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In Right from the Start: A Practical Guide for Helping Young Children with Autism, Karin Donahue and Kate Crassonsassert that autistic children can be successful when parents and teachers understand key principles of autism and have the tools to help these children expand their social and emotional skills. Emphasizing the importance of self-regulation--the ability to moderate our feelings and reactions--the authors describe practical strategies to help children manage their emotions and behavior, learn social and play skills, and cope with challenging sensory experiences. Right from the Start is a needed and indispensable resource for parents, professionals, and educators. With these techniques, we can lay a positive foundation that enables autistic children to be confident and successful in any environment.
Author Notes
Karin Donahue, PhD, is associate professor of psychology at Northampton Community College in Bethlehem, PA. She is also a behavior specialist consultant specializing in autism and has more than thirty years of clinical experience working with children and their families.
Kate Crassons, PhD, is associate professor of English at Lehigh University and the director of the Lehigh University Press. After becoming the parent of an autistic child, her research and teaching have expanded to focus on topics including neurodiversity and disability studies.
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In order to assist the one in 59 children (one in 37 for boys) with autism in this country, teachers and parents must understand the emotional challenges they face on a daily basis. By searching for the roots of problem behavior, teachers can avoid the all too common pitfall of letting these kids fall through the cracks. Here, autism specialists Donahue (psychology, Northampton Community Coll. PA) and Crassons (English, Lehigh Univ. PA) argue that self-regulation is the foundation for a child's development, which allows them to deal with emotional highs and lows, control reactions, and remain calm. Strategies for improving self-regulation consist mostly of adjusting the learning experience and environment, emphasizing structure and consistency, and encouraging collaboration in a safe space. VERDICT Parents and caregivers of autistic children and teens will find this work offers sensible and realistic ideas that apply to all areas of a child's life.
