Ten Things Every Child with Autism Wishes You Knew by Ellen Notbohm
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- Pub. Date: January 2005
- 110pp
- Sales Rank: 4,914
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Product Details
- Pub. Date: January 2005
- Publisher: Future Horizons, Incorporated
- Format: Paperback, 110pp
- Sales Rank: 4,914
- ISBN-13: 9781932565300
- ISBN: 1932565302
Synopsis
Winner of an iParenting Media Award and Honorable Mention in the 2005 ForeWord Book of the Year Awards! Every parent, teacher, social worker, therapist, and physician should have this succinct and informative book in their back pocket. Framed with both humor and compassion, the book defines the top ten characteristics that illuminate the minds and hearts of children with autism. Ellen's personal experiences as a parent, an autism columnist, and a contributor to numerous parenting magazines coalesce to create a guide for all who come in contact with a child on the autism spectrum. Don't buy just one of this bookbuy one for everyone who interacts with your child! Give the gift of understanding.
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A Must read for those dealing with Autism or ASDby Anonymous
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September 20, 2008: This book reads easy and fast and it should be handed out to every parent whose child is diagnosed on the Autism Spectrum. It can change the perceptions of anyone--family, friend, educator or counselor--who is face with the baffling behavior of an autistic child. I cannot impress just how much this slim volume can help. The core beliefs in 10 Things Every Child With Autism Wishes You Knew are: -All behaviors happen for a reason. And -All behavior is communication. The focus is on presenting (not really exploring or solving problems) the possible causes of 'bad' behavior and realigning the thought patterns neurotypical people have when dealing with those on the spectrum. It can also help parents get behind the possible causes of misbehavior on the part of 'normal' children. Some principals in this book are--or should be--universal. Don't let one term (Autism, ADHD, or even 'trouble child') define all your child is. Focus on what your child can do instead of getting lost in what he or she can't do. All behavior has a cause, ferreting out the cause can go very far in helping to resolve negative behavior. And most importantly of all, love should not be dependent on good grades, good behavior or 'being normal'. Love should be unconditional. If there was ever an Idiot's Guide to Raising a Child this might be it. An essential book for understanding the social, language and sensory challenges experienced by many types of special needs children. This book should be mandatory reading for anyone whose life is touched by Autism Spectrum Disorders.
This is a must read for all involved in the care of children diagnosed with ASD!by Anonymous
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November 17, 2005: This is by far the best resource for learning to understand and work with a child diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. I am a pediatric occupational therapist and I have worked with children on this spectrum for over 23 years. I also have a 5 year old son disgnosed with ASD. I have read many books and attended many conferences on this disorder and this book truly illuminates the core issues with these children. Ms. Notbohm describes the important issues in a clear and easy to understand way and provides examples and practical ideas to help deal with these issues. This book has the potential to change the lives of these children and their caregivers as it will increase understanding and provide tools. Understanding can lead to acceptance and with acceptance these children can blossom and show the amazing gifts they have locked inside of them. This book should be required reading of any student who will be involved in the care of these children and it should definitely be on the nightstand of every parent, caregiver, teacher, aide, bus driver, administrator, etc. of these children!
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