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Get off to a good start. Learn sensible, solid strategies that can be put into practice with children on the autism spectrum right away. ""Starting Points: The Basics of Understanding and Supporting Children and Youth with Asperger Syndrome"" offers a variety of strategies and visual supports that help children on the spectrum such as: who have difficulty with abstract concepts and thoughts; who have difficulty understanding and regulating emotions; who have difficulty recognizing, interpreting, and empathizing with the emotions of others; who find it easier to answer questions with choices versus open-ended questions; need cues for how and when to transition from an activity or place to the next; and, much more. Starting from the premise that no two individuals with AS are the same, Hudson and Myles provide a global perspective of how the core characteristics of AS may appear separately and/or simultaneously, and how they may manifest themselves in a variety of situations. Each characteristic is then paired with a brief explanation, followed by a series of bulleted interventions.

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As Chef Emiril would say, 'Bamm, ' in STARTING POINTS, Hudson and Myles have created a winning recipe for helping young people with Asperger Syndrome. This wonderful resource is easy enough for beginners to start using right away but also has much to offer for even the accomplished advocate/parent/educator. Keep this book in your library, and like a tried-and-true recipe, you will find yourself reaching for it again and again. --Rebekah Heinrichs, MSN, MSEd, educational specialist in autism spectrum disorders and bullying prevention; author of PERFECT TARGETS Children with autism face many challenges at home, at school, and in the community. Both parents or educators often lament, 'Where do I begin?' to best support these young people. STARTING POINTS answers that question by presenting common challenges and proven strategies in an easy-to-understand format. Parents, family members, teachers, and others in the community will find this book immensely helpful. --Jen Blackwell, special ed paraeducator, co-founder of Autism Notes From self-regulation to decoding the unwritten rules of life to doing better in school, Hudson and Myles provide easy-to-read and ready-to-implement practical solutions for successfully addressing some of the most challenging situations faced by children and youth with autism. --Stephen Shore, author of BEYOND THE WALL, editor of ASK AND TELL, board president of the Asperger's Association of New England

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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.

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