Download or read book Unlocking Social Potential in Autism written by Karina Poirier and published by . This book was released on 2015-09-04 with total page 330 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Autism is a journey in which the child and her family navigate challenges and experience achievements along the way. To guide you in this rewarding journey, Dr. Karina Poirier offers her expertise in this book that educators will find incredibly useful.Unlocking Social Potential in Autism is the Ultimate Roadmap to Autism Recovery. Dr. Poirier shares her years of working with children with autism into an easy-to-follow blueprint. In this book, you will find the answers you've desperately been seeking. Dr. Poirier has provided in simple, easy to comprehend language, an overview of child development, a descriptive explanation of how autism affects each developmental area, and guidelines for advancing the child's development. You will appreciate the multitude of hands-on, full-color sample guided social interaction lessons for teaching social and emotional skills, language, problem-solving and decision making, and play skills to children with autism.

Download or read book Unlocking the Social Potential in Autism written by Karina Poirier and published by . This book was released on 2014-03-31 with total page 330 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In her new book, Unlocking the Social Potential in Autism, Dr. Poirier shares her years of working with children with autism and similar cognitive disorders into an easy-to-follow road map explaining the likely causes of and treatment for autism. Her Developmental Curriculum comprises the second half of the book. While thorough, it is designed for ease-of-use by therapists and caregivers who work with autistic children on a daily basis. This book is written for ordinary people facing extraordinary challenges. Dr. Poirier has provided in simple, easy-to-comprehend language, an overview of child development, a descriptive explanation of how autism affects each developmental area, and guidelines for advancing a child's functioning in all developmental domains. She outlines the diagnoses and treatments of autism, dispelling some pervasive myths along the way. While autism is not curable, you can suppress its worst symptoms, especially if you start early enough. The book features sample lessons from the Poirier Developmental curriculum, which begins with language, focusing specifically on semantics (the actual meanings of the words we say) before moving on to cognitive skills, play skills, and seven other functional concepts an autistic child must master to successfully take her place in society. Most lessons cover multiple subtopics and take a simple yet detailed approach to teaching each concept. The curriculum is carefully paced to accommodate the unique needs and attention span of the autistic child, with the ultimate goal of guiding her onto a social path that leads to full mainstream acceptance. The hope is that by adulthood, the autistic child will blossom into an individual who lives a fulfilling life, which includes typical, healthy friend and family relationships and a career.

Download or read book Seven Keys to Unlock Autism written by Elaine Hall and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-11-01 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The acclaimed approach to helping children with autism, profiled in the award-winning documentary Autism: The Musical This groundbreaking book outlines seven integrated keys for educators and parents to make meaningful connections with children on the autism spectrum. The book is based on the unique approach used by Elaine Hall and Diane Isaacs of The Miracle Project, a musical theater program for children with autism and their peers and siblings. The Miracle Project integrates traditional and creative therapies in an interactive, social dynamic. The book shows how to apply these effective strategies at school and at home to nurture kids' self-expression and social skills. Elaine Hall and The Miracle Project were profiled in the two-time Emmy Award-winning HBO documentary, Autism: The Musical Seven Keys reveals the seven-step program that has proven so successful for children in the Miracle Project After reading Seven Keys teachers and parents will better understand this puzzling disorder and be able to help children with autism draw connections and form more meaningful relationships Seven Keys to Unlock Autism offers readers strategies for creating a personal skill set to make their encounters with autistic children as successful and rewarding as possible.

Download or read book Teaching Social Reasoning and Decision Making in Autism written by Karina Poirier and published by . This book was released on 2014-06-20 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a component of the Poirier Social Curriculum. It is designed to develop conflict resolution skills of children with autism and related neurological disorders. Parents, educators, and professionals will find this book useful for teaching children how one's actions contribute to a conflict; how to gather information about the conflict; how to view a conflict from multiple perspectives; how to engage in the conflict resolution process; and how to communicate emotions to and negotiate fair solutions with others involved in a conflict.

Download or read book Hidden Brilliance written by Lynn Kern Koegel and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2023-04-04 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A groundbreaking exploration of the ways in which the intelligence and abilities of children and young adults with autism are often overlooked and misjudged, with tried-and-true interventions that can be used to help them reach their full potential. Our limited and often biased view of what’s considered “normal” often prevents us from recognizing the gifts and brilliance of those who don’t fit a specific mold. Too often we don’t explore and take advantage of the far-reaching gifts and potential of those diagnosed as being on the autism spectrum or neurodiverse. Dr. Lynn Kern Koegel has had vast experience researching Autism Spectrum Disorders—ASD—and working with autistic people of all ages. She has repeatedly witnessed firsthand evidence of great intelligence that hasn’t yet been nurtured or realized.In Hidden Brilliance, Dr. Koegel and writer Claire LaZebnik explore the ways in which the brilliance and talents of children and young adults diagnosed with ASD are commonly overlooked or misjudged, even by trained professionals. This book isn’t about changing people, but about bringing out their best, by focusing on and nurturing their strengths. The authors examine the forces at play—including outdated attitudes, a lack of sufficient training, and an overreliance on standardized testing--that complicate and confuse the effort to see the remarkable capabilities of these kids. The authors argue that behaviors often described as disruptive or interfering are actually brilliant attempts at communication and point the reader toward interventions that can encourage people to effectively communicate their needs and thoughts. Hidden Brilliance helps us see how and why parents—who often feel alone in their ability to see past their children’s struggles to the incredible capabilities underneath —are often dismissed or ignored. This long overdue book explains ways to identify your child’s strengths and abilities and then use them as a tool for social communication, improved learning, and overall growth. While no one can predict a child’s future, a positive and supportive attitude combined with the right goals and interventions that consider the child’s strengths can lead to extraordinary growth and connection. Warm and hopeful, Hidden Brilliance opens the door to a new way of looking at people diagnosed with ASD—those who deserve to have their brilliance shine brightly for all to see.

Download or read book Teaching Friendship Skills in Autism written by Karina Poirier and published by . This book was released on 2014-07-07 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a component of the Poirier Social Curriculum. It is designed to improve and advance the social development of children with autism and related disorders. Parents, educators, and professionals will find this book useful for teaching children the social skills necessary for developing friendships with peers. Asking questions, sharing, joining in others' play, appropriately expressing emotion, and showing empathy are some of the skills taught in this book.

Download or read book Teaching Emotional Thinking in Autism written by Karina Poirier and published by . This book was released on 2014-06-20 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a component of the Poirier Social Curriculum. It is designed to improve and advance the emotional development of children with autism and related neurological disorders. Parents, educators, and professionals will find this book useful for teaching children how to decode and identify their own and others? emotions; recognize the causal relationship between events and emotions; and how to demonstrate empathy for others.

Download or read book Teaching Social Pragmatic Language in Autism written by Karina Poirier and published by . This book was released on 2014-07-21 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a component of the Poirier Social Curriculum. It is designed to improve and advance social pragmatic language development of children with autism and related neurological disorders. Parents, educators, and professionals can use this book to teach children how to use language in social context. Some of the social language tasks found in this book include greeting, making requesting, asking for information; making comments, and giving compliments.

Download or read book My Autistic Awakening written by Rachael Lee Harris and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2015-04-09 with total page 233 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rachael Lee Harris spent her early childhood locked in an autistic fog until beginning her journey from a fragmented world to one in which things began to make sense. Rachael’s determination to take her place in society led her down many paths, from beauty therapist to Catholic nun, from mother and wife to divorcee and working mom. Today, she is a psychotherapist specializing in helping others on the Autism Spectrum. Rachael’s story explores areas such as schooling, family relationships, employment, travel, and faith culminating in monastic life, motherhood, dating, and marriage. Through her story, we get a more “rounded” positive vision of how an autistic life can develop and insight into the benefits of being “on the spectrum” alongside the very real picture of its challenges. Addressing the culture of disability and negativity that surrounds so much of the public perception of the Autism Spectrum, Rachael presents a more moderate and perhaps more objective assessment of her own life experiences, as well as the potential for others on the Spectrum.

Download or read book Teaching Emotional Thinking in Autism written by Karina Poirier and published by . This book was released on 2014-06-20 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a component of the Poirier Social Curriculum. It is designed to improve and advance the emotional development of children with autism and related neurological disorders. Parents, educators, and professionals will find this book useful for teaching children how to decode and identify their own and others? emotions; recognize the causal relationship between events and emotions; and how to demonstrate empathy for others.

Download or read book Power to the Aspies written by Becca Kline and published by Trafford Publishing. This book was released on 2013-05 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Power to the Aspies is exactly that... the blow-by-blow fight against autism, bringing her child from total despair to overcoming power. Becca, an American university student married to a German businessman, was suddenly shocked into the reality that she was the divorced mom of a son born with Aspergers autism, in a country totally foreign to her. This is a detailed account of how Becca lived through the isolated, helpless, powerless grief of mothering a very sad son as he faced his school days with the pain of rejection and failure on every hand, and not knowing why. After years of in-the-trenches life, battling school administers, many "I'm just not sure... I can't help" doctors; and in-depth studying of books written about troubled children, Becca offers this book, showing parents how to help their child reach his/her full potential, and love every minute of it! "Power to the Aspies is a tremendously informative read for anyone interested in human behavior. The conversational writing style is easy to read and engaging. Each chapter helps one understand an aspect of Aspergers and shares helpful advice. This book is loaded with compassion and practical help." - Barbara Booth, M.S., LBSW Dallas, Texas "Becca Kline has unlocked the capabilities of her eldest son, and has helped many other parents to do so. I have had the opportunity to work just a bit with him in the area of basic mathematics. He has a marvelous ability to focus on whatever academic pursuit he undertakes. He has not only taught himself languages other than his own German and English, but he has a wonderful grasp of scientific subjects as well. He now has his Masters Degree in chemistry and is employed by a prominent laboratory in London, England." - Dr. Howard Duck, Ed.D

Download or read book Bright Not Broken written by Diane M. Kennedy and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-09-13 with total page 325 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The future of our society depends on our gifted children—the population in which we’ll find our next Isaac Newton, Albert Einstein, or Virginia Woolf. Yet the gifts and talents of some of our most brilliant kids may never be recognized because these children fall into a group known as twice exceptional, or “2e.” Twice exceptional kids are both gifted and diagnosed with a disability—often ADHD or an Autism Spectrum Disorder—leading teachers and parents to overlook the child’s talents and focus solely on his weaknesses. Too often, these children get lost in an endless cycle of chasing diagnostic labels and are never given the tools to fully realize their own potential. Bright Not Broken sheds new light on this vibrant population by identifying who twice exceptional children are and taking an unflinching look at why they’re stuck. The first work to boldly examine the widespread misdiagnosis and controversies that arise from our current diagnostic system, it serves as a wake-up call for parents and professionals to question why our mental health and education systems are failing our brightest children. Most importantly, the authors show what we can do to help 2e children, providing a whole child model for parents and educators to strengthen and develop a child’s innate gifts while also intervening to support the deficits. Drawing on painstaking research and personal experience, Bright Not Broken offers groundbreaking insight and practical strategies to those seeking to help 2e kids achieve their full potential. Diane M. Kennedy, author of The ADHD-Autism Connection, is a long time advocate, international speaker/trainer, and mother of three twice-exceptional sons. Rebecca S. Banks, M.A., co-author of The ADHD-Autism Connection, is a veteran educator, national speaker/trainer, and mother of two twice-exceptional children. Temple Grandin, Ph.D., is a professor, prolific author, and one of the most accomplished and renowned adults with autism in the world.

Download or read book An Outsider s Guide to Humans written by Camilla Pang PhD and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2021-12-07 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An instruction manual for life, love, and relationships by a brilliant young scientist whose Asperger's syndrome allows her--and us--to see ourselves in a different way...and to be better at being human Diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder at the age of eight, Camilla Pang struggled to understand the world around her. Desperate for a solution, she asked her mother if there was an instruction manual for humans that she could consult. With no blueprint to life, Pang began to create her own, using the language she understands best: science. That lifelong project eventually resulted in An Outsider's Guide to Humans, an original and incisive exploration of human nature and the strangeness of social norms, written from the outside looking in--which is helpful to even the most neurotypical thinker. Camilla Pang uses a set of scientific principles to examine life's everyday interactions: - How machine learning can help us sift through data and make more rational decisions - How proteins form strong bonds, and what they teach us about embracing individual differences to form diverse groups - Why understanding thermodynamics is the key to seeking balance over seeking perfection - How prisms refracting light can keep us from getting overwhelmed by our fears and anxieties, breaking them into manageable and separate "wavelengths" Pang's unique perspective of the world tells us so much about ourselves--who we are and why we do the things we do--and is a fascinating guide to living a happier and more connected life.

Download or read book Unlucking Your Child s Potential written by Mike Buck and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2024-03-26 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Unveiling Your Child's Brilliance: Transforming Challenges into Strengths in High-Functioning Autism Does your child experience the world in a vibrant symphony of colors and textures, a unique perspective that's both awe-inspiring and challenging? You're not alone. "Unveiling Your Child's Brilliance: Transforming Challenges into Strengths in High-Functioning Autism" is your empowering guide to help your child thrive. Beyond Diagnosis: Embracing Neurodiversity This book celebrates the incredible potential that lies within your child with High-Functioning Autism (HFA). We'll explore the intricacies of the autistic experience, fostering a supportive and accepting environment. Learn to decipher social cues, unlock clear communication, and discover the power of their unique way of thinking. Empowering Social Skills and Independence Imagine your child confidently navigating social interactions, striking up conversations with peers, and independently managing their daily routine. "Unveiling Your Child's Brilliance" provides a roadmap for cultivating independence and social skills. Discover practical strategies for time management, organization, and emotional regulation, setting your child on the path to self-sufficiency and social success. Empowering Parents and Educators Drawing on the expertise of leading HFA authorities, this book equips you with practical tools and evidence-based strategies to guide your child's development. Learn to navigate challenges like sensory overload and meltdowns, while fostering a supportive environment where your child blossoms. Unveiling a World of Possibility "Unveiling Your Child's Brilliance" goes beyond the book. We connect you with a supportive community of parents, educators, and professionals sharing this journey with you. Access valuable resources, find answers to your questions, and celebrate achievements along the way. Embrace the Journey, Celebrate the Success Raising a child with HFA is a beautiful journey filled with laughter, discovery, and moments of immense pride. This book equips you with the tools to navigate challenges, celebrate victories, and unlock your child's full potential. Turn the page and embark on a vibrant exploration of neurodiversity. "Unveiling Your Child's Brilliance" is for you if: You're a parent, caregiver, or educator raising a child with HFA. You want to create a supportive and understanding environment for your child. You seek practical strategies to foster communication, independence, and social skills. You believe in celebrating the unique strengths that come with neurodiversity. Are you ready to unlock the full spectrum of your child's potential? Open this book and let's paint a masterpiece together......

Download or read book Teaching Social Play Skills in Autism written by Karina Poirier and published by . This book was released on 2016-06-13 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of the foundations of the Social Potential Curriculum is the value of play. Dr. Karina Poirier teaches you why play matters, and how to help your child rise above his autism to make valuable social connections. Play is widely believed to be good for both learning and socialization, because it contributes to social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development. Through play, a child acquires the tools she needs to understand and gain meaning from the world around her, and learns to use that information to interact with other people and objects. She can also store this information in order to build an internal "library" of social knowledge-what we often refer to as theory of mind (ToM).

Download or read book Facing Autism written by Lynn M. Hamilton and published by WaterBrook. This book was released on 2009-09-30 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Don't Let Autism Have the Last Word in Your Child's Life. Perhaps one of the most devastating things you can learn as a parent is that your child has been diagnosed with autism. A multifaceted disorder, autism has long baffled parents and professionals alike. At one time, doctors gave parents virtually no hope for combating the disorder. But in recent years, new treatments and therapies have demonstrated that improvement is possible. With intensive, early intervention, some children have recovered from autism and have been integrated into school, indistinguishable from their peers. Discover ten things you can do to begin battling your child's autism right now. See why Applied Behavior Analysis has become parents' treatment of choice, and examine its impressive results. Get information on cutting-edge biomedical treatments such as secretin and immunotherapy. Learn how dietary intervention can positively impact your child's behavior. Find out what additional therapies can offer - including sensory and auditory integration. Explore loving ways to keep your family together when your world is torn apart. Children with autism do have the possibility to improve greatly, and some even overcome the effects of autism, if appropriate therapies are begun early enough. Discover the steps you can take today to begin the fight for your child's future in Facing Autism.

Download or read book Navigating the Social World written by Jeanette L. McAfee and published by Future Horizons. This book was released on 2002 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Because of its unique focus on teaching the critical social skills that autistic children lack, this book has been cited by "Library Journal" as "Essential to All Collections."