Get out, explore, and have fun! how families of children with autism or Asperger syndrome can get the most out of community activities

Many families with a child with autism or Asperger Syndrome feel that involvement in the community is not for them. This book sets out to change that, with a rich and varied menu of suggestions for how such families can take full part in community life and support the strengths and interests of thei...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor principal: Rudy, Lisa Jo (-)
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: London ; Philadelphia : Jessica Kingsley Publishers 2010.
Edición:1st ed
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Ver en Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull:https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009798194606719
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • FRONT COVER; Get Out, Explore, and Have Fun!: How Families of Children with Autism or Asperger Syndrome Can Get the Mostout of Community Activities; Contents; Preface; Chapter 1 Getting Out, Exploring, and Having Fun: WhyDoes it Matter?; Chapter 2 Before You Start: Preparing Yourself and Your Child toGet Out, Explore, and Have Fun; Chapter 3 How to Learn About and Select Community Settings for YourChild and Family; Chapter 4Sports and Autism; Chapter 5 Scouts, 4-H, the YMCA, and OtherYouth Groups; Chapter 6 Museums, Zoos, Aquariums, andMore; Chapter 7 Autism and FaithCommunities
  • Chapter 8 The Visual andPerforming ArtsChapter 9 Summer Camps and the NaturalWorld; Chapter 10 Special Interests, Clubs, Family Outings, and OtherIdeas; Chapter 11 Selling the Idea ofInclusion; Appendix 1: A General Guide to Autismfor Community Leaders; Appendix 2:Sample Grant Proposal; Appendix 3:Resource List; Index