附註:Includes bibliographical references and index.
COVER -- Learning to Live with High Functioning Autism: A Parent's Guide for Professionals -- Contents -- Acknowledgements -- Author's Note -- 1 Introduction -- 2 A Parent's Tale -- 3 Understanding Autism -- The nature of autism -- The range of autistic spectrum disorders -- Definitions and diagnoses -- 4 Diagnosis -- Difficulties with diagnosis -- A signpost not a label -- Our experiences -- 5 Conflict and Partnership -- Parental responses -- the worrier -- Parental responses -- the warrior -- Breakdown and conflict -- Partnership -- 6 Brothers and Sisters -- 7 Early Years -- Miracle cures.
Missing diagnoses -- Early intervention -- 8 Childhood -- 9 Adolescence -- Peer group changes -- Changes to themselves -- Adults change -- 10 Adult Life -- Autism is for life -- Avoiding unfortunate situations -- Investing in autism -- 11 Myths and Insights -- I cannot tell a lie -- People with autism are self-absorbed -- Bursting the autistic bubble -- 'That's not autism. All kids do that' -- Aint misbehavin' -- Beam me up, Scottie! -- Thinking like a human -- Mild autism? -- 12 Challenging Behaviour -- Asperger syndrome, temper tantrums and panic attacks -- what it is like -- Meltdown.
Responding to challenging behaviour -- 13 Mind Your Language -- They may not realize you are talking to them -- They may miss out on non verbal clues to meaning -- Too much stress can overload the system -- Hearing is not always reliable -- Problems with meaning -- Taking things literally -- Being pedantic -- Alternatives -- 14 Difficulties at School -- The need for partnership -- The difficulties schools face -- Remedial versus prosthetic models of support -- Study skills -- Problems with writing -- Bullying -- Too clever by half? -- 15 The Way Forward -- Recipe for success.
Integration and inclusion -- the least restrictive environment -- Getting it right -- Friendship circles and buddy systems -- Transition to secondary school -- Diversity and choice -- Flexi-schooling -- The range of available interventions -- 16 Conclusion -- References and Resources.
摘要:It is always a pleasure to read a book about autism written by a parent of a child with a spectrum disorder. Mike's book was no exception to the rule - indeed, quite the opposite. Mike's style, complimenting the seriousness of the subject matter with humour and personality, allowed for a hugely enjoyable and rewarding read. Mike's knowledge of autism plus his personal experience has given him an excellent basis for the content of the book. His ideas are stimulating, his style accessible, his dedication and humour inspiring. The book is a motivation to me, as a professional, to always question my own practice. Ultimately, the book is a 'must read' for parents and professionals alike.' - Luke Beardon, Regional Development Officer, National Autistic Society 'That the subject of diagnosis and support for those with an autistic spectrum disorder (ASD) is an emotive one for Mike Stanton is obvious. Stanton highlights the costs to his family from a 'system' that understands little of ASD. Stanton, rightly, advocates for professionals to allow parents a bigger part in the whole process. Professionals, inexperienced in this specialist area would benefit from reading of the agonies families encounter in such situations. Stanton believed that with a diagnosis a 'support system' would open up - that it didn't, is of no surprise to those who are already involved with ASD. LEA officers would do well to read his suggestions on flexibility within the educational set-up. The issues raised by Stanton must be addressed by the services as a matter of urgency, if those with ASD are not to be discriminated against and have their needs adequately addressed in this age of inclusion.' - Rosalyn Lord, Parent, Secretary of Action for ASD When his son, Matthew, was finally diagnosed with autism at 12 years old, Mike Stanton thought the diagnosis marked the end of their troubles. In fact, despite the increase in reported levels of autism, appropriate support and clear information were hard t
