Yenn Purkis, Emma Goodall

The Parents' Practical Guide to Resilience for Children aged 2-10 on the Autism Spectrum (eBook, ePUB)

Two to Ten Years

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Children and young people with autism have the capacity to be independent and resilient which can help them live independently or be supported to live a fulfilling life and reach their full potential.

This book empowers parents of autistic children aged two to ten to help them promote resilience in their child. Full of suggestions and simple activities, this easy-to-use resource will help guide parents on how to build the foundations of resilience and independence for situations such as school, new environments and relationships with other children. It includes information about the main developmental stages for children on the autism spectrum, and will take parents through life events and milestones at different ages and identify where difficulties and barriers to resilience may arise and how to address them.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
• Seitenzahl: 216
• Erscheinungstermin: 21. November 2017
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781784505745
• Artikelnr.: 50211971

Autorenporträt

Yenn Purkis is an autistic and non-binary advocate, author and presenter. Yenn has a Masters degree in Fine Art from RMIT University. Yenn has given a presentation for TEDx Canberra and has been a frequent keynote presenter at autism and disability events for several years. Yenn has a number of awards, including the 2016 ACT Volunteer of the Year award and a number of other awards for community leadership including being nominated for the Australian of the Year award in 2017. Yenn has worked full-time for the Australian Public Service since 2007. They have facilitated a support group for autistic women and gender diverse folks in Canberra since 2011. Yenn has featured in media interviews for many years and was one of four autistic adults featured in the ABC TV documentary Alone in a Crowded Room. Yenn lives in Canberra, Australia.

Inhaltsangabe

Introduction. Chapter 1. Resilience and Autistic Children: An Overview.
Chapter 2. Common Characteristics of Autistic Children between Ages 2-7.
Chapter 3. What are some Common Challenges for Young Children on the Autism
Spectrum? Chapter 4. Life Events for Young Autistic Children: Strategies
and Activities around Building Resilience. Chapter 5. Common Issues for
Autistic Children and their Families between Ages 6-10. Chapter 6. Failing
Successfully.