The Way I See It by Grandin, Temple;

Short description:

Gain insight into autisma??TMs daily challenges through practical tips, clear doa??TMs and dona??TMts, and research-based strategies tailored for families, educators, and autistic individuals. It addresses avoiding labels, early intervention, managing screen time, career exploration, and navigating sensory challenges.

Long description:

Temple Grandin's window into the subjective experience of autism is of value to all of us who hope to gain a deeper understanding of the human mind by exploring the ways in which it responds to the world's challenges. ? The Washington Times.

In this updated and expanded sixth edition of The Way I See It, Dr. Temple Grandin gets to the REAL issues of autism?the ones parents, teachers, and autistic individuals face every day. Temple offers helpful do's and don?ts, practical strategies, and try-it-now tips all based on her insider perspective and scientific research.

Topics include:

• Alternative vs. conventional medicine
• How to avoid getting trapped by labels
• The importance of early educational intervention
• How to control video gaming and screen time
• Exploring careers and applying talents
• And much more!

Dr. Grandin has packed a wealth of knowledge into this book, which serves as an excellent reference resource for topics related to autism. This handy reference book contains much of the information from the three smaller books in the series, Autism and Education, Autism and Adolescence, and Autism, Sensory and Behavior, all in one accessible place.

Whether you?re searching for something specific or reading cover-to-cover, The Way I See It is required reading for everyone whose life is touched by autism. The sixth edition contains a new section on autism and sensory challenges, as well as updated research throughout.

Table of Contents:

Chapter I: The Importance of Early Educational Intervention

Do Not Get Trapped by Labels

Economical Quality Programs for Young Children with ASD

Different Types of Thinking in Autism

Higher Expectations Yield Results

Teaching Turn Taking

What School Is Best for My Child with ASD?

Chapter 2: Teaching & Education

Finding a Child?s Area of Strength

Teaching How to Generalize

The Importance of Developing Talent

Teaching People with Autism/Asperger?s to Be More Flexible

Teaching Concepts to Children with Autism

Bottom-Up Thinking and Learning Rules

Laying the Foundation for Reading Comprehension

Motivating Students

Getting Kids Turned On to Reading

Too Much Video Gaming and Screen Time

Service Dogs and Autism

The Importance of Choices

The Importance of Practical Problem-Solving Skills

Learning to Do Assignments That Other People Appreciate

Learning Never Stops

Chapter 3: Sensory Issues

Sensory Problems Are Variable

Visual Processing Problems in Autism

Auditory Processing and Sound Over Sensitivity in Autism

Incorporating Sensory Methods into Your Autism Program

The Effect of Sensory and Perceptual Difficulties on Learning Patterns

Environmental Enrichment Therapy for Autism

Chapter 4: Understanding Nonverbal Autism

A Social Teenager Trapped Inside

You Asked Me!

Why Do Kids with Autism Stim?

Tito Lives in a World of Sensory Scrambling

Understanding the Mind of a Nonverbal Person with Autism

Solving Behavior Problems in Nonverbal Individuals with Autism

Whole-Task Teaching for Individuals with Severe Autism

Chapter 5: Behavior Issues

Disability versus Just Bad Behaviors

Innovative Methods for Handling Hitting, Biting, and Kicking in Adults with Severe Autism

Rudeness is Inexcusable

The Need to Be Perfect

Autism & Religion: Teach Goodness

Chapter 6: Social Functioning

Insights into Autistic Social Problems

Learning Social Rules

Emotional Differences Among Individuals with Autism or Asperger?s

Healthy Self-Esteem

Four Cornerstones of Social Awareness

Questions about Connecticut Shooter Adam Lanza, Asperger?s Syndrome, and SPD

Children with Autism Lack Joint Attention

Chapter 7: Medications & Biomedical Issues

Alternative versus Conventional Medicine

Hidden Medical Problems Can Cause Behavior Problems

Evaluating Treatments

Medication Usage: Risk versus Benefit Decisions

Medical Therapies

My Treatment for Ringing in the Ears

Chapter 8: Cognition & Brain Research

Lose the Social Skills, Gain Savant Skills?

People on the Spectrum Focus on Details

The Extreme Male Theory of Autism

Detect Babies at Risk for Developing Autism with Head Measurements

Thinking in Details

A Look Inside the Visual-Thinking Brain

Brain Cortex Structure Similar in Brilliant Scientists and Autism

The Role of Genetics and Environmental Factors in Causing Autism

Chapter 9: Adult Issues & Employment

Improving Time Management and Organizational Skills

Employment Advice: Tips for Getting and Holding a Job

Teens with ASD Must Learn Both Social and Work Skills to Keep Jobs

Happy People on the Autism Spectrum Have Satisfying Jobs or Hobbies

Inside or Outside? The Autism/Asperger?s Culture

Portfolios Can Open Job and College Opportunities

Going to College: Tips for People with Autism

Finding Mentors and Appropriate Colleges

Reasonable Accommodation for Individuals on the Autism Spectrum

Get Out and Experience Life!

Can My Adolescent Drive a Car?

Innovative Thinking Paves the Way for AS Career Success

The Link Between Autism Genetics and Genius

My Sense of Self-Identity