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The parents' practical guide to resilience for preteens and teenagers on the autism spectrum / Jeanette Purkis, Emma Goodall.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublisher: London, UK : Jessica Kingsley Publishers 2018Description: 200 pages ; 23 cmContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9781785922756 (pbk.) :
Subject(s): Additional physical formats: ebook version :: No titleDDC classification:
  • 618.9285882 23
LOC classification:
  • RJ506.A9
Contents:
Intro; The Parents' Practical Guide to Resilience for Preteens and Teenagers on the Autism Spectrum by Jeanette Purkis and Dr Emma Goodall; Introduction; Chapter 1. Resilience and Autistic Preteens, Teenagers and Young Adults; What is resilience?; What impedes resilience?; Why do autistic people need resilience?; How can resilience change your child's life for the better?; How does a person acquire resilience?; What does resilience look like for teens and preteens on the autism spectrum?; Key concepts around resilience; Protective factors for resilience; Challenges to resilience
Autism and the 'two puberties'The value of an autistic/neurodivergent peer group; Controlled challenges and supported risks; Chapter 2. Resilience and Autistic Children Aged 11-15 Years; Common characteristics of autistic children aged 11-15 years; Getting a diagnosis in preteen or early teenage years; Autistic characteristics and resilience; What are risk factors for resilience?; Thinking about sexuality; Issues with other teens; Resilience and bullying; What are protective factors for resilience?; Promoting and supporting independence; Autistic peers and role models
What does resilience look like at this life stage?Chapter 3. Autistic Children Aged 11-15; Starting high school; Activities to help build resilience and confidence around starting high school; Homework and exams; Activities to explore different perspectives; Managing bad news; Activities around receiving bad news; Puberty changes; Activities around the experience of puberty; Social/emotional puberty; Letting go of unhelpful activities (e.g. internet addiction); Issues with bullying; Activities supporting resilience and coping strategies around bullying; Indications of bullying
Summary: Building resilience and independence in young people with autism can be hugely beneficial in helping them live an independent and rewarding life. This book is a practical resource based around major life events; each milestone includes exercises that you can work through to more effectively build resilience and independence in preteens and teens.
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4 Week Loan St. Conal’s Hospital, Letterkenny St. Conal’s Hospital, Letterkenny Letterkenny University Hospital Library RJ506.A9P87 2018 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available B06434
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Intro; The Parents' Practical Guide to Resilience for Preteens and Teenagers on the Autism Spectrum by Jeanette Purkis and Dr Emma Goodall; Introduction; Chapter 1. Resilience and Autistic Preteens, Teenagers and Young Adults; What is resilience?; What impedes resilience?; Why do autistic people need resilience?; How can resilience change your child's life for the better?; How does a person acquire resilience?; What does resilience look like for teens and preteens on the autism spectrum?; Key concepts around resilience; Protective factors for resilience; Challenges to resilience

Autism and the 'two puberties'The value of an autistic/neurodivergent peer group; Controlled challenges and supported risks; Chapter 2. Resilience and Autistic Children Aged 11-15 Years; Common characteristics of autistic children aged 11-15 years; Getting a diagnosis in preteen or early teenage years; Autistic characteristics and resilience; What are risk factors for resilience?; Thinking about sexuality; Issues with other teens; Resilience and bullying; What are protective factors for resilience?; Promoting and supporting independence; Autistic peers and role models

What does resilience look like at this life stage?Chapter 3. Autistic Children Aged 11-15; Starting high school; Activities to help build resilience and confidence around starting high school; Homework and exams; Activities to explore different perspectives; Managing bad news; Activities around receiving bad news; Puberty changes; Activities around the experience of puberty; Social/emotional puberty; Letting go of unhelpful activities (e.g. internet addiction); Issues with bullying; Activities supporting resilience and coping strategies around bullying; Indications of bullying

Building resilience and independence in young people with autism can be hugely beneficial in helping them live an independent and rewarding life. This book is a practical resource based around major life events; each milestone includes exercises that you can work through to more effectively build resilience and independence in preteens and teens.

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