The Socially Included Child: A Parent's Guide to Successful Playdates, Recreation, and Family Events for Children with Autism
"This book has practical solutions and great strategies that will no doubt help you and your kids get out and enjoy!"-Jenny McCarthy,New York Timesbestselling author"Chock-full of practical methods for teaching children with autism. Great for both parents and teachers."-Temple Grandin, author ofThinking in Pictures"This book is an indispensable resource to empower parents with practical, hands-on help as we seek to reconnect our kids with the real world."-Lynn M. Hamilton, parent and author ofFacing Autism: Giving Parents Reasons for Hope and Guidance for Help"When you're the parent of a child with autism, you know how vitally important it is to increase you child's social skills--and how challenging a task that can be. Thankfully, LeComer offers concrete strategies for facilitating your child's social interactions."-Claire LaZebnik, coauthor ofOvercoming AutismandGrowing Up on the Spectrum"Children with autism and autism spectrum disorders can benefit significantly from inclusion in family, community, and school activities...Parents and family members will find this an invaluable resource."-Fred R. Volkmar, M.D., Director, Yale Child Study Center"LeComer truly 'gets it', as my son would say, and has come up with practical, easy-to-use strategies to make social activities successful for the child with autism and enjoyable for everyone else. Knowing your child and planning for these events is key. The I.D.E.A.L system LeComer has developed is a great tool. I highly recommend this book."-Chantal Sicile-Kira, author ofAutism Life Skills--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.