| Description |
1 online resource (146 pages) |
| Contents |
Foreword; Acknowledgments; A Note about This Book; Introduction; What are Autism Spectrum Disorders?; What is occupational therapy?; Functional assessment; Skill assessment; Sensory processing; Visual/motor skills; Self-care skills; How to use this book; Chapter 1. Body Awareness; Let's make a paper me; Right/left discrimination and self and others in the environment; My right hand; Mom's right hand; The bed has a right and left side; Balance; Building bicycle skills; Pillow walk; Target practice; Up on your knees please; Mobility; Chapter 2. Increasing Coordination; Eye-hand coordination |
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Infants: Birth to two years of ageToddlers: Ages two to five; Children: Elementary school age; Bilateral coordination; Infants; Toddlers; Children; Chapter 3. Fine Motor Skills; Foundation skills; The pinch; Wrist position; Make it noticeable; Right or left handed?; Progressing hand skills and tool use; Scissors; Coloring in shapes and spaces; Writing legibly on the line; Turning the page; Following the reading; A word about hand strength; Nail face picture; Hole punch activities; Let's find the good stuff; Chapter 4. Understanding the World through the Senses; Position in space; Swing |
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Knee ridingExercise balls; Movement; Under leg ball toss; Touch; Compression shirts; Burrito time; Gentle touch; Neutral warmth; Heavy blanket; Sound; Turn down the noise; Taste; Smell; Vision; Attention; Chapter 5. Daily Living Skills; Mealtimes; Dressing; What's the weather?; Let's pick; Getting into clothes; What about style?; Grooming; Bathroom; Hand washing; Nail care; Bath time; Taking care of belongings; Daily schedules; Visual schedules; Keeping organized; Sleep; Chores; Chapter 6. Activities in the Home, School, and Community; Play; Playing alone; Parallel play; Playing together |
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Breaks at schoolComputer use, television, and videogames; Technology; Worship; Holidays; Restaurants; Running errands with the family; Leisure; Going to the movies; Bicycle riding; Bowling and arcades; Chapter 7. Calming Techniques; Staying calm at home; Opportunities for self-expression; Self-calming materials and furniture; Staying calm in school; Visual schedules; Children learn using many senses; Staying calm in the community; Support for parents, carers, and professionals; The grief process; Networking and a team approach; Types of professionals and services; The night before; Snacks |
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Backpack/bagClothing; Chapter 8. Building Capacity: Optimizing Care andTreatment; Assessment and goal planning; Celebration; References; Index |
| Summary |
Does your child struggle with brushing their teeth? Is it difficult to get them dressed and undressed each day? Do they struggle to understand their body's relationship to the world? This book is brimming with simple ideas, activities and exercises to address these daily challenges that young children with autism face. Easy to carry out and to fit into your routines, they will help improve a child's sense of body awareness, coordination and motor skills, and address key tasks such as eating meals and healthy sleep. There are also ideas for tackling social challenges, including playing with fri |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Autism in children -- Popular works
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HEALTH & FITNESS -- Children's Health.
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MEDICAL -- Pediatrics.
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Autism in children.
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| Genre/Form |
Popular works.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Betts, Dion
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| ISBN |
9780857004826 |
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0857004824 |
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1283363941 |
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9781283363945 |
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9781849052382 |
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1849052387 |
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