Parenting on the Autism Spectrum

Lynn Adams is an Associate professor in the department of Communication sciences and Disorders at Valdosta State University, Georgia. She holds the Certificate of Clinical Competence form the American-Speech-Language-Hearing Association. Her areas of clinical expertise include autism spectrum disorders and child language development and disorders. Dr. Adams has taught at the university level for over 15 years. She received her doctorate from the University of Tennessee-Knoxville, and her MS and BS from The Florida State University, Tallahassee. She is active in both state and national professional associations.

Contents Preface Acknowledgments Dedication Chapter 1. Truth Definitions Diagnostic and Statistical Manual Causes Characteristics Discussion Starters Chapter 2. Being a critical Consumer Assessment tools and procedures Intervention Strategies Addressing Communication Needs PRT Augmentative and alternative Communication Social stories Providing choices Visual strategies Behaviors are messages An ounce of prevention When the fit happens What I Believe Discussion starters Chapter 3. Autism in the House Whole House Organization Order in the Kitchen Dietary Interventions? It's Potty Time The Space to Move Making Common Areas Work More Than a Bedroom A Word About Siblings What IS on the TV? When Technology Does NOT Help What I Believe Discussion Starters Chapter 4. Talking, Playing, Doing, Being Communication Development Play and Social Skill Development Social Communication Development Joint Attention Pitfalls in Play What I Believe Discussion Starters Chapter 5. School Days, School Days Proactive Planning Advocating for Your Child Interventions for School IFSP and IEP Is Not Alphabet Soup! Extended School Year and Regression/Recoupment What I Believe Discussion Starters Chapter 6. Managing Behavior Before it Manages You Behavioral Intervention Teenagers; a Breed Apart What I believe Discussion Starters Chapter 7. A Potato on the Couch Asperger syndrome Cognitive Abilities Language Abilities Social Abilities Sensory and motor Skills Academic Skills Case Studies What I believe Discussion Starters Chapter 8. All in the Family Objects in the Mirror Are Closer Than They Appear What Families Have Taught Me Real Information from Real Parents What I Believe Chapter 9. Beyond High School Beyond High school What I Believe Discussion Starters References Appendix A: Resources for Parents Appendix B: Basic Vocabulary for Parents Index