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Ten Things Every Child With Autism Wishes You Knew: Updated And Expanded Edition

A bestseller gets even better!  Every parent, teacher, social worker, therapist, and physician should have this succinct and informative book in their back pocket. Framed with both humor and compassion, the book describes ten characteristics that help illuminate—not define—children with autism. Ellen’s personal experiences as a parent of children with autism and ADHD, a celebrated autism author, and a contributor to numerous publications, classrooms, conferences, and websites around the world coalesce to create a guide for all who come in contact with a child on the autism spectrum. This updated edition delves into expanded thought and deeper discussion of communication issues, social processing skills, and the critical roles adult perspectives play in guiding the child with autism to a meaningful, self-sufficient, productive life.   A bonus section includes ten more essential, thought-provoking "things" to share with young people on the spectrum as they cross the threshold of adulthood, and an appendix of more than seventy questions suitable for group discussion or self-reflection. This new edition sounds an even more resonant call to action, carrying the reader farther into understanding the needs and the potential of every child with autism.Bronze Award in Psychology, ForeWord Book of the Year AwardsGold Award, Mom's Choice Awards

Paperback: 200 pages

Publisher: Future Horizons; 2 edition (October 1, 2012)

Language: English

ISBN-10: 1935274651

ISBN-13: 978-1935274650

Product Dimensions: 0.8 x 6 x 9 inches

Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)

Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (186 customer reviews)

Best Sellers Rank: #8,330 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #9 in Books > Health, Fitness & Dieting > Children's Health > Autism & Asperger's Syndrome #25 in Books > Parenting & Relationships > Special Needs

This is quite an unusual book. It's not a practical guide to handling day to day issues with Autism, nor is it a dry clinical description of Autism. It's essentially a book promoting a new paradigm, (a whole new outlook) on Autism. It provides you with an understanding of some key positive concepts and then goes on to show how they can be put into practical use on a daily basis.I feel that this book could be better described with the considerably less catchy title of; Ten concepts which your future happy and successful grown up child with autism needs you to know, understand, believe and "live" now - in order to ensure that the time line works out for the best.Make no mistake, these aren't ten baby concepts which will only hold true for a small part of your child's life. They're adult ones, mantras for living - and they apply forever.The book starts with a list of the 10 things which I'll list below because there are no surprises here.1. I am a whole child.2. My senses are out of sync3. Distinguish between won't and can't4. I am a concrete thinker, I interpret language literally5. Listen to all the ways I'm trying to communicate6. Picture this! I am visually orientated7. Focus and build on what I can do rather than what I can't do8. Help me with social interactions9. Identify what triggers my meltdowns10. Love me unconditionally.You'll notice that every one of these ten things is open-ended. Each topic contains a lot of important discussion material. I won't say that I agreed 100% with everything but the later chapters put all of my minor niggles to rest.

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