The Child with Autism at Home and in the Community: Over 600 Must-Have Tips for Making Home Life and Outings Easier for Everyone!

by Kathy Labosh, LaNita Miller

Overview

This book epitomizes the value of the phrase "been there, done that!" In this amazingly helpful guide for family members, friends, and professionals, author and mom Kathy Labosh and special-educator LaNita Miller take on the issues and obstacles that parents and educators face every day.

Hundreds of easy-to-read bullet points provide tips that readers can put into action immediately. First they cleverly tackle home life, from breakfast to bedtime, and then they take readers on a trip through the community, offering essential dos and don’ts for going to restaurants, church, the doctor’s, the grocery store, family gatherings, and more! With Kathy and LaNita’s insight and advice, you can be better prepared for the unique challenges autism throws your way!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781935274209
Publisher:	Future Horizons, Inc.
Publication date:	02/25/2011
Series:	Child with Autism
Pages:	100
Product dimensions:	5.90(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

Kathy Labosh graduated from Penn State and worked as an economist. She is now a stay-at-home mom to Sam and Nicky, both of whom are children with autism. It became her mission to help others in similar situations. Kathy formed a Special Education Religion Class and is the author of a specialized curriculum for children with autism. She also received an Honorable Mention for Children’s Fiction from Writer’s Digest.

Table of Contents

Foreword
 
Preface
 
Acknowledgments
 
AT HOME
The Attic
The Master Bedroom
The Bedroom
The Corner
The Family Room
The Play Room
The Music Room
The Kitchen
The Study
The Bathroom
The Broom Closet
The Front Door
The Back Door
 
IN THE COMMUNITY
The Playground
The Fast-Food Restaurant
The Mall
The Barber or Hairdresser
The Grocery Store
The Movie Theater
Church
The Amusement Park
Sports & Sporting Events
The Doctor
The Pharmacy & Medicine
The Dentist
The Hospital
The Library
Family Gatherings
 
Resources
 

Editorial Reviews

"Children with autism and their parents deserve this insightful collection of suggestions and ideas about going out in public."
Marlene Coleman M.D.
Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine
Author of Safe and Sound: Healthy Travel with Children

 

"Provides parents with the kind of hands-on suggestions that only another parent of an autistic child could have learned through personal experience. A highly recommended resource."
Carolyn T. Bruey, Psy.D.
Author of Demystifying Autism: A Guide to Diagnosis for Parents and Professionals
 

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