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Translation of: Ten things every child with autism wishes you knew.

The Comprehensive Autism Planning System for Individuals (CAPS) is a reflection of its creator. In his role as a state and national leader, Shawn Henry serves as an advocate for autistic individuals. Shawn and co-author Brenda Smith Myles clearly describe each element of the CAPS model in a well-organized text. Throughout the book, the authors and expert contributors highlight a variety of evidence-based strategies that correspond to each area of the CAPS. The CAPS model illustrates their ability to create meaningful change through realistic and practical means. It's a simple, yet powerful system.This tool helps teachers and educational teams plan and implement a student's education across the school, including the Individualized Education Program (IEP), and the curriculum relevant to the student. It takes the team through the process of planning out the goals/objectives to be targeted in each activity of the day, the modifications and accommodations that should be provided to support the student in each activity, the sensory supports needed to help the student stay engaged, and the communication and social supports for successful learning.It shows the type of data to collect for each area and helps to note what reinforcers have been shown to be successful. While this system was developed for use with individuals on the autism spectrum, it can also be an essential tool for any student, regardless of the types of supports and needs they have. There are also vocational and transitional formats that are available for students making the transition to work.The CAPS has been updated to address current trends in special education instruction and research. In this edition, emphasis is placed on: InclusionSuccessful practices that support learning for autistic studentsUpdated evidence-based practices and case studies that apply the CAPS system to post-secondary education and employmentThrough the CAPS, autistic individuals have access to meaningful instruction that will allow them to reach their potential.

Temple Grandin draws on her own experience to deliver an essential guidebook for guiding and nurturing autistic youth. She gets to the REAL issues of autistic adolescents--the ones parents, teachers, and individuals on the spectrum face every day.Topics include: Strategies for non-verbal teensAutism and drivingPreparing for collegeAcquiring social skillsDeveloping talentsAnd much more!In these helpful pages, Dr. Grandin offers do's and don'ts, practical strategies, and try-it-now tips, all based on her insider perspective and extensive research. Interestingly, she argues that adolescents on the autism spectrum must focus on their overlooked strengths to foster their unique contributions to the world. She has packed a wealth of knowledge into this book, which serves as an excellent reference resource for the parents, educators and caregivers of autistic adolescents.Rather than continuing to waste the singular gifts of autistics, driving a collective loss in productivity and innovation, Grandin proposes new approaches to educating, parenting, employing, and collaborating with them. In a highly competitive world, this important book helps us see, we need every mind on board.

What Really Works for Children with Autism aims to be a guide for anyone who has a child with autism, as well as for educators and caregivers. Many difficulties for these children arise due to a lack of knowledge about exactly what autism is and what its consequences are. This book provides detailed information about: What autism is and what the 10 most important needs of these children are.How you can support them in their sometimes strange or difficult behavior.How to deal with this as a (grand)parent, teacher, therapist, or supervisor.When you get to know the specific characteristics, abilities, challenges and needs of a child with autism better, you will see their behavior in a different light. Knowing how their brain works and what their real needs are will give you a deeper understanding of why things can be difficult for them and you. What Really Works for Children with Autism also helps you to develop strategies that will create positive moments at home or in the classroom, so that autistic children can develop meaningful relationships with with the important people in their lives.As mentioned, the authors note that autistic children have ten major needs: 1. Being understood2. Clarity3. Predictability4. Getting direction5. Connection6. Good agreements and rules7. A positive self-esteem8. A feeling of general well-being9. Meaning10. Encouragement

Over the past 50 years, there have been some dramatic changes in how children are raised, fed, and educated. In looking at both child-rearing practices and children's education, one of the most obvious changes is this as a society, we seem to have lost our most basic common sense about the natural relationship between physical wellness and mental health, and in so doing we've forgotten how interconnected we really are to the natural world around us. Isn't it concerning that 1 in every 12 children take a medication that has a significant and often unknown impact on their development in cognitive and neurological maturation? As has always been true, children need good food, adequate sleep, plenty of fresh air and sunshine, and opportunities for physical work, play, and exercise. With these observations in mind, Naturopathic Wisdom provides a common sense roadmap for the implementation of safe naturopathic practices that are desperately needed for struggling children and teens. More specifically, this book will: Highlight relevant aspects of the author's own illness-to-wellness storyShare professional observations and insights gained from a mental health practice of 30+ yearsPropose simple, safe, naturopathic interventions for the physical and mental health conditions in children and teensDetail the research that supports these practices

Shred through Social Confusion!The world around us is a complicated place filled with expectations, rules, assumptions, guidelines, regulations, and policies. This "hidden curriculum" exists across environments, places, people, and cultures. Although rules and mandates can be complex, most of us take comfort in them--often unconsciously--because they help us to know what to do in everyday situations. We like rules if they are consistent. It is when they are unclear, or are unstated that we can become upset, indignant, or confused. Some people learn the hidden curriculum and its impact automatically. Others learn the hidden curriculum only by direct instruction. That is the purpose of this book.In this third edition, the essential features of the original book have been maintained and information on evidence-based practices has been added. In addition, it provides a series of instructional strategies that can be used to teach the hidden curriculum. Instructional aids include charts, forms, and templates designed to make the job of teaching and learning the hidden curriculum more effective. Finally, The Hidden Curriculum offers extensive lists of hidden curriculum items or unstated guidelines. Due to the elusive nature of the hidden curriculum, the lists--while broad--offer examples rather than a definite set of lessons to be learned. Parents, educators, support persons, and others are encouraged to consider the lists as springboards to make their own lists geared specifically toward the unique needs of the individuals with whom they work or live.

This neurodiversity-affirmative book holds the key to navigating the road trip of your life. Learn practical strategies that have helped others five fictional characters as they meet and overcome roadblocks on their path to independence. Read success stories shared by actually autistic people in their own words. If you've ever wished that adult life came with an instruction manual, this is it."--

Who knows better about developing the talents of those with autism than Temple Grandin? This updated and expanded third edition of Developing Talents considers the continuing dismal employment statistics for individuals with autism. The authors take an in-depth look at entrepreneurship and many other options.Using real-life examples, Grandin and Duffy note 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.

Children are often curious about others and ask questions or form assumptions about those they perceive as different in less than ideal ways. By introducing characteristics of autism in a manner that promotes understanding and inclusion, assumptions based on fear or confusion can be avoided, and attitudes of acceptance, kindness, and empathy can be fostered.This book allows the discussion to go one step further by enabling families to share about their child with autism, if they choose, in a personalized, authentic way.

Finding Your Superpowers: How to Discover and Nurture Strengths and Personal Interests intentionally mimics and uses popular images of superheroes. The book is a quick read with a fun and approachable format for a wide age range. The author has extensively interviewed families and experts, including talking/consulting directly with adults on the spectrum and has included examples, stories from individuals and families, as well as resources and further information resources in the text. At the end of each chapter the reader can note their discoveries. Additionally, the focus of this book is on discovering and nurturing the personal traits and focused interests people on the spectrum bring to their world. Through their individual strengths, autistic people can experience a positive and fulfilling life. The systems that surround neurodiverse people put more emphasis on the person's "deficits" and/or "developmental delays", rather than affirming those differences--often feeding low self-esteem, depression and anxiety. This book is a guide to engaging or challenging these systems, and how to nurture each person's superpowers. It is hard, but attainable.

Temple Grandin is famous for her groundbreaking approach to decoding animal behavior. Her 40 + years of experience in observing animals is detailed in The Animal Welfare Journals. Her professional training as a scientist and her history as a person with autism have given her a perspective like that of no other expert in the field of animal science.

The Out-of-Sync Family is a delightfully illustrated chapter book geared for ages 8 to 12 that tells the tale of five family members and their mischievous dog (each with a different sensory processing challenge), and how they get in sync after a tough day.Each family member explains what they do to function successfully and how readers, too, can enjoy sensory-motor activities at home or school.The unique book design has the basic story in large print for younger children to read or hear. Explanations of sensory processing issues are woven throughout the book in regular size type for more proficient readers to study. Readers will appreciate descriptions and illustrations of the activities. Formerly published as The Goodenoughs Get In Sync.

If you have been waiting for a social skills training program that really works, this is it! Dr. Baker translates 20 years of outcome research and clinical experience into this new, user friendly model to support social skills training. There are 92 specific skill lessons covering: Emotion management (frustration, anger, anxiety, OCD, social fears and depression)Verbal and non verbal communicationPlay and group interactionEmpathy, friendship and datingConflict management Dealing with emergency situationsSocial Skills Training is more than a manual of lessons as specific chapters clearly articulate the critical components of effective skills training including: partnering with clients to establish motivation, identifying relevant skill goals, teaching skills suited to the learners' language functioning, generalizing skills, creating accepting peer environments, and measuring progress. This is a must have reference for teachers, professionals and parents that hope to improve social functioning in their students.

This Spanish language edition of Good Touch, Bad Touch is a must-read for all parents who want their children to learn to advocate for their own safety and personal boundaries.When it comes to bad touches, Bobby advises children, "Whether it is a stranger, or someone you know well, the rules to be safe are always the same: Say no! Run away! And find a grown-up friend to tell!" This book is designed for parents to read with their children, and for teachers to share with their classes. Empower your children to keep themselves safe!Bonus content includes: Bobby and Mandee's Touch Test a quiz along with page numbers for each answer911 Tips for Parents a guide for teaching kids when and how to dial 911My List of Safe Grown-ups to Call a blank form that parents and children can fill out togetherSecrets and Surprises--There's a Big Difference!Un libro de lectura obligada para todos los padres que quieran que sus hijos defiendan su propiaseguridad y límites personales. Cuando se trata de tactos malos, Bobby aconseja a los niños: "Da igual si es un desconocido o alguien que conoces bien, las reglas para estar seguros siempre son las mismas: ¡Di no! ¡Vete corriendo! y ¡Busca un amigo o amiga adulta para contárselo!" Este libro está diseñado para que los padres lo lean con sus hijos, y para maestros y maestras para compartir en clase. ¡Empodera a tus hijos para que estén seguros! Contenido bonus incluye: La prueba de Tactos de Bobby y Mandee. Consejos 911 para padres Mi lista de adultos seguros a quienes llamar Secretos y sorpresas: ¡Hay una gran diferencia!

Dr. Temple Grandin discusses the real issues that parents, teachers, and kids face every day. Here is a concise handbook that illustrates what Temple has found to work in the field of education. Topics include: The importance of early interventionTeaching for different types of thinking Developing talentMotivating studentsKeeping high expectationsAnd much more!In these helpful pages, Dr. Grandin offers dos and don'ts, practical strategies, and try-it-now tips, all based on her insider perspective and extensive research. Interestingly, she argues that education for kids on the autism spectrum must focus on their overlooked strengths to foster their unique contributions to the world.As Publishers Weekly noted "For educators or parents of autistic children, this will be a valuable resource."

Illustrates more than 120 goals for developing positive personality features, adequate social behaviour and communicative competence. Ideas for long- and short-term goals have been selected from existing school programs, general education of values, as well as wishes of parents, teachers and employers.

This is a view from inside the mind of autism--a dual autobiography written in point-counterpoint style by Judy Barron and her son, Sean Barron. Together, they chronicle Sean's young life and the effects of autism on him and his family. As a youngster, Sean was confrontational, uncontrollable, isolated and desperately unhappy. Baffled about how to interact with others, he felt like an alien from outer space. Then, at seventeen, Sean experienced a breakthrough that began his release from autism. Today he's a public speaker, college student, and reporter--and close to his family. You absolutely must read this book.