Autism Life Skills: From Communication and Safety to Self-Esteem and More - 10 Essential AbilitiesEvery Child Needs and Deserves to Learn

Author:   Chantal Sicile-Kira ,  Dr Temple Grandin, Speaker, PH.D. (Colorado State University Colorado State University, USA Colorado State University Colorado State University, USA)
Publisher:   Penguin Putnam Inc
ISBN:  

9780399534614


Pages:   224
Publication Date:   07 October 2008
Recommended Age:   From 18 years
Format:   Paperback
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Autism Life Skills: From Communication and Safety to Self-Esteem and More - 10 Essential AbilitiesEvery Child Needs and Deserves to Learn


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Award-winning autism expert Chantal Sicile-Kira presents a positive and empowering ?bill of rights? for every person with autism. From an award-winning author and advocate, Autism Life Skills presents a positive and empowering ""bill of rights"" for every person with autism, regardless of impairment level. With advice and reflections from autistic adults across the spectrum, as well as Sicile-Kira's own experience as an advocate and parent of an autistic teen, the book covers these ten essential life skills: Making Sense of the World * Communication * Safety * Self-Esteem * Pursuing Interests * Self-Regulation * Independence * Social Relationships * Self- Advocacy *Earning a Living Whether your child or student has Asperger's or is on the more severely impaired end of the autism spectrum, this action-oriented guide will provide hope and help -- so that every child has a chance to reach his or her full potential.

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Author:   Chantal Sicile-Kira ,  Dr Temple Grandin, Speaker, PH.D. (Colorado State University Colorado State University, USA Colorado State University Colorado State University, USA)
Publisher:   Penguin Putnam Inc
Imprint:   Penguin Putnam Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 22.70cm
Weight:   0.249kg
ISBN:  

9780399534614


ISBN 10:   039953461
Pages:   224
Publication Date:   07 October 2008
Recommended Age:   From 18 years
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us.

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?Sicile-Kira has done a beautiful job of putting the voices of many people on the spectrum into one book.?<br> ?Temple Grandin, Ph.D., from the Foreword<br><br> ?The many moving personal stories from adults on the spectrum in Chantal's books provide much- needed insight into the children we are raising and educating today. Both parents and educators will gain more understanding of what it is like to have autism, and learn how we can best prepare our children for adulthood. I highly recommend this excellent book.?<br> ?Lee Grossman, President and CEO, Autism Society of America<br><br> ?In her best work yet, Chantal went straight to the source ? people on the autism spectrum ? to answer some of the most vexing questions related to helping those with autism to lead fulfilling and productive lives to the greatest extent possible.?<br> ? Stephen M. Shore, Ed.D., author and autism consultant


aSicile-Kira has done a beautiful job of putting the voices of many people on the spectrum into one book.a<br> aTemple Grandin, Ph.D., from the Foreword <br> aThe many moving personal stories from adults on the spectrum in Chantalas books provide much- needed insight into the children we are raising and educating today. Both parents and educators will gain more understanding of what it is like to have autism, and learn how we can best prepare our children for adulthood. I highly recommend this excellent book.a<br> aLee Grossman, President and CEO, Autism Society of America <br> aIn her best work yet, Chantal went straight to the source a people on the autism spectrum a to answer some of the most vexing questions related to helping those with autism to lead fulfilling and productive lives to the greatest extent possible.a<br> a Stephen M. Shore, Ed.D., author and autism consultant


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Chantal Sicile-Kira, author of Autism Spectrum Disorders, is a national speaker and advocate who has been involved with autism spectrum disorders for nearly 20 years, first as a professional and then as a parent. She currently hosts a weekly radio show, ""The Real World of Autism with Chantal,"" on Autism One Radio. Her company, Autism Making a Difference, Inc., provides workshops and training materials.

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