1001 TIPS PARENT AUTISTIC BOY PA

by SIRI,KEN

• ISBN13: 9781616081058
• ISBN10: 1616081058
• Edition: 00
• Format: Trade Paper
• Copyright: 2010-10-17
• Publisher: FRWHEEL

Summary

Current research shows that as many as one in seventy boys inthe United States now has autism. Parents of these boys becomefull-time researchers, always looking for the latest informationon doctors, education, and treatments. After countless hoursof study, Ken Siri shares what he has learned. Following his comprehensiveguide to treatment options, Cutting-Edge Therapies forAutism, he now presents the essential guide to parenting a boy withautism. In 1,001 Tips for the Parents of Autistic Boys you will learn aboutnavigating puberty with your son including issues such as personalhygiene, inappropriate touching, and sex. Parents of autisticboys contend with many unique problems due to increases in size,strength, and aggression as the boy ages. How do you keep bothyourself and your son safe when he is suddenly twice your size? Other topics will include: Teaching your son about grooming, washing, and deodorant Choosing a school Getting insurance to cover treatments How to handle bullying Legal issues and Medicaid pros and cons Maintaining a social life for both you and your son Handling marital stress and divorce Where to go on vacation And many more! From what to do when you first suspect your son might have autism,to coping with the first diagnosis, to following up with comprehensiveevaluation, continuing education, and treatment, 1,001Tips for the Parents of Autistic Boys is the book that every parent ofan autistic boy needs.

Author Biography

Ken Siri is a freelance writer living in New York City and is the parent of a boy with autism. He is the coauthor of Cutting-Edge Therapies for Autism.

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. xi
Author's Note	p. xiii
Pre-Diagnosis-Strategic Assessment	p. 1
Early Symptoms of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)	p. 2
Welcome to the Club Nobody Wants to Join	p. 7
Diagnosis and Evaluation-Formation	p. 15
About the Diagnosis	p. 16
Which Evaluations to Get, and How to Get Them	p. 19
Education-Planning a Siege	p. 23
IDEA: Your Child's Rights on the Battleground	p. 24
Individualized Education Program (IEP): Your Child's Weapons	p. 34
Finding the Right School	p. 40
Communicating with the School	p. 49
Adjusting to School	p. 62
Options for Homeschooling	p. 68
Therapy Implementation-Armed Struggle	p. 71
Paying for It All	p. 72
Military Families with a Child with an ASD	p. 76
How to Build a Treatment Team	p. 78
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Therapy	p. 81
Behavioral Treatment Plans	p. 84
Developmental and Relationship Therapies	p. 86
Physical/Occupational Therapy	p. 89
Vision Therapy	p. 96
Speech-Language Therapy	p. 99
Music Therapy	p. 105
Therapy Animals	p. 109
Aquatic Therapy	p. 114
Dance and Movement Therapy	p. 117
Art Therapy	p. 120
Medical and Nutritional Treatment	p. 123
How to Find and Choose Your Doctors	p. 124
Diet	p. 127
Biomedical Treatments	p. 149
The Metabolic System	p. 165
The Neurological System	p. 169
The Immune System	p. 170
The Gastrointestinal System	p. 173
Seizures	p. 179
To Medicate Or Not to Medicate?	p. 181
Preparing for that Inevitable Emergency Room Visit	p. 187
Dentistry	p. 189
Treating the Common Cold and Flu	p. 191
Anesthesia and Your Child	p. 198
Preventing Autism	p. 200
Supporting the Family Unit	p. 211
Self-Care	p. 212
Marriage Tips	p. 214
Counseling and Support Groups	p. 218
Siblings	p. 221
Friends and Family	p. 223
Home Help	p. 229
Daily Life	p. 233
Teaching Basic Skills	p. 234
Improving Communication Skills	p. 237
Improving Social Skills	p. 246
Improving Reading Skills	p. 249
Improving Academic Skills	p. 254
Improving Handwriting Skills	p. 256
Homework Tips	p. 259
Managing Your Child's Environment	p. 264
Family Activities	p. 267
Showing Affection	p. 269
Eye Contact	p. 272
Teaching Behavioral and "Social" Management	p. 274
Computer Time	p. 278
What You Have All Been Waiting for ... Sleep Tips!	p. 284
Organization	p. 288
Extreme Makeover: Home Edition for Autism	p. 291
Productive Approaches to Parenting	p. 297
All the Time	p. 298
Encourage Your Child to Succeed: Building Self-Esteem	p. 304
Making Sure Your Child Gets to be a Kid	p. 309
Responding to Undesirable Behavior	p. 310
Working with Your Spouse	p. 312
Defusing the Meltdown from Hell	p. 315
Adapting Your Career	p. 321
Personal Care	p. 323
Toileting Skills	p. 324
Bathing Skills	p. 329
Dental Hygiene at Home	p. 332
Haircuts	p. 333
Toenail and Fingernail Clipping/Cleaning	p. 336
Personal Hygiene	p. 337
Clothing	p. 339
Puberty	p. 342
Masturbation	p. 346
Sexuality and Sex Education	p. 347
Safety	p. 351
Personal Safety	p. 352
Home Safety	p. 355
Runners	p. 364
Car Safety	p. 377
Eliminating Household Toxins	p. 379
Venturing Out	p. 387
Dining Out	p. 388
Vacations and Travel	p. 392
Holidays, Birthdays, Gifts	p. 401
Tips for Surviving the Holiday Season	p. 402
Party Time!	p. 410
Gift Ideas	p. 414
The Future: Happy 18th Birthday-Where Do We Go from Here?	p. 423
Transition Planning	p. 424
Getting a Job	p. 429
Attending College	p. 437
Special-Needs Trusts	p. 440
Finances-Supporting the War Effort	p. 441
Tax Season-Christmas in April?	p. 442
Conclusion	p. 449
Acknowledgments	p. 451
Suggested Reading	p. 453
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