Part I: Theory. 1. Background. 2. Self-image. 3. Psychoeducation. 4. The Socratic Method. 5. Introducing Autism. 6. Working with I am special. Part II: Practical Manual. 7. I am special. 8. The big book about me. 9. That's me?! 10. I am special for siblings. 11. I am special for peers. 12. Various worksheets. 13. I am special game. 14. Forms. 15. I am special for adults. 16. The world in fragments. CD ROM Documents. Literature. References. Index.
Description
'Supporting children and young people on the autism spectrum to attain greater self-awareness and understanding can be a real challenge. Practitioners from a wide range of professional disciplines will find Peter Vermeulen's sensitive and well considered approach inspirational as well as invaluable.'
- Charlene Tait, Scottish Autism
'I am Special is one of the most useful workbooks ever produced for autism. This new edition also embraces technological assistance, in its extensive library of electronic worksheets. Every parent or professional who works in autism should have a copy of this book.'
- Professor Lynette van Zijl, Stellenbosch University, South Africa