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About this book
Gold Winner in the 2009 National Parenting Publications Awards Finalist in the 2008 ForeWord Book of the Year Awards! Gold Award Winner in the 2009 Independent Publisher Book Award! Leave behind confusing textbooks and unreliable websites. This book will guide you through your child's early years by providing sound advice based on over twenty years of experience. In an easy-to-read, question-answer format, Dr. Jim explains what makes your child tick, how to get the most out of early intervention services, and how to choose the most effective treatment options. Helpful features include: 10 Common Myths about Children with ASD 7 Effective Teaching Strategies 10 Behavior Rules to Live By Must-have EI Goals and Objectives for Children with ASD. In a special how-to section in the book, Dr. Jim walks you through a typical day in the life of a young child with autism, from the time the child wakes up to the time he goes to bed. You will learn what to do (and not do), what to say (and not say), and how to use the strategies outlined in the book to teach your child new skills, manage behavior, and have fun while learning! No matter what your level of autism expertise, this is your game plan to start working with your child RIGHT AWAY! Helpful chapters include: A Real-life Look at the Autism Spectrum Family Issues: The Personal Side of Autism What is Early Intervention? Building Your Dream Team Assessment: A Picture of Your Child's Strengths and Challenges Blueprint for a Perfect Program Options, Options, Options! Choosing the Right Intervention Model for the ASD Child From Good to Bad to Meltdown: Understanding Your Child's Behavior Challenges Little Kids, Big Issues: Sleeping, Eating, Toilet Training & Independence The Next Step: Transitioning from Early Intervention to Public School Programs
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Dedication
- Acknowledgements
- About the Author
- Contents
- Foreword
- Introduction
- Chapter 1. A Real-life Look at the Autism Spectrum
- Chapter 2. Family Issues: The Personal Side of Autism
- Chapter 3. What is Early Intervention?
- Chapter 4. Building Your Dream Team
- Chapter 5. Assessment: A Picture of Your Child's Strengths and Challenges
- Chapter 6. Blueprint for a Perfect Program
- Chapter 7. Options, Options, Options!
- Chapter 8. From Good to Bad to Meltdown:
- Chapter 9. Little Kids, Big Issues: Sleeping, Eating, Toilet Training & Independence
- Chapter 10. The Next Step: Transitioning from Early Intervention to Public School Programs
- More Real-life Advice
- Glossary
- References
- Appendix A. A Day in the Life
- Appendix B. Sample IFSP for a Child with ASD
- Appendix C. Toilet Training... Is Your Child Ready?
- Appendix D. Guidelines for Theory & Practice
- Appendix E. National Early Childhood Technical Assistance Center (NECTAC) List of Part C Lead Agencies