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Asperkid's Launch Pad: Home Design to Empower Everyday Superheroes

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For Asperkids, home is both their protected lair and their launch pad into success in a neurotypical world. Jennifer O'Toole provides parents with all the help they need in planning their home environment to encourage their Asperkid superheroes to soar.The Asperkid's Launch Pad is a visually-led guide to preparing a home environment that supports the development of children with Asperger syndrome. From a bedroom light switch that the child can easily reach, to a tucked-away safe place that he or she can retreat to when feeling overwhelmed or anxious, small changes in the home can boost the child's self-confidence, independence, comfort and life skills. Award-winning author Jennifer O'Toole gives readers a walk-through tour of the home, showing, room by room, how physical surroundings affect Asperkids and highlighting the learning opportunities in every space and object.Beautifully presented with colour photographs throughout, this functional and fun book will win a place in the homes and hearts of all parents of children with Asperger syndrome.
Introduction. Part 1. The Place. 1. A Place to Play. 2. All Good Parties End Up in the Kitchen. 3. 3-2-1 Blast Off! 4. Tidying Up the Place. 5. Private Space and Quiet Places. 6. And Out the Back DoorOutside Places. Part 2. The Process of Becoming the People They Are Meant to Be. Part 3. Appendices: Perspective, Safety, and Frogs. Resources.
The book is bright and simple guide to making your home a refuge and safe spot for your child where they can hone their concentration skills, take pride in their work and build independence... Fun photographs show ideas for inspiring your child's creativity and thirst for learning.
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