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Authors: Brenda Boyd
ISBN-13: 9781843101376, ISBN-10: 1843101378
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Kingsley, Jessica Publishers
Date Published: July 2003
Edition: (Non-applicable)

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Author Biography: Brenda Boyd

Book Synopsis

For parents of children with Asperger Syndrome ordinary parenting just doesn't always do it -- AS kids need a different approach. Brenda is mother to thirteen-year-old Kenneth, author of Asperger Syndrome, the Universe and Everything, and since his diagnosis at the age of eight she has gathered together the parenting ideas and tips that have had a positive effect on Kenneth's life. Brenda discusses parents' reaction to their child's AS and gives advice on how better to understand 'Planet Asperger'. This book helps parents to respond positively to the challenge of AS and find the 'treasure' in their child's way of being.

Table of Contents

How to Use This Book in a Hurry9
Introduction11
1Laying the Foundations15
2Bringing Out the Best in Your Child39
3Common Problems A-Z63
4A Word of Personal Reflection149
App. 1Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA)155
App. 2Planning an ABA Intervention157
App. 3A Token Economy160
App. 4Ground Rules164
App. 5My Emotions Book166
App. 6Anger Dos and Don'ts170
App. 7Emotion Vocabulary172
App. 8Ways To Earn Happy Faces [actual symbol not reproducible] and Sad Faces [actual symbol not reproducible]174
App. 9Breaking a Task into Smaller Steps176
App. 10The Clear Speech Game177
App. 11Hurting is Not Always Intentional179
App. 12Teasing and Banter182
App. 13What is Bullying?185
App. 14Bullying Dos and Don'ts188
Useful Websites189
Bibliography190
Tip Finder: A List of all the Ideas, Tips and Strategies Contained in the Book192

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