Paddy-Joe Moran

Communicating Better with People on the Autism Spectrum (eBook, ePUB)

35 Things You Need to Know

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Covering verbal and non-verbal communication, Paddy-Joe Moran presents 35 simple tips and strategies to help professionals improve their communication and relationships with individuals on the autism spectrum.

The language that professionals choose to use can have a long-term impact on autistic people. This book provides easy-to-implement suggestions to guarantee effective and sensitive communication. It explains everything from person-first language through to the use of specific, rather than open-ended, questions, and a focus on taking the individual's lead with their preferred language and terminology is central to the book.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
• Seitenzahl: 96
• Erscheinungstermin: 18. August 2016
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781784502348
• Artikelnr.: 45959533

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.