The Socially Included Child: A Parent's Guide to Successful Playdates, Recreation, and Family Events for Children with Autism

by Laurie Fivozinsky LeComer

Overview

An indispensable step-by-step guide for socializing any child on the autism spectrum.

Parents of children with autism often end up skipping family functions, playdates, and social outings for fear that their children will be unsafe, behave inappropriately, or feel overwhelmed. Now, no matter a child's language skills or behaviors, he or she can start participating socially with LeComer's clear action steps.

The Socially Included Child introduces a new organizational tool called the I.D.E.A.L. system, which allows parents to:

I: Introduce an Activity
D: Determine the Tasks Involved
E: Evaluate Your Expectations
A: Accommodate for Success
L: List the Components of the Activity Visually

Here is the essential guide for parents who want to ensure that their children enjoy the benefits, and fun?of socializing, while still accommodating their special needs.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781101151662
Publisher:	Penguin Publishing Group
Publication date:	12/01/2009
Sold by:	Penguin Group
Format:	eBook
Pages:	256
File size:	363 KB
Age Range:	18 Years

About the Author

Laurie Fivozinsky LeComer, EdM, is a special educator and a nationally recognized behavioral and developmental consultant. She is the author of The Socially Included Child.