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A groundbreaking, long overdue book that explains how to identify
your autistic child's strengths and abilities and then use them as
a tool for social communication, improved learning, and overall
growth. The strengths of children and young adults diagnosed with
ASD are commonly overlooked, even by trained professionals.
Outdated attitudes, lack of sufficient training and an overreliance
on standardised testing works against recognising their
capabilities. Focusing on the importance of motivation strategies,
Hidden Strengths shows you how to build on every autistic child's
interests and strengths. Through real-life stories of individuals
whose innate abilities blossomed once they were acknowledged, this
book dispels unhelpful stereotypes and will help you unlock your
child's potential. It also aims to educate the wider community in
how to support, accept and embrace the gifts autistic individuals
offer. 'Will help both parents and teachers find and develop a
child's unique skills in memory, music, math, art, and attention to
details. Development of these skills can lead to both a more
rewarding life and possible careers' Temple Grandin, PhD, New York
Times bestselling author
This book provides a comprehensive outline of the major parent
training programs for parents of children with intellectual or
developmental disabilities (IDD), including Autism Spectrum
Disorder. Parents or primary caregivers spend the most time with a
child, and training them in behaviour management and intervention
strategies is critical to improving a child's behaviour, to helping
them to learn new skills, and to reduce parental stress. Authored
by eminent specialists in the field and written for researchers and
clinicians supporting or treating families, each chapter focuses on
one of the key evidence-based parent training programs - from
Incredible Years (R) and Positive Family Intervention through to
Pivotal Response Treatment and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
Each chapter provides a breakdown that features an introduction to
the model, evidence for the model, a full description of the model,
a discussion of implementation and dissemination efforts, and
concluding comments. Grounded in research, this definitive overview
provides the evidence and guidance required for anyone considering
investing in or running a parenting program.
One of the most respected and widely used autism interventions,
Pivotal Response Treatment uses natural learning opportunities to
modify key behaviors in children—leading to widespread positive
effects on communication, behavior, and social skills. Now the
pioneering experts behind PRT have created a comprehensive modern
guide to this research-based approach, completely reworked and
revised for today’s therapists, educators, and parents. Use the
proven PRT approach to • advance children’s communication and
language skills, even in extremely challenging cases • aid early
identification and intervention • improve children’s motivation
and performance in school • foster friendships with peers during
play dates and other social interactions • increase positive
behavior by combining functional assessment and self-management
strategies • decrease disruptive behavior • help young adults
make a smooth transition to college, career, and community life
Strengthened with new research and more step-by-step guidance, this
bestselling PRT guide is now reorganized to support children on
their whole developmental trajectory, from infancy through
adulthood. New and revised chapters cover critical topics (see
sidebar), and the book’s down-to-earth, accessible style ensures
that all readers can grasp PRT principles and apply them
effectively. With this proven approach backed by more than 25 years
of research, professionals and families will support children with
autism as they enjoy more positive interactions, more effective
communication, and higher academic achievement.
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