My Child Has Autism, Now What?

by Kidd, Susan Larson

• ISBN13: 9781849058414
• ISBN10: 1849058415
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2010-11-15
• Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Summary

"Your child has autism" - four small words with the power to leave parents feeling helpless, overwhelmed and confused. This concise, no-nonsense book will empower parents to regain control of the situation and take the first practical steps towards a calm and happy life with their newly-diagnosed child. This practical book will be essential and empowering reading for every parent whose child has recently been diagnosed with autism.

Author Biography

Susan Larson Kidd is an educational and behavioral consultant with over 25 years of experience in special education. Her philosophy and practice are based on the belief that all kids can learn-it is our job to figure out how they learn. Her areas of expertise include autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), amongst others. She resides in Duluth, Minnesota.

Table of Contents

Introduction: Beginning the Path	p. 9
Help Your Child with Sleeping, Eating, and Toileting	p. 15
Help Your Child by Using Visual Supports	p. 36
Incorporate Sensory Integration Strategies	p. 46
Simplify Areas in Your Home	p. 60
Use Music to Help Your Child	p. 69
Create Routines	p. 77
Take Your Child to Speech/Language Therapy	p. 84
Start Educational Services	p. 91
Start with the Basic Biomedical Interventions	p. 99
Build a Support Team	p. 107
Afterword: You Are on Your Way	p. 114
Sensory Plans	p. 116
Samples of IEP Goals and Services	p. 118
Educational Services Information in the United States	p. 120
Bibliography	p. 124
Index	p. 126
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