 649.8

Full Description

For parents of children with Asperger Syndrome ordinary parenting just doesn't always do it - AS kids need a different approach. Brenda is mother to thirteen-year-old Kenneth, author of Asperger Syndrome, the Universe and Everything, and since his diagnosis at the age of eight she has gathered together the parenting ideas and tips that have had a positive effect on Kenneth's life. Brenda discusses parents' reaction to their child's AS and gives advice on how better to understand 'Planet Asperger'. This book helps parents to respond positively to the challenge of AS and find the 'treasure' in their child's way of being.

Contents

Acknowledgements. How to Use This Book in a Hurry. Introduction. 1. Laying the Foundations. 2. Bringing Out the Best in Your Child. 3. Common Problems, A-Z. 4. A Word of Personal Reflection. 5. Tip Finder: A List of All the Ideas, Tips and Strategies Contained in the Book. Appendices: 1. Applied Behaviour Analysis. 2. Planning an ABA Intervention. 3. A Token Economy. 4. Ground Rules. 5. My Emotions Book. 6. Anger Dos and Don'ts. 7. Emotion Vocabulary. 8. Ways to Earn Happy and Sad Faces. 9. Breaking a Task Into Smaller Steps. 10. The Clear Speech Game. 11. Hurting is Not Always Intentional. 12. Teasing and Banter. 13. What is Bullying? 14. Bullying Dos and Don'ts. Useful Websites. Bibliography. Index.