How to Teach Life Skills to Kids with Autism or Asperger's Contributor(s): Myers, Jennifer McIlwee (Author), Grandin, Temple (Foreword by) |
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ISBN: 1935274139 ISBN-13: 9781935274131 Publisher: Future Horizons
WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! Click here for our low price guarantee Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions Published: October 2010 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Psychology | Psychopathology - Autism Spectrum Disorders - Education | Special Education - Learning Disabilities - Medical | Pediatrics |
Dewey: 618.92 |
Physical Information: 1" H x 5.9" W x 8.9" L (0.90 lbs) 322 pages |
Themes: - Topical - Mentally Challenged |
Features: Bibliography, Glossary, Index, Price on Product - Canadian, Table of Contents |
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Publisher Description: In the real world, people on the autism spectrum need the same kinds of day-to-day skills everyone else needs to be functional It's true. No matter how high-functioning children with autism or Asperger's may be or may become, they function better as adults if they've had the chance to learn basic skills, from being on time to good personal hygiene. Many reach adulthood without those skills; enter Jennifer McIlwee Myers, Aspie at Large Co-author of the groundbreaking book Asperger's and Girls, Jennifer's personal experience with Asperger's Syndrome and having a brother with autism makes her perspective doubly insightful. Jennifer can show you how to: and much more Jennifer's straightforward and humorous delivery will keep you eagerly turning the page for her next creative solution |
Contributor Bio(s): Grandin, Temple: - Temple Grandin earned her Ph.D. in animal science from the University of Illinois, went on to become an associate professor at Colorado State University, and wrote two books on autism, including the seminal ""Thinking in Pictures."" One of the most celebrated -- and effective -- animal advocates on the planet, Grandin revolutionized animal movement systems and spearheaded reform of the quality of life for the world's agricultural animals. |
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