Synopses & Reviews
Award-winning autism expert Chantal Sicile-Kira presents a positive and empowering ?bill of rights? for every person with autism. From an award-winning author and advocate, Autism Life Skills presents a positive and empowering "bill of rights" for every person with autism, regardless of impairment level. With advice and reflections from autistic adults across the spectrum, as well as Sicile-Kira's own experience as an advocate and parent of an autistic teen, the book covers these ten essential life skills:
Making Sense of the World * Communication * Safety * Self-Esteem * Pursuing Interests * Self-Regulation * Independence * Social Relationships * Self- Advocacy *Earning a Living
Whether your child or student has Asperger's or is on the more severely impaired end of the autism spectrum, this action-oriented guide will provide hope and help -- so that every child has a chance to reach his or her full potential.
Review
Sicile-Kira has done a beautiful job of putting the voices of many people on the spectrum into one book.
Temple Grandin, Ph.D., from the Foreword
The many moving personal stories from adults on the spectrum in Chantals books provide much- needed insight into the children we are raising and educating today. Both parents and educators will gain more understanding of what it is like to have autism, and learn how we can best prepare our children for adulthood. I highly recommend this excellent book.
Lee Grossman, President and CEO, Autism Society of America
In her best work yet, Chantal went straight to the source people on the autism spectrum to answer some of the most vexing questions related to helping those with autism to lead fulfilling and productive lives to the greatest extent possible.
Stephen M. Shore, Ed.D., author and autism consultant
Synopsis
Award-winning autism expert Chantal Sicile-Kira presents a positive and empowering abill of rightsa for every person with autism.
From the award-winning author of "Autism Spectrum Disorders" and "Adolescents on the Autism Spectrum," here finally is the book that arms parents with information and advice to help every child reach his potential and enjoy a satisfying and productive life.
The book is full of insights culled from dozens of experts, parents, and high-functioning autistic teens and adults, as well as the authoras own experience as an advocate and parent of an autistic teen.
Appropriate for parents of children with Aspergeras, Nonverbal Learning Disorder, and more severely impaired autism, this upbeat and practical guide is essential for parents to provide help, hope, and answers.
Synopsis
From the award-winning author of "Autism Spectrum Disorders" and "Adolescents on the Autism Spectrum" comes this book that arms parents with information and advice to help every child reach his or her potential, and enjoy a satisfying and productive life.
About the Author
Chantal Sicile-Kira, author of Autism Spectrum Disorders, is a national speaker and advocate who has been involved with autism spectrum disorders for nearly 20 years, first as a professional and then as a parent. She currently hosts a weekly radio show, "The Real World of Autism with Chantal," on Autism One Radio. Her company, Autism Making a Difference, Inc., provides workshops and training materials.