Raising a Dragon: The Art of Parenting the Child with Asperger's with a Sense of Humor
- ISBN-10
- 0985244208
- ISBN-13
- 9780985244200
- Pages
- 144
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2012-03
- Publisher
- Dunes Publishing
- Authors
- Anne-Marie Oomen, Sheila Christensen, Debra Townsend
Description
Asperger's How-To Guide Parenting the child with Asperger's is new for most, but Raising a Dragon is packed full of practical strategies and tools proven to assist anyone in contact with persons with Asperger's Syndrome. This insightful and humorous guide leaves readers not only informed about Asperger's, but also with an uplifting and lighthearted approach to understanding, guiding and living with the AS child. Tips for: - Understanding your unique and sometimes brilliantly challenging child. - Understanding Asperger's, and how it makes your child different. - Helping your child to communicate effectively with you and others. - Teaching family members to interact with Asperger's. - Realizing your child is not "broken." - Seeing things from the Asperger's viewpoint. - Having insightful conversations with your child. - Keeping your child safe, healthy, and happy in a world designed for autonomy. - Guiding your child through childhood and the school years. - Why your child needs an IEP (Individualized Education Plan) - Fun ways of teaching your child social skills they will remember. - Finding your child's hidden talents and skills, which are the "secret" to their success. - Helping your child transition into a successful adulthood. - Finding the information that will help your family navigate the journey. - Embracing the fun in parenting the Asperger's child. - Raising a dragon from another planet, with a limited understanding of why humans do the things they do.
