Paddy-Joe Moran

Communicating Better with People on the Autism Spectrum

35 Things You Need to Know

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

An essential quick read for all professionals working with people with autism, this book contains 35 tips for effective and sensitive communication with individuals on the spectrum. Focusing on positive language and the importance of taking the individual's lead on their preferred terminology, these tips are easy to implement in everyday practice.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
• Seitenzahl: 96
• Erscheinungstermin: 18. August 2016
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 198mm x 131mm x 12mm
• Gewicht: 118g
• ISBN-13: 9781849057080
• ISBN-10: 1849057087
• Artikelnr.: 43492522

Autorenporträt

Paddy-Joe Moran was diagnosed with autism when he was eight. He is a writer and blogger and runs the online advice service Ask-Pergers?. Paddy-Joe co-authored Helping Children with Autism Spectrum Conditions through Everyday Transitions and Create a Reward Plan for your Child with Asperger Syndrome, both published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers. He is based in Manchester, UK.

Inhaltsangabe

Introduction. 1. Person first language - to use it or not? 2. Use
non-patronising language. 3. Use age-appropriate language. 4. Use neutral
language. 5. Let yourself be guided on preferred terminology. 6. Don't use
the word normal. 7. There is nothing `mild` about Asperger syndrome. 8. Say
`on the spectrum`. 9. Address the person directly. 10. Refer to parents by
name. 11. Adapting your language and the way you speak. 12. You will be
taken literally. 13. Sarcasm. 14. The use of functioning labels. 15.
Non-verbal vs pre-verbal. 16. Pre-conceived ideas. 17. Appearances can be
deceptive. 18. Triad of Impairments. 19. Giftedness is not a given. 20.
Autism is a neurological condition. 21. Autistic person, not patient. 22.
No need to grieve. 23. Puzzling. 24. Facial expressions. 25. Body language.
26. Environment. 27. Physical contact. 28. Have a time limit on the
session. 29. Offer breaks during sessions. 30. Explain what will be
happening, and when. 31. Stick to the plan. 32. Ask specific rather than
open-ended questions. 33. Pace your speech. 34. Alternatives to non-verbal
communication. 35. Things to consider when offering food. Conclusion.