The Parents' Practical Guide to Resilience for Children aged 2-10 on the Autism Spectrum
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By Purkis, Yenn
By Goodall, Emma
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Autistic children and young people have the capacity to be independent and resilient which can help them live independently or be supported to live a fulfilling life. The crucial work of building these skills in autistic children can begin at a very young age; the earlier the pro...cess starts the better. This book empowers parents of autistic children aged two to ten to help them promote resilience in their child. It is a practical, activity-based resource, focused on guiding parents on how to build the foundations of resilience and independence in their 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. This is a must-have resource for any parent who wants to effectively build resilience and independence in their child.
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| ISBN |
9781785922749 |
| Released NZ |
15 Dec 2017 |
| Publisher |
Jessica Kingsley Publishers |
| Format |
Trade Paperback/Paperback |
| Availability |
48 In stock at supplier; delivery usually 20-30 working days due to covid19 delays
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Full details for this title
| Interest Age |
16+ years |
| Reading Age |
16+ years |
| Library of Congress |
Resilience (Personality trait), Autistic children - Family relationships, Autism spectrum disorders in children |
| NBS Text |
Pregnancy & Parenting |
| ONIX Text |
General/trade;Professional and scholarly;General/trade |
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Awards, Reviews & Star Ratings
| NZ Review |
This book offers many different practical strategies and activities to promote resilience in children with autism. Every parent should read this book. -- Peter Vermeulen, PhD. Autisme Centraal, Belgium |
| UK Review |
Bertrams Star Rating: 2 stars (out of 5) |
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Author's Bio
Yenn Purkis is an autistic and non-binary advocate, author and presenter. Yenn has a Masters degree in Fine Art from RMIT University. Yenn has given a presentation for TEDx Canberra and has been a frequent keynote presenter at autism and disability events for several years. Yenn has a number of awards, including the 2016 ACT Volunteer of the Year award and a number of other awards for community leadership including being nominated for the Australian of the Year award in 2017. Yenn has worked full-time for the Australian Public Service since 2007. They have facilitated a support group for autistic women and gender diverse folks in Canberra since 2011. Yenn has featured in media interviews for many years and was one of four autistic adults featured in the ABC TV documentary Alone in a Crowded Room. Yenn lives in Canberra, Australia. Emma Goodall, PhD, is a Senior Autism Advisor in South Australia and an executive committee member of the Australian Society for Autism Research (ASfAR) 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.
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