Developing Leisure Time Skills for People with Autism Spectrum Disorders: Practical Strategies for Home, School & the Community

ISBN-13: 9781941765036 / Angielski / Miękka / 2016 / 250 str.

Phyllis Coyne; Colleen Nyberg; Mary Lou Vandenburg

Opis

Make leisure time fun for all children and adults with autism spectrum disorders. Leisure time should be a part of the day that all look forward to enjoying. For many, it can cause anxiety and fear. This book provides comprehensive, structured strategies introducing meaningful leisure time to ASD children and adults, which they can practice at home, school, and in the community. This book has a wealth of ASD information, including forms and charts that will help to assess sensory needs; select age-appropriate activities and assist in determining the level of interest in specific activities; 48 "Activity Cards" for going to the park, playing games, and many more This detailed guide also covers: The components of leisure development; Assessing leisure patterns, skills, and preferences; Activities that require minimal supervision; Community activities; Ongoing assessment; And more

Spis treści

• Preface
• Contents of This Book
• Revisions and Additions in the Second Edition
• How to Use This Book
• Chapter 1: Leisure and Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Importance of Leisure Engagement
• Nature of Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Three Individuals Featured in this Book
• Pattern of Leisure Engagement
• Summary
• Chapter 2: Components of Leisure Development
• The Immediate Component
• The Exposure Component
• The Training Component
• Interrelationship of the Components of Leisure
• Development
• Summary
• Chapter 3: Leisure Assessment
• Interviews
• Direct Observation
• Surveys
• Recording Leisure Pattern and Skills
• Summary
• Chapter 4: The Immediate Component of Leisure Development
• Key Elements of the Immediate Component
• Meaningful Engagement During Unstructured Time
• Sensory Preferences and Special Interests
• Untaught Materials and Activities with Minimal
• Supervision
• Formative Assessment
• Summary
• Chapter 5: The Exposure Component of Leisure Development
• Key Elements of the Exposure Component
• Discovery of New Leisure Interests
• Guidelines for Activity Selection
• Repeated and Supported Exposure to New Activities
• Formative Assessment
• Summary
• Chapter 6: The Training Component of Leisure Development
• Key Elements of the Training Component
• Leisure Activities and Related Skills Development
• Guidelines for Prioritizing Activities
• Systematic Training
• Formative Assessment
• Summary
• Appendices: Forms, Charts & Activity Cards
• Appendix Contents
• Appendix A. Leisure Behavior & Activities Lists
• Appendix B. Blank Forms for Assessment
• Appendix C. Support and Training Strategies
• Appendix D. Activity Cards References