Autism was once thought an "incurable disorder", but that notion is crumbling in the face of knowledge and understanding that is increasing even as you read this book. Every day, individuals with autism are showing us that they can overcome, compensate for and otherwise manage many of autism's most challenging aspects as part of their fulfilling and dynamics lives.
This book equips those around an autistic child with a simple understanding of autism's most basic elements. That understanding has a tremendous impact on a child's ability to journey towards productive, independent adulthood. Autism is a spectrum disorder: no two children with autism will be completely alike. Every child will be at a different point in the spectrum. And, just as importantly, every parent, teacher, and caregiver will be at a different point in their understanding of the spectrum. Child or adult, each will have a unique set of needs. There is no single recipe for success and guiding, educating, and appreciating the child with autism will be a continual work-in-progress.
Succinct and informative, framed with both humor and compassion, Ten Things defines the primary 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 combine to create a guide for all who come in contact with a child on the autism spectrum.
Chapter headings tell the story:
1. I am first and foremost a child
2. My sensory perceptions are disordered
3. Distinguish between won't (I choose not to) and can't (I am not able to)
4. I am a concrete thinker. I interpret language literally
5. Be patient with my limited vocabulary
6. I am visually oriented
7. Focus and build on what I can do rather than what I can't do
8. Help me with social interactions
9. Identify what triggers my meltdowns
10. Love me unconditionally
The Ten Things are signposts along the way on a journey towards a productive, independent adulthood for the child with autism. But they also inform anyone around a child with autism about its most basic elements. A true gift of understanding.
Winner, ForeWord 2005 Book of the Year Awards Honorable Mention.
A KidsPeace/Healing Magazine "High Five"
Winner, iParenting Media's Greatest Products of 2005 Award "If there is a child with autism in your life, this book is a must-read."
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