The Conscious Parent's Guide To Asperger's Syndrome: A Mindful Approach for Helping Your Child Succeed

The Conscious Parent's Guide To Asperger's Syndrome: A Mindful Approach for Helping Your Child Succeed

by William Stillman
The Conscious Parent's Guide To Asperger's Syndrome: A Mindful Approach for Helping Your Child Succeed

The Conscious Parent's Guide To Asperger's Syndrome: A Mindful Approach for Helping Your Child Succeed

by William Stillman

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Overview

A positive, mindful plan for the whole family!

If your child has been given a diagnosis of Asperger's syndrome, you may be feeling overwhelmed and unsure of what to do next. With The Conscious Parent's Guide to Asperger's Syndrome, you will learn how to take a relationship-centered approach to parenting that engages your child and ensures that he succeeds behaviorally, socially, and cognitively. Conscious parenting is about being present with your child and taking the time to understand how to help him flourish. By practicing this mindful method, you can support your child emotionally and help nurture his development.

This easy-to-use guide helps you to:
  • Honor your child's unique perspective and cognitive strengths
  • Adapt a conscious parenting philosophy that works for everyone
  • Identify triggers that can lead to sensory overload
  • Lower stress levels for the entire family, including other siblings
  • Keep open communication with your child and help him foster good relationships
  • Embrace your child's passions and help him grow in practical ways
  • Educate your family and friends about Asperger's
  • Advocate for your child at school
With The Conscious Parent's Guide to Asperger's Syndrome, you'll learn to create a calm and mindful atmosphere for the whole family, while helping your child succeed and thrive.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781440593147
Publisher: Adams Media
Publication date: 12/11/2015
Series: Conscious Parenting Relationship Series
Pages: 240
Sales rank: 538,442
Product dimensions: 5.40(w) x 8.40(h) x 0.80(d)

About the Author

Jay Scarfone and William Stillman are the authors of several books on the creation and legacy of the motion picture The Wizard of Oz. Historians and collectors since the 1970s, they have amassed one of the world's largest and most comprehensive archives of memorabilia from Turner Entertainment Co.'s The Wizard of Oz, the holdings of which include rare photographic images and authentic costumes and props from the film's production.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Conscious Parenting 9

The Benefits of Conscious Parenting 10

Giving Your Child Full Attention 13

Understanding Behavior 14

Conscious Parenting Tips 16

Chapter 2 Defining Asperger's Syndrome 19

Background and History 20

On the Autism Spectrum 21

Goodbye to Asperger's? 21

Asperger's Defined 24

Characteristics of Asperger's Syndrome and ASD 26

Prevalence and Misdiagnosis 30

Chapter 3 Seeking Diagnosis 33

Is a Diagnosis Necessary? 34

Making the Decision 35

Local Resources for Diagnosis 37

Intervention 40

Disclosure and Self-Understanding 42

Important Points to Consider 47

Chapter 4 Discipline 49

Your Approach to Discipline 50

Setting Rules 51

Communicating Expectations 52

Seeing Your Child's Point of View 54

Knowing When to Discipline 55

Meltdowns 57

Important Points to Consider 59

Chapter 5 Communication 61

How Would You Feel? 62

Communicating Visually 64

Extra Processing Time 65

Eye Contact 67

Creating Trust 68

Helping Your Child Crack the "Social Code" 69

Subtleties of Language 70

Texting-A Good Thing? 71

Additional Social Strategies 72

Important Points to Consider 75

Chapter 6 Mental Health 77

Prevention, Not Intervention 78

Depression 79

Bipolar Disorder 83

Anxiety and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder 87

Approaches for Mental Health Care 89

Fostering Mental Health Self-Advocacy 92

Important Points to Consider 94

Chapter 7 Passions 95

Identifying and Valuing Personal Passions 96

Passions and Relationship Building 98

Passions As Bridges to Learning 102

Passions As Bridges to Employment 103

When Is a Passion a Problem? 104

Important Points to Consider 106

Chapter 8 Family Dynamics 107

Parents with Asperger's 108

Recognizing Asperger's in Yourself or Your Spouse 110

Sibling Relationships 111

Extended Family 114

Your Community 116

Important Points to Consider 118

Chapter 9 Fostering Relationships 119

Your Child's Interactions 120

The Dance of Reciprocal Flow 120

Conversational "Bag of Tricks" 123

Opportunities for Bonding 126

Finding Allies 128

Is It Okay to Be Alone? 129

Important Points to Consider 131

Chapter 10 Educational Programming 133

Your Child's School Experience 134

Individuals with Disabilities Education Act 134

Developing a Plan 136

Creating the Individualized Education Program 138

Resolving Disagreements 141

Alternative Education Programs 144

Important Points to Consider 147

Chapter 11 School-Related Issues 149

The School Day 150

How Your Child Learns 150

Environmental Issues 153

Homework 155

Bullying 157

Unstructured School Environments 159

Important Points to Consider 160

Chapter 12 Significant Transitions and Change 163

Attending a New School 164

Transition to New Home 169

Transition to College 171

Handling Divorce 175

Loss of Loved Ones 178

Important Points to Consider 179

Chapter 13 Sexuality 181

The Birds and the Bees 182

Masturbation 184

Infatuation 186

Dating 188

Same-Sex Attraction 190

Important Points to Consider 192

Chapter 14 Strategies of Lifelong Value 195

Personal Schedules 196

The Touchstone 198

The Social Out 200

Acting and Music 202

Written Narratives 203

Spirituality 205

Important Points to Consider 206

Chapter 15 Transitioning to Adulthood 209

Planning for the Future 210

The Person-Centered Planning Process 211

Independent Living 214

Learning New Responsibilities 214

Don't Get Taken Advantage Of 216

Understanding Justice 218

Misunderstandings 219

Calling the Police 221

Important Points to Consider 222

Chapter 16 The Rewards of Being an Asperger's Parent 225

What Have You Learned? 226

Asperger's and the World 228

The Neurodiversity Movement 229

The Future 230

Appendix A Further Reading 231

Appendix B Website Resources 233

Index 235

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