Autism For Dummies

Höfundar: John Marble; Khushboo Chabria; Ranga Jayaraman (Útgáfa: 1)
Autism For Dummies

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Autism For Dummies er ítarleg leiðarvísir um fjölbreytta reynslu fólks á einhverfurófinu. Bókin eykur skilning sjálfstæðra talsmanna, foreldra, kennara og fagfólks og stuðlar að virðingu og viðurkenningu í garð alls fólks á einhverfurófinu. Fjallað er um grundvallaratriði einhverfu, nýjustu rannsóknir, greiningarviðmið og taugafjölbreytileika.

Bókin varpar ljósi á mjög ólíka getu og stuðningsþarfir einhverfs fólks af dýpt og samkennd. Einnig er fjallað um reynslu fjölskyldna og umönnunaraðila með einlægum frásögnum og hagnýtum ráðum um að tryggja viðeigandi úrræði, byggja upp styðjandi samfélög og stuðla að farsæld barna. Autism For Dummies leitast við að brúa ólík sjónarmið innan samfélags einhverfs fólks og dregur bæði fram kröfur sjálfstæðra talsmanna um aukið sjálfstæði og þörf foreldra fyrir víðtækan stuðning.

Með virðingarríku samtali og persónulegum frásögnum hvetur bókin til upplýstrar nálgunar á stuðning og viðurkenningu. Hún kynnir jafnframt hagnýtar leiðir til aukinnar þátttöku og verkfæri sem geta gert samfélög, skóla og vinnustaði aðgengilegri og valdeflandi.

  • Útskýrir ólíkar stuðningsþarfir einhverfs fólks, allt frá umfangsmiklum daglegum stuðningi til lágmarksaðstoðar.
  • Kynnir aðferðir fyrir umönnunaraðila sem styðja einhverf börn og fullorðna.
  • Inniheldur einlægar frásagnir og hagnýt ráð frá fjölskyldum um að tryggja viðeigandi úrræði og skapa styðjandi umhverfi.
  • Býður upp á verkfæri til að stuðla að þátttöku í samfélögum, skólum og á vinnustöðum.

Með hlýlegri og inngildandi nálgun eykur Autism For Dummies þekkingu og skilning og stuðlar að samfélagi þar sem allt einhverft fólk getur notið sín.

Nánar um bókina

Útgefandi
Wiley Professional Development (P&T)
ISBN
9781394301010
Print ISBN
9781394301003
Format
ePub
Útgáfa
1
Höfundar
John Marble; Khushboo Chabria; Ranga Jayaraman
Tungumál
English
Útgefið
2025-03-31
Prent takmörkun á líftíma
100
Prent takmörkun
10
Afritunar takmörkun
2

Kaflar

  • Cover
  • Title Page
  • Copyright
  • Introduction
  • About This Book
  • Foolish Assumptions
  • Icons Used in This Book
  • Beyond the Book
  • Where to Go from Here
  • Part 1: Understanding Autism
  • Chapter 1: What Is Autism?
  • Understanding Neurodiversity
  • Expanding Our Understanding of Autism
  • Being an Autistic Person
  • Understanding How Autism Develops
  • Clarifying What Doesn’t Cause Autism
  • Exploring the Autistic Brain
  • Understanding Related Conditions
  • Talking about Autism
  • Chapter 2: Someone You Know Is Autistic
  • Recognizing Autism’s History
  • Appreciating Autism’s Benefits
  • Chapter 3: Diagnosing Autism
  • Understanding the Diagnostic Process
  • Understanding Diagnostic Criteria
  • Understanding Assessment Methods
  • Benefiting from Early Diagnosis
  • Addressing Diagnostic Barriers
  • When a Diagnosis Isn’t Possible
  • Chapter 4: Understanding Autistic Traits
  • Understanding Spectrum Conditions
  • Appreciating Autistic Traits
  • How the Autistic Brain Thinks
  • How the Autistic Brain Uses Focus
  • How the Autistic Brain Organizes Thoughts
  • How the Autistic Brain Uses Senses
  • How the Autistic Brain Feels Emotions
  • How the Autistic Brain Communicates
  • How the Autistic Brain Socializes
  • How Autistic Bodies Respond
  • Part 2: Raising Autistic Kids
  • Chapter 5: Understanding and Being Understood
  • Exploring Autistic Communication
  • Recognizing Early Signs of Differences
  • Supporting Autistic Communication
  • Helping Your Child Communicate
  • Exploring Strategies for Growth
  • Chapter 6: Understanding Sensory Experiences
  • Understanding Sensory Differences
  • Supporting Sensory Differences
  • Practicing Effective Strategies
  • Building Sensory Awareness
  • Chapter 7: Responding to Behavior and Stress
  • Understanding Behavior and Stress
  • Coping with Meltdowns
  • Coping with Shutdowns
  • Addressing Wandering
  • Dealing with Social Isolation
  • Chapter 8: Raising Kids with Complex Needs
  • Embracing the Journey
  • Developing Daily Living Skills
  • Navigating the School System
  • Ensuring Health and Medical Care
  • Self-Care for Parents and Caregivers
  • Planning for the Future
  • Part 3: Supporting the Growth of Autistic Kids
  • Chapter 9: Growing Cognitive Skills
  • Supporting How Autistic Kids Think
  • Improving Executive Functioning
  • Enhancing Problem-Solving Skills
  • Fostering Creative and Abstract Thinking
  • Using Technology and Multimedia
  • Chapter 10: Navigating the School System
  • Understanding How Your Child Learns
  • Navigating Educational Approaches
  • Navigating Educational Services
  • Seeking Support
  • Chapter 11: Helping Autistic Children Socialize
  • Supporting Autistic Socialization
  • Facilitating Social Interaction
  • Encouraging Self-Advocacy
  • Chapter 12: Empowering Autistic Teens
  • Understanding Your Teenager
  • Nurturing Emotional Growth
  • Fostering Social Growth
  • Guiding Your Teen into Adulthood
  • Teaching Life Skills
  • Part 4: Thriving as an Autistic Adult
  • Chapter 13: Empowering Yourself
  • Developing Self-Awareness
  • Exploring Your Autistic Identity
  • Embracing Your Total Identity
  • Understanding Yourself as Normal
  • Developing Self-Acceptance
  • Exercising Self-Advocacy
  • Nurturing Your Health and Wellness
  • Chapter 14: Navigating Higher Education
  • Understanding Your Options
  • Choosing the Right Path
  • Accessing Support
  • Chapter 15: Finding Work and Growing Your Career
  • Landing a Good Job
  • Thriving in Your Job
  • Securing Supported Employment
  • Advancing Your Career
  • Chapter 16: Nurturing Relationships
  • Key Things for Healthy Relationships
  • Navigating Family Dynamics
  • Building Friendships
  • Navigating Romantic Relationships
  • Navigating Sexual Relationships
  • Participating In Community Life
  • Part 5: Empowering Autistic Individuals
  • Chapter 17: Universal Principles for Empowerment
  • Shifting Our Perspective
  • Adopting an Empowering Mindset
  • A Civic and Spiritual Calling
  • Encouraging Autistic Inclusion
  • Chapter 18: How Service Providers Can Empower Autistic People
  • Adopting Core Service Principles
  • Providing Effective Services
  • Empowering as Medical Professionals
  • Empowering as Therapists
  • Chapter 19: How Educators Can Empower Autistic People
  • Creating an Inclusive Classroom
  • Working with Parents and Caregivers
  • Using Strategies by Educational Level
  • Becoming a Better Educator
  • Chapter 20: How the Workplace Can Empower Autistic Individuals
  • Understanding Autistic Employees
  • Understanding Accommodations
  • Creating an Inclusive Workplace
  • Part 6: Building an Autism-Inclusive Future
  • Chapter 21: Working Together for a Better Future
  • Moving Forward Together in Unity
  • Bridging Perspectives and Experiences
  • Collaborating Effectively
  • Building Alliances
  • Chapter 22: Turning Vision into Reality
  • Shaping Public Policy
  • Ensuring Accurate News Reporting
  • Portraying Autism in Creative Media
  • Modernizing Autism Research
  • Building Effective Accommodations
  • Chapter 23: Voices from the Spectrum
  • Centering Autistic Voices
  • Respecting Complex Needs
  • Listening to Nonspeaking Voices
  • Amplifying Voices of Color
  • Parenting Autistic Kids
  • Living as an Autistic Adult
  • Part 7: The Part of Tens
  • Chapter 24: Ten Key Concepts About Autism
  • Autism Is a Natural Part of Life
  • Every Autistic Person Is Unique
  • Acceptance Is Better Than “Fitting In”
  • Communication Can Happen Through Various Means
  • Socialization May Look Different
  • Autistic People Think in Unique Ways
  • Sensory Experiences Can Be Vivid
  • Intense Interests Are Strengths
  • Stimming Is Normal and Important
  • Routine and Predictability Are Comforting
  • Chapter 25: Ten Ways to Help Autistic People Thrive
  • Embrace Neurodiversity
  • Understand Autistic People as Normal
  • Center Autistic Voices
  • Practice Compassionate Curiosity
  • Provide Clear and Consistent Support
  • Foster Independence
  • Reduce Barriers That People Face
  • Include Autistic People in Activities
  • Respect Boundaries
  • Provide Tools for Self-Advocacy
  • Index
  • About the Authors
  • Connect with Dummies
  • End User License Agreement