Overview

Along with coauthor Amy Bixler, Jill Hudson has developed another of her trademark short, to-the-point resources that will be used again and again by parents and educators. This time the focus is on the every day, how to enable and support individuals on the autism spectrum to participate, to the maximum extent possible, in the community around them. In this simple book, the authors provide a framework for identifying the areas where an individual with ASD may need support to participate more fully and successfully in community activities. The framework, created as a Blueprint to be filled in, depending on the child and the outing being planned, lists 10 areas identified in best practice as effective types of support for children with ASD. Areas include waiting plan, communication, social, visual, hidden curriculum, sensory, motivation, behavior, transition, and siblings or other students. For each area on the Blueprint, parents, teachers, coaches, family members anybody who lives or works with the child fills in ahead of time the support that best matches the child's needs for a given event. The hope is that the specially designed Blueprint will become second nature to its users as they become more familiar with the areas of support the child needs in various situations.

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"""Out and About is a unique, hands-on guide that parents and professionals alike should have in their libraries. The book details how to map out a Blueprint that acts as a guide for children as they head out into their communities. The specific examples make this a practical resource that will be referred to over and over again!"" - Teresa A. Cardon, M.A., CCC-SLP, faculty research associate, Arizona State University, and author of Let's Talk Emotions and Initiations and Interactions Out and About is a timely piece that addresses the supports necessary to ensure successful participation and inclusion into the community for people with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Hudson and Coffin have provided an inspiring hands-on book that will open doors and link positive experiences for people of all ages with ASD. The easy-to-read text and detailed use of functional examples make this book a necessity for anyone who supports a person with ASD. Add this book to your list of must-have resources."" - Ronda L. Schelvan, M.S.Ed., autism consultant, special education teacher, and co-author of The Hidden Curriculum, Practical Solutions for Understanding Unstated Rules in Social Situations ""This book includes lots of concrete examples of ways to prepare children of all ages and levels of functioning for successful inclusive participation in their communities. Out and About is a practical guide for parents and educators alike!"" - Diane Adreon, associate director, University of Miami-Nova Southeastern University Center for Autism & Related Disabilities, and co-author of Autism and Adolescence and Simple Strategies That Work! ""In my work in an inclusive school setting and with my own children on the spectrum, I am always searching for resources that are easy to read and understand, simple to implement and provide functional tools to assist a child's team. Out and About is all of that and so much more. I was thrilled to see so many practical strategies included into the comprehensive Blueprint. Anyone involved with a child on the spectrum would benefit from this book."" - Jen Blackwell, special ed. paraeducator, mother of four (one with AS, one with HFA), and cofounder of AutismNotes.com ""Families and community partners dream of our children with ASD having meaningful and successful experiences in our communities. Without effective tools to support them, we can leave discouraged and wondering if our dreams can become reality. The Blueprint in Out and About helps us be thoughtful about planning for success and increases our confidence that our dreams will come true."" - Angelia Parsons, MSW, counselor and parent of a child with ASD"

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Jill Hudson, MS, CCLS is a certified child life specialist. Trained at John Hopkins, she formerly worked at children's Hospital of Philadelphia. She received her master's degree in autism from the University of Kansas. Jill is the author of Prescription for Success: Supporting Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders in the Medical Environment and Cabins, Canoes and Campfires: Guidelines for Establishing a Camp for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Jill consults and presents nationally and internationally. Amy Bixler Coffin, M.S., is Program Director of the Autism Center at OCALI. A special educator for 24 years, Coffin has served as an intervention specialist, low-incidence supervisor, director of special education, and autism program director. She currently coordinates and provides regional and statewide professional development for districts, families, and organizations. She has presented at state, national, and international conferences.

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