Acknowledgments. 1. About You 2. About the Author. 3. What is an Autism Spectrum Disorder?. 4. Social Activities and Parties. 5. Conversations and Figures of Speech. 6. Special Interests. 7. Understanding Others. 8. Body Language. 9. Emotions. 10. Learning and Organizing. 11. Humor and Imagination. 12. Rules and Routines. 13. Games and Sports. 14. The Five Senses. 15. Telling Friends. 16. Special Strengths and Contributions.
A workbook for children to understand the strengths and challenges of a parent with AS
Barbara R. Lester is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker at Intermountain Healthcare in Salt Lake City, Utah. She has been a practising psychotherapist for twenty-five years, and works primarily with children, adolescents and their families. She provides parenting classes, social skills groups and individual and family counseling to families affected by Autism Spectrum Disorders. Her father, now aged eighty-eight, is on the autistic spectrum, giving her both a personal and professional outlook on issues related to ASDs. Barbara resides in South Jordan, Utah. Her website can be found at www.ASDspecialist.com.
The book is written in an easy relaxed style suitable for all. It
is honest, respectful and informative and when reading it I felt
like I was on a journey of understanding with the writer.
*Association for Social Workers in Aotearoa New Zealand*
This is an excellent book. The style is simple and engaging. The
author has a comprehensive grasp of the theory behind ASDs. Her
first-hand knowledge shines through, but she avoids assuming her
experiences are universal. She is realistic that ASDs can evoke
negative emotions... Early on, the author states, "I'm writing this
book to my younger self - I could have used the advice back when I
was growing up" I echo this sentiment... I hope to see more books
like this available in the future.
*Disability, Pregnancy & Parenthood international*
an excellent tool for children and teens. It offers a unique
perspective which is specifically for the child who has a parent
with an ASD. Using kid-friendly language, it serves dual purposes
as both an instructional guide and workbook...This book concludes
each chapter with a worksheet to be completed by the family
together to promote discussion and a better understanding of each
other while developing skills for tackling challenges that ASD
might present... My Parent Has an Autism Spectrum Disorder is a
helpful tool for families with a parent on the autism spectrum...
highly recommend this book not only for families who experience
this topic, but also as a resource for professionals who work with
these families.
*Our Journey Thru Autism*
This is a very simple, neat little book that has the potential to
benefit many individuals and families in understanding autistic
spectrum disorder... Children and teenagers may struggle to
comprehend the world of their parent with an autistic spectrum
disorder... this book may well help them in that understanding.
There are some good tips for both children and parents alike.
Professionals with a limited understanding would do well to read
through the book.
*Mental Health Nursing*
This extremely useful addition to the literature of Autistic
Spectrum Disorders (ASD) is child friendly and sensitively written
in a way that fosters open curiosity and both acceptance of, and
respect for, differences. The book is easy to read and user
friendly, with worksheets for children and parents to do together
as part of shared process of learning about each other, and how
ASFD may affect families and individuals within them. The clear
emphasis on problem-solving and jointly finding solutions to
difficulties that may arise out of ASD related differences, give it
a positive solution orientated feel... this book may serve as a
useful learning process for adults and children alike.
*Youth in Mind*
The book is written in an easy relaxed style suitable for all...
This book is a practical hands-on workbook for children, teens and
their families. It is recommended for children and teens with a
parent who has ASD although no specific age range is given. It is a
useful book for parents to explore with a younger child to prompt
discussion and explore possible worries, concerns or experiences
and to aid understanding of their ASD parent. Older children, teens
and young adults would also find the book most helpful for gaining
understanding, insight and for problem solving. Equally I think
this book would be a useful tool for children and teens themselves
who have ASD. There are worksheets primarily designed for families
to complete together (often just a few pertinent questions) at the
end of each chapter. The worksheets are fantastic and would
significantly aid individual parent-child relationships through
greater understanding and communication. They would also assist the
whole family as they are individually encouraged to share their
experience of ASD, how they see the world and identify where their
differences lie...It will be a useful tool for those who have a
parent (or other family member) with ASD or who experience ASD
themselves.
*Aotearoa New Zealand Social Work*
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