Beschreibung:
An internationally renowned author, Ellen Notbohm's work has informed, inspired, and delighted millions in more than twenty languages. In addition to her four perennially popular award-winning books on autism and her multiple-award winning novel The River by Starlight, her articles and posts on such diverse subjects as history, genealogy, baseball, writing and community affairs have appeared in major publications and captured audiences on every continent.
This third edition sharpens the focus on how 10 core characteristics of autism affect children's perceptions and reactions to the surrounding physical, sensory, and social environments. An all-new section illuminates the surprising breadth of our power of choice and outlines potent strategies for strong decision-making in every situation.
Chapter One: I am a whole child.Chapter Two: My senses are out of sync.
Chapter Three: See the difference between won't (I choose not to) and can't (I'm not able to).
Chapter Four: I am a concrete thinker. I interpret language literally.
Chapter Five: Listen to all the ways I'm trying to communicate.
Chapter Six: Picture this! I am visually oriented.
Chapter Seven: Focus and build on what I can do rather than what I can't do.
Chapter Eight: Help me be social.
Chapter Nine: Identify what triggers my meltdowns.
Chapter Ten: Love me without "if."