101 Games and Activities for Children With Autism, Asperger’s and Sensory Processing Disorders

Author: Tara Delaney
Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
ISBN: 0071628053
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 240

Book Description
LEARNING THROUGH PLAY One of the best ways for children with autism, Asperger's, and sensory processing disorders to learn is through play. Children improve their motor skills, language skills, and social skills by moving their bodies and interacting with their environment. Yet the biggest challenges parents, teachers, and loved ones face with children on the autism spectrum or with sensory processing disorders is how to successfully engage them in play. Pediatric occupational therapist Tara Delaney provides the answer. In 101 Games and Activities for Children with Autism, Asperger's, and Sensory Processing Disorders, she shows you how to teach your children by moving their bodies through play. These interactive games are quick to learn but will provide hours of fun and learning for your child. And many of the games can be played indoors or outdoors, so your child can enjoy them at home, outside, or on field trips. More than one hundred games that help your child: make eye-contact, stay focused, and strengthen his or her motor skills associate words with objects and improve language and numerical skills learn how to interact with others, how to take turns, and other social skills needed for attending preschool and school

Playing it Right!

Author: Rachael Bareket
Publisher: AAPC Publishing
ISBN: 9781931282819
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 118

Book Description
Presents a series of games and activities that parents and teachers can use to develop and enhance the social skills of young children with autism spectrum disorders.

Parenting Your Asperger Child

Author: Alan Sohn
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 9780399530708
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 294

Book Description
Asperger's Syndrome is a form of autism—but with the right guidance, these children can go on to live happy, fulfilling lives. In Parenting Your Asperger Child, Dr. Alan Sohn's and Cathy Grayson's groundbreaking Cognitive Social Integration Therapy (CSIT) offers practical solutions that help parents prepare their children for a fulfilling life of social interaction outside the confines of their syndrome, addressing such topics as: - The six characteristics of Asperger's Syndrome - How to identify a child's type of Asperger's—and the best approaches for dealing with it - Understanding how an Asperger's child sees and interprets the world - Replacing inappropriate coping techniques with productive skills - How to survive and learn from a crisis - How school programs can aid in teaching Asperger children - Making changes that last

Eating for Autism

Author: Elizabeth Strickland
Publisher: Da Capo Lifelong Books
ISBN: 0738212431
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 306

Book Description
A breakthrough guide to the nutrition-autism connection: the foods, meals, and supplements to feed your child to improve an autism spectrum condition

Creative Therapy for Children with Autism, ADD, and Asperger's

Author: Janet Tubbs
Publisher: Square One Publishers, Inc.
ISBN: 0757053009
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 267

Book Description
It is no easy task to find a teaching technique that can truly change the course of a child with special needs. Thirty years ago, when Janet Tubbs began working with children who had low self-esteem and behavioral problems, she developed a successful program using art, music, and movement. Believing that unconventional children required unconventional therapies, she then took her program one step further—she applied it to children with autism, ADD/ADHD, and Asperger’s Syndrome. Her innovative methods and strategies not only worked, but they actually defied the experts. In this new book, Janet Tubbs has put together a powerful teaching tool to help parents, therapists, and teachers work with their children. Creative Therapy for Children with Autism, ADD, and Asperger's is divided into two parts. Part One provides an overview of Autism Spectrum Disorders and introduces and explains Janet’s novel approach to teaching. Her goal is to balance the child’s body, mind, and spirit through proven techniques. Part Two provides a wide variety of exercises, activities, and games that are both fun and effective. Each is designed to reduce hyperactivity, increase and prolong focus, decrease anger, develop fine motor skills, or improve social and verbal skills. All are part of a program created to help these children relate to their environment without fear, anxiety, or discomfort. A child may appear stubborn and difficult, but that doesn’t mean that the child isn’t intelligent, curious, or creative. With the right treatment, such a child can be reached, taught, and set on the road to improvement. The lessons provided in this book may be just what you and your child have been waiting for.

105 Activities for Your Child With Autism and Special Needs

Author: Susan Jules
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 246

Book Description
This is required reading if you have a Child with Autism or Special Needs. This book is a ready reckoner to help your Child thrive, interact, develop, and play to move forward in life. As parents of Special Needs, we know that every single step forward is a reason to celebrate This book has 105 fun activities to help our children to do just that. The activities in the book are appropriate for children from ages 1 to 13 with the benefits known to last a lifetime. These activities will help: Trigger and stimulate Sensory Development which encapsulates Vestibular, Proprioceptive, Tactile, and Auditory developments, amongst others. Elicit and inspire motor development, such as gross motor skills and fine motor abilities. Trigger and promote communication development. Encourage social engagements and interactions at the learning level of your child. Teach your child, mental dexterity, focus, sharpness, and wit. Help your child exceedingly well on their indoor and outdoor roles And much much more This information is suitably presented in easy-to-grasp bits. This is to enable you to engage easily with your Special Needs child. You will be able to get all the tasks completed in no time, and most importantly without any stress. These activities will help you increase your overall interactions with your Special Needs Child, giving you the much-needed tranquility you desire, both in the short and long run, and your child will continue to experience great improvement in every aspect of life. About the Author: Susan Jules is a single parent and a mother of a 16-year-old Special Needs Child. She is very passionate about Special Needs Education and is quite involved in the activities of her child's school. She lives with her son and her dog Ranger on a small farm near Rexburg, Idaho. She has also written another book " What Will Happen to My Special Needs Child When I am Gone?". Please check out that book too

1001 Great Ideas for Teaching & Raising Children with Autism Or Asperger's

Author: Ellen Notbohm
Publisher: Future Horizons
ISBN: 1935274066
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 394

Book Description
A source of practical advice for parents, teachers, and carers of children on the autism spectrum, which offers positive strategies for dealing with a range of issues.

Game Play

Author: Jessica Stone
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 111955375X
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 307

Book Description
The essential guide to game play therapy for mental health practitioners The revised and updated third edition of Game Play Therapy offers psychologists and psychiatrists a guide to game play therapy’s theoretical foundations and contains the practical applications that are appropriate for children and adolescents. Game playing has proven to invoke more goal-directed behavior, has the benefit of interpersonal interaction, and can perform a significant role in the adaptation to one's environment. With contributions from noted experts in the field, the third edition contains information on the time-tested, classic games and the most recent innovations and advances in game play approaches. Game Play Therapy’s revised third edition (like the previous editions) continues to fill a gap in the literature by offering mental health practitioners the information needed to understand why and how to use this intervention effectively. The contributors offer advice for choosing the most useful games from the more than 700 now available and describe the fundamentals of administering the games. This important updated book: Contains material on the recent advances in the field including information on electronic games and disorder-specific games Includes illustrative case studies that explore the process of game therapy Reviews the basics of the underlying principles and applications of game therapy Offers a wide-range of games with empirical evidence of the effectiveness of game therapy Written for psychologists, psychiatrists, and other mental health clinicians, the revised third edition of Game Play Therapy offers a guide that shows how to apply game therapy techniques to promote socialization, encourage the development of identity and self-esteem, and help individuals master anxiety.

Developing Talents

Author: Temple Grandin
Publisher: AAPC Publishing
ISBN: 9781934575284
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 212

Book Description
This updated and expanded edition considers the continuing dismal employment statistics for individuals with ASD. The authors take an in-depth look at entrepreneurship. Using real-life examples, they point out that many of the unique characteristics of individuals on the autism spectrum lend themselves well to entrepreneurial ventures. The book explores many unnoticed aspects of Vocational Rehabilitation programs that provide job training and placement for people with disabilities, as well as Social Security Administration programs that offer vocational assistance. Employment figures and prospects have been updated, and new jobs have been added that are well suited for those on the spectrum.

The Conscious Parent's Guide To Asperger's Syndrome

Author: William Stillman
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1440593159
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 240

Book Description
A positive, mindful plan for the whole family! If your child has been given a diagnosis of Asperger's syndrome, you may be feeling overwhelmed and unsure of what to do next. With The Conscious Parent's Guide to Asperger's Syndrome, you will learn how to take a relationship-centered approach to parenting that engages your child and ensures that he succeeds behaviorally, socially, and cognitively. Conscious parenting is about being present with your child and taking the time to understand how to help him flourish. By practicing this mindful method, you can support your child emotionally and help nurture his development. This easy-to-use guide helps you to: Honor your child's unique perspective and cognitive strengths Adapt a conscious parenting philosophy that works for everyone Identify triggers that can lead to sensory overload Lower stress levels for the entire family, including other siblings Keep open communication with your child and help him foster good relationships Embrace your child's passions and help him grow in practical ways Educate your family and friends about Asperger's Advocate for your child at school With The Conscious Parent's Guide to Asperger's Syndrome, you'll learn to create a calm and mindful atmosphere for the whole family, while helping your child succeed and thrive.