Developing Leisure Time Skills for People with Autism Spectrum Disorders (Revised & Expanded)
Practical Strategies for Home, School & the Community
Nonfiction, Reference & Language, Education & Teaching, Special Education, Socially Handicapped, Health & Well Being, Psychology, Mental Health
| Author: | Phyllis Coyne, M.S., Mary Lou Klagge, Colleen Nyberg | ISBN: | 9781941765326 |
| Publisher: | Future Horizons | Publication: | July 18, 2016 |
| Imprint: | Future Horizons | Language: | English |
| Author: | Phyllis Coyne, M.S., Mary Lou Klagge, Colleen Nyberg |
| ISBN: | 9781941765326 |
| Publisher: | Future Horizons |
| Publication: | July 18, 2016 |
| Imprint: | Future Horizons |
| Language: | English |
Make leisure time fun for all children and adults with autism spectrum disorders. Leisure time should be a part of the day that all look forward to enjoying. For many, it can cause anxiety and fear. This book provides comprehensive, structured strategies introducing meaningful leisure time to ASD children and adults, which they can practice at home, school, and in the community. This book has a wealth of ASD information, including forms and charts that will help to assess sensory needs; select age-appropriate activities and assist in determining the level of interest in specific activities; 48 “Activity Cards” for going to the park, playing games, and many more! This detailed guide also covers: The components of leisure development; Assessing leisure patterns, skills, and preferences; Activities that require minimal supervision; Community activities; Ongoing assessment; And more!
Make leisure time fun for all children and adults with autism spectrum disorders. Leisure time should be a part of the day that all look forward to enjoying. For many, it can cause anxiety and fear. This book provides comprehensive, structured strategies introducing meaningful leisure time to ASD children and adults, which they can practice at home, school, and in the community. This book has a wealth of ASD information, including forms and charts that will help to assess sensory needs; select age-appropriate activities and assist in determining the level of interest in specific activities; 48 “Activity Cards” for going to the park, playing games, and many more! This detailed guide also covers: The components of leisure development; Assessing leisure patterns, skills, and preferences; Activities that require minimal supervision; Community activities; Ongoing assessment; And more!
