Overview

At long last, the Autism Angel spreads her wings! This powerful guide to intervention and education empowers you with skills and motivation to foster success in youngsters with autism. Each page contains uplifting strategies, experience-based wisdom, and heart-fueling inspiration to help caregivers and professionals apply the techniques and attitudes that have made Jennifer Abeles one of the most respected professionals in the autism community. Her unique, child-centered approach has already improved the lives of countless individuals with autism. Your child or student can be next! Let the Autism Angel be your guide as you journey into The Heart of Autism.

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Author:   Jennifer Abeles ,  Veronica Zysk
Publisher:   Future Horizons Incorporated
Imprint:   Future Horizons Incorporated
Dimensions:   Width: 15.30cm , Height: 1.20cm , Length: 23.20cm
Weight:   0.294kg
ISBN:  

9781932565348

ISBN 10:   1932565345
Pages:   162
Publication Date:   30 January 2006
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

Chapter One: Burying Myths, Embracing Truths Highlighting stereotypes, myths, and misconceptions about those with autism, and illuminating the truths that undo them Chapter Two: Stories of Hope and Joy Real life examples of people, programs, and places where autism has left a positive mark or been met with success Chapter Three: The Difference is a Gift How autism can actually be an asset and a blessing in some lives Chapter Four: Making Peace With Autism How you can live within the contradiction: working to lessen the obstacles of autism while simultaneously accepting the autistic individual Chapter Five: Your Chance to Shine The 20 key secrets to being the most powerful, effective, and positive presence in the life of someone with autism Chapter Six: Realism Meets Inspiration How to handle the rough spots and challenging realities that face us in the world of autism Chapter Seven: The World Around You Reaping the maximum benefits of the world around you and staying connected to life outside of autism.

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Jennifer Abeles neither has autism herself nor does she have a child with autism. Years ago, she felt a ""calling"" to help people with autism, and she simply began to help them--one at a time--with remarkable success. She began to dream of sharing the knowledge she had stored up by creating outreach programs and empowering parents and professionals alike. She continues to fulfill her goal of """"improving the quality of life for individuals with autism, one heart at a time. Veronica Zysk, Executive Director of the Autism Society of America (1991-1996), is an award-winning author. She has worked with Temple Grandin and Sean Barron, among many others on books such as The Unwritten Rules of Social Relationships (Future Horizons, 2005) which won a Silver Award at the publishing industry’s ForeWord Magazine’s Book of the Year competition. She has also worked with Ellen Notbohm on the bestseller Ten Things Every Child With Autism Wishes You Knew (Future Horizons, 2012).

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