Autism: A Practical Guide to Improving Your Child's Quality of Life

Looking for a success story on improving the quality of life for children with autism? Autism: A Practical Guide to Improving Your Child's Quality of Life might be what you're looking for! Through their own experience with their son who was diagnosed with severe autism at the age of two, the authors provide information on getting a diagnosis, nutrition, treatments, and more.

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Structured work systems

Want to learn more about using structured work systems? Building independence: How to create and use structured work systems can help. With color photos and case examples, this book is a guide to help you create and assess the visual information that helps employees on the spectrum get their work done correctly and independently.

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Mobile App Monday - Hidden Curriculum for Adults

From the iTunes Preview:
"On a daily basis, we are surrounded by unstated rules and customs that can make the world a confusing place for people with autism spectrum disorders. Learn how to deal with this ever-elusive “hidden curriculum” through real-life examples and suggestions by Judy Endow, an adult on the spectrum. Items cover topics such as social relationships, community, money matters, workplace, and many others."

Want to learn more? Please visit: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/hidden-curriculum-for-adolescents/id351227770?mt=8#

Early identification of autism spectrum disorders

The early identification of autism spectrum disorders: A visual guide "covers all of the core aspects of ASD, giving readers everything they need to be able to successfully identify the behavioral indicators of autism....This unique visual guide aims to equip readers with the skills to recognise ASD in very young children." --From the book description

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Autism Sourcebook: Everything You Need to Know About Diagnosis, Treatment, Coping, and Healing

In The autism sourcebook: Everything you need to know about diagnosis, treatment, coping, and healing, Karen Siff Exkorn shares her experiences after learning her son, Jake, was diagnosed with autism. Gain insights about what the diagnosis really means, understanding and accessing treatment options, knowing your child's rights in the school system, coping with common marital and familial stress, and more.

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The ASD Nest Model

The ASD Nest Model is a framework for using positive behavior supports to incorporate children with higher functioning autism into an inclusive classroom. Areas of difficulties that are common with children on the spectrum such as sensory functioning, social skills, self-regulation, managing anxiety, and others are addressed. Programs such as these may help decrease the need for professional supports.

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Mobile App Monday - ANDDS

The app allows parents to answer a series of questions about a child’s development at ages 8 months, 12 months, 15 months, 18 months, and 24 to 36 months. It offers results to indicate if the child is at risk for development delays and conditions such as autism.

Here are few Sample questions from the app –

• Does the child turn around to look at you when his or her name is called?
• Does your child imitate you when you clap hands or wave bye-bye?
• Does your child point at things?
• Does your child smile back at you when you smile at them?

Want to know more? Please visit: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/andds/id583295023?mt=8