Embracing Autism: Connecting and Communicating with Children in the Autism Spectrum

ISBN-13: 9780787995867 / Angielski / Twarda / 2008 / 208 str.

Robert Parish

Opis

-The voices here confirm what I've always suspected: everyone is part of one large continuum, and the approaches and insights recounted here can help any parent, any educator, any person deal with any child--or, for that matter, any other person--more effectively and with more compassion. I only wish I'd encountered earlier this cadre of experienced and caring individuals whose humor and resourcefulness represent clearly how best to love and nurture a child.---Cynthia Nitz Ris, J.D., Ph.D., University of Cincinnati Through sensitive, sometimes humorous, experienced-based writing from teachers, clinicians, and parent activists in the Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) community, this book will help educators and others to better understand the world inhabited by ASD children. The stories contained in the book will inspire and inform readers who are working day-to-day with children in the autism spectrum, providing valuable insights into what makes these kids tick and useful information on how they communicate, learn, and succeed. Robert Parish (Cincinnati, OH) is an award-winning journalist with four nationally broadcast public TV documentaries about Autism Spectrum Disorders to his credit, as well as more than 100 digital video projects about ASD for the educational market.

Recenzje

Parish is an award–winning journalist with four nationally broadcast public TV documentaries about ASD to his credit. Filled with humor and hope, the essays give information on how people with ASD communicate and learn and what it takes to help them reach their full potential. ( ASAP, 06/01/08)

Spis treści

Acknowledgments.

About the Editor.

About the Contributors.

Foreword: The "Secret" Key to Connection (Susan Senator).

Introduction (Robert Parish).

Chapter 1. My Journey with Jacob (Diane Bayer).

Chapter 2. Relating to ASD Children (Arnold Miller).

Chapter 3. Three Special Kids–No Apologies Necessary (Kim Stagliano).

Chapter 4. Patience–The Least Important "Super Power" ( Kristin Kaifas–Tennyson).

Chapter 5. North of the Border (Gay and Dennis Debbaudt).

Chapter 6. Getting to Know You (Stephen Shore).

Chapter 7. Life with Shawn (Jeanne Lyons).

Chapter 8. The Freedom to Be Odd (Cammie McGovern).

Chapter 9. Just a Little Autism (Teresa Becerra).

Chapter 10. Acceptance in Waves (Robert Becerra).

Chapter 11. Everyone Has a Chance to Grow (Jackie Marquette).

Chapter 12. Grass in the Wind (Kristina Chew).

Chapter 13. Now for Our Feature Presentation (Robert Parish).

Chapter 14. The Big Question.

Appendix Resources.

O autorze

The Editor

Robert Parish is an award–winning journalist with four nationally broadcast public TV documentaries about autism spectrum disorders to his credit. He has produced more than one hundred digital video projects about ASD for educational distribution and hosts a bimonthly program on Autism One Radio (www.autismone.org). Parish′s son Jack has been an inspiration to him, his family, and many others. Thousands visit his educational website each month at www.comebackjack.org.

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Praise for Embracing Autism

"While much has been written about the disability that is autism, little has been written about the people who live ′in the spectrum.′ With this wonderful book Robert Parish has, with grace, humor, and hope, taken us beyond the diagnosis and into the real lives of individuals with autism and their families. Highly recommended for parents and professionals alike."
Peter F. Gerhardt, Ed.D., president and chair, Scientific Council, Organization for Autism Research, Baltimore, Maryland

"This useful book moves beyond the normal hysteria about autism to find parents and professionals working with and enjoying autistic kids. At once pragmatic and celebratory, it finds the balance that will lead to greater success and happiness for all."
Ralph James Savarese, author, Reasonable People: A Memoir of Autism and Adoption and professor of American literature and disability studies at Grinnell College, Grinnell, Iowa

"Having the privilege to know Robert and many of the book′s contributors first–hand it fills me with great pleasure to read their stories, to hear their voices, to be lifted by their passion and purpose. Robert has done a stunning job in assembling a masterful collection of parents and professionals to share their lives and bring a far greater and deeper appreciation to what has been the narrow footpath of autism understanding."
Edmund C. Arranga, founder, Autism One (autismone.org)

"The Dan Marino Foundation wishes to recognize the tireless efforts of Robert Parish in his unending devotion to his son and all children with autism. With the writing and editing of his book, Embracing Autism, Robert is giving hope to all parents struggling with their child′s diagnosis of autism."
Susan Morantes, director of Outreach and Program Support,The Dan Marino Center, Miami, Florida