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 Starting
Points: The Basics of Understanding and Supporting Children and Youth
with Asperger Syndrome by Jill Hudson and Brenda Smith Myles
$17.95   
ISBN# 978-1-934575-08-6
Publishing Date - September 2007
Get
off to a good start. Learn sensible, solid strategies that can be put
into practice with children on the autism spectrum right away. Starting
Points: The Basics of Understanding and Supporting Children and Youth
with Asperger Syndrome offers a variety of strategies and visual supports
that help children on the spectrum …
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Who have difficulty with abstract concepts and thoughts
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Who have difficulty understanding and regulating emotions
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Who have difficulty recognizing, interpreting, and empathizing with
the emotions of others
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Who find it easier to answer questions with choices versus open-ended
questions
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Need cues for how and when to transition from an activity or place
to the next
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&
much more
Starting from the
premise that no two individuals with AS are the same, Hudson and Myles
provide a global perspective of how the core characteristics of AS may
appear separately and/pr simultaneously, and how they may manifest themselves
in a variety of situations. Each characteristic is then paired with a
brief explanation, followed by a series of bulleted interventions.
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Excerpt:
Introduction
Since you
have picked up this book, we assume that you have just begun the
adventuresome journey of living or working with an individual
with Asperger Syndrome (AS). You may be a parent, teacher, relative,
community member, or friend. The individual may be a 4-year-old
child or an 11-year-old on the brink of adolescence. Regardless
of your specific role or the age of the child with AS, you care
enough to learn more about his or her unique characteristics and
needs in hopes of being able to provide help and support.
This book
is intended to assist you in this important endeavor. Each section
of the book presents an introductory overview of a major characteristic
of AS. No two individuals with AS are the same, so it is important
to keep in mind that these characteristics may appear differently
in each person. We have tried to provide you with a global perspective
on how the various characteristics may overlap with one another
and how they may manifest themselves in a variety of situations.
The following
table highlights actions or preferences that you may see demonstrated
by the individual with AS. They are grouped according to the category
in which they are further discussed in the text. Paired with the
explanation of each characteristic, you will find several bulleted
interventions. These are suggestions that we hope you will implement
at home, at school, and in the community.
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Reviews:
"Starting
Points provides a terrific overview of the needs of children with
AS and practical strategies for intervention! This book is highly recommended
for parents and teachers."
Diane
Adreon, associate director, University of Miami-Nova Southeastern
University Center for Autism & Related Disabilities
"From self-regulation to decoding the unwritten rules of life to
doing better in school, Hudson and Myles provide easy-to-read and ready-to-implement
practical solutions for successfully addressing some of the most challenging
situations faced by children and youth with Asperger Syndrome and high-functioning
autism."
Stephen
M. Shore, Internationally known author and consultant on issues
related to the autism spectrum; member of Board of Directors of the
Asperger Association of New England, MAAP Services, and the Autism Society
of America
"Starting Points is a 'no assembly required' reference of
easily implemented supports for young people with Asperger Syndrome.
It will be the first thing on my list of 'hand outs' for schools, social
programs and families who need access to user friendly resources."
Sherry
A. Moyer, B.S., regional Asperger Consultant, NHS Human Services,
PA
"Children with Asperger Syndrome face many challenges at home,
at school, and in the community. Both parents and educators often lament
'Where do I begin?' to best support these young people. Starting
Points answers that question by describing common challenges and
proven strategies in an easy-to-understand format. Parents, family members,
teachers and others in the community will find this book immensely helpful."
Jen
Blackwell, mother of 4 (two on the Spectrum) and cofounder AutismNotes.com
"As Chef Emiril would say, 'Bamm.' In Starting Points, Hudson
and Myles have created a winning recipe for helping young people with
Asperger Syndrome. This wonderful resource is easy enough for beginners
to start using right away but also has much to offer for even the accomplished
advocate/parent/educator. Keep this book in your library, and like a
tried-and-true recipe, you will find yourself reaching for it again
and again."
Rebekah
Heinrichs, MSN, MSEd, educational specialist in autism spectrum
disorders and bullying prevention; author of Perfect Targets: Asperger
Syndrome and Bullying: Practical Solutions for Surviving the Social
World
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