Introduction: Setting the Scene; Chapter One. Autism: What Does it all Mean?; Chapter Two. Challenging Behaviour: What Does it all Mean?; Chapter Three. Relationships - Keeping it all Together; Chapter Four. Keeping a Cool Head - The Low Arousal Way; Chapter Five. Candid Camera - A Visual Programme; Chapter Six. What Else is There?; Chapter Seven. Where do We Go from Here? Do's and Don'ts. Practical Ideas and Resources. Useful Websites. Index.
Description
It starts with a clear and accessible description of autism spectrum disorders, and moves on to a handy assembly of tips and techniques on various aspects of living with a child with autism. Co-author Linda Woodcock is the parent of an adult with autism who speaks from experience on matters both trivial and terrifying... It's nice to hear that adivce from a parent with experience dealing with the aggressive behavior of an older child, and the low-arousal point of view is also an interesting alternative to books that paint a hellish picture of autism, or focus hard on cures. Even families of children with disabilities outside the autism spectrum may find valuable advice and insight here -- about both your kids' meltdowns and your own.