Parent to parent information and inspiration for parents dealing with autism and Asperger's syndrome

After her son Jon was diagnosed with autism, Ann Boushéy soon learned that, for her, knowledge was the key to peace. Written from her own experience, this inspiring book provides the information that will empower parents who find themselves in her situation, and inspire them in their quest for the r...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor principal: Boushey, Ann, 1957- (-)
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: London ; New York : Jessica Kingsley Publishers 2004.
Edición:1st ed
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Ver en Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull:https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009798053306719
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Parent to Parent: Information and Inspiration for Parents Dealing with Autism or Asperger's Syndrome; Contents; Let me introduce myself; Chicken nuggets for the soul; 1 The grief cycle: One parent's trip around; Chicken nugget # 1: Focusing on the positive; 2 The history of autism; Chicken nugget #2: Challenges and failures; 3 Asking the right questions; Chicken nugget #3: The "After-the-IEP-Meeting Chant"; 4 A day in the life of autism; Chicken nugget #4: Wishes and guilt; 5 Approaches and strategies: Meeting your child's needs
  • Chicken nugget #5: The important relationship between a sense of humor and your sanity6 More resources than you can shake a stickat!; Chicken nugget #6: Something we must have-courage; 7 Autism as a culture; Chicken nugget #7: Forgiving others-forgiving ourselves; 8 What do Aristotle and autism have in common?; Chicken nugget #8: Would you like sauce with those nuggets?; Subject index; Name index