Children and young people with autism have the capacity to be independent and resilient which can help them live independently or be supported to live a fulfilling life and reach their full potential.
This book empowers parents of autistic children aged two to ten to help them promote resilience in their child. Full of suggestions and simple activities, this easy-to-use resource will help guide parents on how to build the foundations of resilience and independence for situations such as school, new environments and relationships with other children. It includes information about the main developmental stages for children on the autism spectrum, and will take parents through life events and milestones at different ages and identify where difficulties and barriers to resilience may arise and how to address them.
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Introduction. Chapter 1. Resilience and Autistic Children: An Overview. Chapter 2. Common characteristics of Autistic children between ages 2-7. Chapter 3. What are some Common Challenges for Young Children on the Autism Spectrum? Chapter 4. Life events for young autistic children: Strategies and activities around building resilience. Chapter 5. Common issues for Autistic children and their families between ages 6-10. Chapter 6. Failing successfully.
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Emma Goodall, Ph D, is a Senior Autism Advisor in South Australia and an executive committee member of the Australian Society for Autism Research (ASf AR) as well as an executive committee member for the Autistic Self-Advocacy Network of Australia and New Zealand (ASAN Aus/NZ). Emma has volunteered for an HIV support service, was married and divorced by the age of 22 and has a range of friends across all genders and with a variety of sexualities. As an educator, she understands the damage that bad information can cause in relation to being able to live happily and enjoy one’s sexuality. Emma lives in Adelaide, South Australia, with her partner.