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Ten Things Every Child with Autism Wishes You Knew
by
Ellen Notbohm (Goodreads Author)
Winner of an iParenting Media Award and Honorable Mention in the 2005 ForeWord Book of the Year Awards! Every parent, teacher, social worker, therapist, and physician should have this succinct and informative book in their back pocket. Framed with both humor and compassion, the book defines the top ten characteristics that illuminate the minds and hearts of children with a...more
Paperback, 110 pages
Published
January 1st 2005
by Future Horizons
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Nov 12, 2012
Gavin Bollard
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5 of 5 stars
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read-in-2012,
autism-and-asperger-s-syndrome
This is quite an unusual book. It's not a practical guide to handling day to day issues with Autism, nor is it a dry clinical description of Autism. It's essentially a book promoting a new paradigm, (a whole new outlook) on Autism. It provides you with an understanding of some key positive concepts and then goes on to show how they can be put into practical use on a daily basis.
I feel that this book could be better described with the considerably less catchy title of; Ten concepts which your fut...more
I feel that this book could be better described with the considerably less catchy title of; Ten concepts which your fut...more
This book is written by a mom who has a child with ADHD and a child with autism. She was determined to figure out how to help her son achieve his full potential and become successful. She talks about the ups and downs, but they have already had many triumphal moments. She figured out what things her son could not cope with and attempted to eliminate prolonged exposure to these things. She talked about his need for a schedule and his need to know what was going to happen next. Structure seemed to...more
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As it says in the blurb "Every parent, teacher ... should have this succinct and informative book in their back pocket ... with humour and compassion ... illuminating the minds and hearts of children with autism".
A truly marvellous book. Its brevity, readability and compassion gives it a lot of very digestible stuff to say on humanity, with autism the searchlight.
Then things a child (with autism) wishes you knew:
1) I am first am first an foremost a child. I have autism. I am not primarily "aut...more
A truly marvellous book. Its brevity, readability and compassion gives it a lot of very digestible stuff to say on humanity, with autism the searchlight.
Then things a child (with autism) wishes you knew:
1) I am first am first an foremost a child. I have autism. I am not primarily "aut...more
Very good. Not particularly well copy-edited, but I guess that’s what I’m to expect from what’s essentially a niche book from a small (niche) publisher. The information contained in the book was interesting and, assuming it’s all accurate, useful.
The author draws on her own experiences, as well as current research into Autism Spectrum Disorder to present the reader with a number of aspects of ASD and to show to us how our knowledge of these aspects can help us deal more effectively with children...more
The author draws on her own experiences, as well as current research into Autism Spectrum Disorder to present the reader with a number of aspects of ASD and to show to us how our knowledge of these aspects can help us deal more effectively with children...more
This is the best book on autism I have read, and I have read a lot. It helped me to understand more of what my own child was thinking, his limitations and his abilities. I would recommend this book to anyone who is curious, knows someone with autism or has a child with autism or just cares. It changed my life and I have given it to so many other people. It isn't full of theories and conspiracies and technical terms, it is full of understanding and compassion.
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Wow there were so many things that I learned from this book, and quite a few that pertain to all children and parents when it comes to living a good life and helping our kids be all they can be. I did have a hard time not feeling guilty at how positive the author says she was from the start of her son's diagnosis. I am trying, and hopefully I will get to where she is at some point. I think one of the things I liked the most is when she talks about not dwelling on what you don't have.
She states "...more
She states "...more
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This book really is amazingly good. It is easy to read and also informative. If you are not familiar with autism, you will learn about a lot of the basic information and if you know someone with autism it may truly help you to understand them just a little bit better. I took a number of notes as I was reading and as soon as I finished the book I thought to myself how it would be a good book to re-read again in the future.
I enjoyed the perspective this book was written from. The author is the par...more
I enjoyed the perspective this book was written from. The author is the par...more
This was given to me this Christmas from my sister-in-law whose son (my nephew) is on the autism spectrum. For anyone unfamiliar with the diagnosis, it's a great primer. The author offers, obviously, ten things that will help with interacting and understanding kids with autism. I learned some helpful tidbits that have certainly increased my understanding in regards to my nephew, but also in regards to my high school students who may be on the spectrum.
Very easy to read - she does a pretty good...more
Very easy to read - she does a pretty good...more
This book is a must read for anyone who is an educator or one who will ever associate with someone on the spectrum. The author did a wonderful job of identifying the characteristics of the spectrum. She also did so in a manner that was very easy for the layperson to understand. At times while reading, I did feel some sense of not having done enough to work with my child's condition. Other times I felt frustrated because of the lack of funds/acceptable insurance coverage to give my son the treatm...more
I have read many books about or related to autism, and this one is now, by far, my favorite. Every page is full of explanations, helpful insight, and the highest level of understanding of what parents of children with autism go through every day. Some tidbits I read on just the right days, insight that was inexplicably tied to whatever situation I found myself in. And the author's shared experiences, both triumphant and heartbroken, bear such striking similarities to my own, I found myself in te...more
1) Do not let Autism limit what I can try.
2) Remember my sensory issues. My bad behavior might be because I am feeling sensitive to something.
3) Distinguish between won't and can't. I will not respond to commands issued from the other room because I can't.
4) I am very literal and will not understand idioms, puns, inferences, etc.
5) Be patient with my limited vocabulary and echolalia.
6) I am very visually oriented. Pictures help me understand a LOT!
7) Focus on what I can do, rather than what I ca...more
2) Remember my sensory issues. My bad behavior might be because I am feeling sensitive to something.
3) Distinguish between won't and can't. I will not respond to commands issued from the other room because I can't.
4) I am very literal and will not understand idioms, puns, inferences, etc.
5) Be patient with my limited vocabulary and echolalia.
6) I am very visually oriented. Pictures help me understand a LOT!
7) Focus on what I can do, rather than what I ca...more
Everyone should read this book, whether you're exposed to those living with autism or not.
My sister-in-law recommends some good reading and I have to say, THIS book provides terrific insights as to how we all can communicate better with the children in our lives. While the book is primarily intended to help families and teachers better understand how children somewhere on the Autism Spectrum or Aspergers need us to communicate, I find myself rethinking my approach on communication with everyone. A simple phrase like: "It's raining cats and dogs" can leave a LOT to the imagination. Wh...more
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My oldest daughter recently received a diagnosis of autism. The first day I was doing internet searches and realized I just needed to take a step back til I talked to the autism specialiast through our medical providor. She gave a book title or two and I went to a book site to look for it. In scrolling at other recommended books, I saw this one. It looked good so I decided to buy it. It was the first book on autism that I've read. I'm so glad it was! It really helped me understand a lot and in a...more
Sep 20, 2008
Michele Lee
rated it
5 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
Every parent or person dealing with an autistic person
Recommended to Michele by:
my husband
Shelves:
psychology-ece-modculture
This book reads easy and fast and it should be handed out to every parent whose child is diagnosed on the Autism Spectrum. It can change the perceptions of anyone--family, friend, educator or counselor--who is face with the baffling behavior of an autistic child. I cannot impress just how much this slim volume can help.
The core beliefs in 10 Things Every Child With Autism Wishes You Knew are:
-All behaviors happen for a reason.
And
-All behavior is communication.
The focus is on presenting (not...more
The core beliefs in 10 Things Every Child With Autism Wishes You Knew are:
-All behaviors happen for a reason.
And
-All behavior is communication.
The focus is on presenting (not...more
I first read this book in 2007 as a public school teacher trying to understand my students with Autism better. In 2010, my one-year-old son was diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder. The keys in this book were put into even greater perspective. Navigating the Spectrum with my son and my students has been inspiring, challenging, draining, and fulfilling all in one. I recommend this book to anyone who deals with children, not just those with Spectrum disorders.
This book is definitely worth reading whether you have a child with autism or not. While most of the information portrayed in it was not "new" to me, it was a much needed reminder that he is a unique and individual person with his own strengths & faults (much like the rest of us). The author recommends taking a step back, being patient with your child & doing what YOU know to be best for him/her regardless of social convention or beliefs.
I can see how this book would be very helpful if you are a parent with a child who was just diagnosed with Autism. However, I was looking for a book that would give me specific advice on what to do or not to do if you have a child with Autism in the classroom. I have become a substitute paraprofessional (teacher's aid) and quite frequently work with children who are in the spectrum. This book was good, but not exactly what I was looking for.
If you ever deal with a child with autism in any capacity and you want a general overview of the disorder, this is an excellent book. As a mother of a child with autism I give this book to his new teacher at the beginning of every year. It is a very fast read, and therefore does not bog the teacher down with a lot of information, but it has enough to really help the teacher understand the challenges faced by these children.
Great advice for parents and people who work with children with autism. In fact, I found this a book useful for parenting any child, really--accepting them for who they are, working with the child you have, and loving them for their gifts. Very uplifting and practical too, from the mother of a child (who's now an adult) with autism.
This is a great, quick read for anyone who may be (or is) dealing with a child with Autism Spectrum Disorder. It is not the end-all and be- all of all information about Autism, but it's an excellent Cliff's Notes. The List at the beginning is something you can re-read to yourself quickly and easily anytime you need a reminder.
This is a book that puts it all into perspective - very generalized, but understandable too - and is a book that every educator or adult that deals with children should read. No matter where a child is on the Autism spectrum, this book will help you understand them and how their everyday lives are affected by this diagnosis!
A really great book about the importance of looking for the positive attributes in children with autism/ASD, rather than viewing their diagnosis as a doom sentence. It's a quick read but has tons of great information. A lot of the tips are very applicable to working with all children, not just those with autism/ASD. It has been very helpful to me in working with these students.
This is a really short book, meant to read like an introduction for parents discovering their child has autism. However, it was really good for me too, because it reminded me of some things that I had "forgotten" because it seemed my children had moved beyond them. The author does a great job of taking a principle and explaining how it looks at 3 and how it looks at 11, something I REALLY needed to relearn.
My favorite book on autism. After being so overwhelmed finding out my child had autism and not really understanding it, this was the best book out there that helped me understand what was going on in terms that didn't go over my head.
If you want get a basic idea of what autism is and most of the things that we are starting to deal with in our family, read this book! It was extremely helpful and I hope all of my family and friends will read this so we can talk about it. She has some other books on autism that I will definitely be checking out.
This was a really brilliant book! I gained lots of information not only about how to talk and interact with my daughter, but information and ideas that challenged my own thinking and I think will help me to become a better mother and advocate for my daughter.
The compassion that the reader should purvey to those who have autism is pervasive throughout this book. Ten simple things that could profoundly change how we treat those individuals on the spectrum.
This is a parent every single parent should read while taking notes whether their child is on the spectrum or not. No two children, including so-called normal ones, are alike, and there are ideas and viewpoints each one of us needs to consider. Because that is how we will help each child succeed to their fullest potential.
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Dec 07, 2012 07:22pm