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Stemming from a wealth of both professional and personal experience, this guidebook combines real-life stories of challenges and successes with practical ideas for handling autism, every day. Autism consultant Alyson Beytien outlines over 150 tried-and-true techniques for home, school, and community.
Alyson's three boys cover the whole spectrum of autism--Asperger's syndrome, high-functioning autism, and classic autism. She understands the wide range of needs these children have and has discovered what helps and what hinders. Covering a full gamut of issues--from picky-eating and echolalia to IEPs and "The Woes of Walmart"--Alyson's ideas and interventions will inspire and inform all those who are connected to a person with autism.Alyson believes that each day brings more opportunities to learn, problem-solve, and celebrate the joys that children with autism bring to our world--after all, today's crisis is tomorrow's humor. Her family's motto will soon become your everyday mantra: "Improvise and Overcome!"
Author Notes
Alyson Beytien, M.S. is a popular national and international speaker, parent/teacher trainer, and mother of three sons with autism. She is a consultant and trainer for school systems throughout the United States and Canada on educating individuals with autism. She has delivered over 300 presentations for numerous organizations on autism, spanning a wide range of topics. Alyson is the Behavioral Specialist at the Mercy Service Club Autism Center in Dubuque, Iowa, where she is involved in assessment, intervention, and training for individuals with autism spectrum disorders. She is also a columnist for the Autism Spectrum Quarterly magazine.
Table of Contents
| Acknowledgements | p. vii |
| Foreword | p. xiii |
| Introduction - "Hello, We Have Autism..." | p. xvii |
| Part I Characteristics of Autism | |
| Chapter 1 Foreshadowing: Early Signs of Autism | p. 3 |
| Chapter 2 The Gathering: Passions and Obsessions | p. 11 |
| Chapter 3 Eat, Drink, and Be Picky: Eating Issues | p. 17 |
| Chapter 4 Sounds of Silence: The Myth of Quiet | p. 25 |
| Chapter 5 On Any Given Day: Challenging Behavior | p. 35 |
| Chapter 6 Disney DNA: Echolalia and Language Challenges | p. 43 |
| Chapter 7 Refusing Puberty: Adolescence and Sexuality | p. 51 |
| Chapter 8 The Weatherman: Mood Shifts | p. 59 |
| Chapter 9 The Love Language of Autism: Expressing Affection | p. 65 |
| Chapter 10 Confessions of a Gecko Killer: Teaching Death and Loss | p. 71 |
| Part II Education | |
| Chapter 11 Pyramid Theories: Choosing Interventions | p. 81 |
| Chapter 12 The Spectator Sport: Parent Involvement in Education | p. 91 |
| Chapter 13 Ten Keys for Supporting a Student with Autism | p. 97 |
| Chapter 14 Scheduled Grief: Individualized Education Plans | p. 111 |
| Chapter 15 Moving On Up: Transitions in Education | p. 119 |
| Chapter 16 Independence Day: Toileting and Self-Care | p. 127 |
| Chapter 17 So You Want to Be an Expert: Studying Autism | p. 137 |
| Part III Family Life | |
| Chapter 18 Plan A: Accepting Plan "M" | p. 145 |
| Chapter 19 Band of Brothers: Sibling Relationships | p. 153 |
| Chapter 20 Autism Once Removed: Extended Family Opportunities | p. 161 |
| Chapter 21 Crosswords: Maintaining your Marriage | p. 171 |
| Chapter 22 Conflicted and Coming to Terms: Aggression, Self-Injury, and Other Difficulties | p. 177 |
| Chapter 23 Odd Mom Out: Life Outside the Norm | p. 189 |
| Chapter 24 'Tis the Season: Holidays | p. 195 |
| Chapter 25 The Trip: Travelling with Autism | p. 201 |
| Chapter 26 You Might Be the Parent of an Autistic Child If | p. 209 |
| Chapter 27 Step by Step: Measuring Progress | p. 213 |
| Chapter 28 Frequently Asked Questions: A Guide for Self-Defense | p. 219 |
| Part IV Community Interactions | |
| Chapter 29 "Do Neanderthals Hunt Mammoths Like We Pray?" | p. 225 |
| Chapter 30 Shop 'Til You Drop: The Woes of Walmart | p. 235 |
| Chapter 31 Full Disclosure: What to Say and When | p. 241 |
| Chapter 32 Autism Olympics: The Hundred-Yard Parking Lot Dash | p. 249 |
| Chapter 33 An Apple a Day: Healthcare Interactions | p. 255 |
| Epilogue-The Real Mom | p. 265 |
| Appendix-Inclusion of Student with Autism Diversity Lesson Plan | p. 269 |
| Resources | p. 275 |
| Index | p. 279 |
