For young children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and others who have challenges in interacting and communicating, early intervention is key--and parents can play a vital role. Developed through work with hundreds of families, this book presents engaging, evidence-based techniques for enriching your child's social communication skills (up to age 6). The strategies can be easily integrated into daily routines, such as meals, bathtime, bedtime, and playtime. Designed for use as part of a therapist-guided program, the manual has a convenient large-size format and includes 20 reproducible forms. You also get access to a companion website, where you can download and print the forms for repeated use and view video clips of parents using the techniques. Professionals who want to implement Project ImPACT should purchase the authors’ two-book set (ISBN 978-1-4625-3814-0), which includes this manual plus a coach's guide. New to This Edition *Reflects the latest research and the ongoing development of the authors' approach. *Even more user friendly; skills parents need to learn are simplified and streamlined. *Chapter on managing challenging behavior. *Numerous graphics to help you remember and use the strategies. *Appropriate for a broader range of children, including those without an ASD diagnosis.
A Manual for Parents Brooke Ingersoll, Anna Dvortcsak. Figure 9.1. Communicative Temptations. Todd's mom puts his favorite toy in a jar that he cannot open (in sight and out of reach) to create an opportunity for Todd to communicate.
Developed through work with hundreds of families, this book presents engaging, evidence-based techniques for enriching your child's social communication skills (up to age 6).
Step by step guide for parents of preschool children with autism spectrum disorder and other social communication difficulties.
From leading clinical researchers, this volume presents important recent advances in understanding and treating autism spectrum disorders (ASD) in very young children.
This edition covers new information on the latest research about the benefits of EIBI, the types of teaching methods, the professionals involved, and the pros and cons of home-based versus school programs.
The authoritative guide to implementing the Joint Attention, Symbolic Play, Engagement, and Regulation (JASPER) intervention.
For more than a decade, the popular text DO-WATCH-LISTEN-SAY has met the needs of professionals working to help support the social and communication development of children with autism.
This manual contains a 12-week curriculum designed to incorporate a multi-sensory approach to developing the critical and basic aspects of Theory of Mind (ToM).
ADHD symptom prevalence and risk factors in a sample of toddlers with ASD or who are at risk for developmental delay. Research in Developmental Disabilities, 34(11), 4203–4209. Vibert, B. A., Dufek, S., Klein, C. B., ...
Teaching Language to Children with Autism Or Other Developmental Disabilities