Jennifer Cook

Asperkids

An Insider's Guide to Loving, Understanding and Teaching Children with Asperger Syndrome

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

Asperkids is an insider's guide full of effective and fun methods for engaging with children with Asperger Syndrome. Award-winning Aspie, teacher and parent, Jennifer O'Toole discusses theory of mind, communication, sensory difficulties, and how to use a child's special interests to encourage academic, social, and emotional growth.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
• Seitenzahl: 192
• Erscheinungstermin: 15. Juni 2012
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 228mm x 151mm x 17mm
• Gewicht: 284g
• ISBN-13: 9781849059022
• ISBN-10: 1849059020
• Artikelnr.: 34673035

Autorenporträt

Jennifer O'Toole was identified as being on the spectrum in 2011, just after her three children. She is now the author of seven bestselling books --the Asperkids collection, Sisterhood of the Spectrum, and Autism in Heels -- which include a Wall Street Journal Bestseller, a Publishers Weekly "Best Book" title winner, and three of BookAuthority's "Best-Selling" and "Top Autism Books of All Time." Jennifer is the bestselling female author of any single book in the genre, a multi-award-winning international speaker, and the founder of a brand-new venture called Belong, a virtual wonderland of enrichment and community, empowering neurodiverse individuals, couples and families worldwide.

Inhaltsangabe

Preface: How Asperger's Saved My Life. 1. The Theory of My Mind: How
Asperkids Think. 2. Special Interests: The Way In. 3. All Aspies Are from
Missouri: Concrete Minds. 4. Detour ? This Way: Getting around Learning
Challenges. 5. Living the Practical Life. 6. Dear Santa, I'd Like a Friend
for Christmas. 7. It Depends on Where You're Standing: Perspectives on
Comfort Zones. 8. Conclusion: My Father's Legacy.