Party Planning for Children and Teens on the Autism Spectrum

by Reynolds, Kate E.

• ISBN13: 9781849052771
• ISBN10: 1849052778
• Edition: Original
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2012-07-15
• Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Pub

Summary

Parties and celebrations can be highly challenging for children and teens on the autism spectrum and they can often feel reluctant to participate. This book shows that if parties embrace the differences intrinsic to autism, and are planned carefully, they can be inclusive events enjoyed by all. Drawing on personal experience with her son, the author highlights aspects of conventional parties that can heighten the anxieties of those on the spectrum and outlines practical solutions to these issues. The books covers considerations for party invitations, prizes, food and venues and includes chapters suggesting activities for age groups 2-8, 9-12 and teenagers. This book will empower parents and caregivers to plan stress-free parties with ease, enabling those on the autism spectrum to develop social skills and self-confidence - and most importantly, have fun!

Author Biography

Kim S. Golding is a consultant clinical psychologist with a longstanding interest in parenting. She is the author of Nurturing Attachments, published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers. Daniel A. Hughes is a psychologist who specializes in working with children and young people with trauma/attachment problems and their families. He developed Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy, and is the President of the Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy Institute, Pennsylvania, USA. He is author of several books including Building the Bonds of Attachment, 2nd edition.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements	p. 9
Preface	p. 11
Introduction	p. 13
Love: The Essential Ingredient	p. 19
Play
The World of Play	p. 42
Playful Parenting	p. 60
Acceptance
Acceptance of the Inner World of the Other	p. 84
Parenting with Unconditional Acceptance	p. 103
Curiosity
Curiosity: Finding a Different Perspective	p. 126
Staying Curious within Parenting	p. 145
Empathy
Empathy: Connecting in the Emotional World	p. 166
Joining Your Child with Empathy	p. 186
Bringing It All Together and an Additional Ingredient	p. 210
Glossary	p. 227
References	p. 230
Index	p. 236
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