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Jennifer-72 Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 Adding Assets http://www.freespirit.com/catalog/item_detail.cfm?ITEM_ID=506. Just started them with my ds8, they are great. Helps with the whys of being social. Also, we are just on the last chapter of Big Picture Thinking. We worked on this book with our SLP. We were discussing how much this book seems to have helped ds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbgrace Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 I know this book was mentioned upthread but I finally had a chance to look at Talkability. The book is written for verbal kids who need to develop people skills. I have no doubt the other Hanen books written for preverbal kids and the like would be just as good. I knew it existed but was put off by the high price and uncertain about it's benefit. I finally had a chance to look at it via a disability library near our new town. Wow. I so wish I had this years ago. It reminds me of RDI (Relationship Development Intervention) but is written to tell parents exactly what to do. We haven't been able to afford therapies like RDI for the last 2-3 years. I wish I had that book! I could have continued to work with him. What I'm most excited about is it clearly lays out ways to target goals like give and take conversation or tuning into others. Each area breaks down what you would see in typical development from the simplest to the most complex forms. Then it tells the parent how to help their child make discoveries in those specific area. For example I'm helping solidify some perspective taking right now. I've seen a lot of progress in my son in that area but there are still some weaknesses and I think this book will help me help him make some discoveries in that area. The first level the book addresses in that area is helping a child think about the idea that you have thoughts and I have different thoughts. Then you work toward thinking about what another person sees being different. I remember my son used to assume whoever was on the phone could see what he could see sitting in our house. That level is addressed in the book. As you get to higher levels you're working on things like deciphering teasing. That requires the child to think about what's happening in the other person's mind being different than what they are saying or pretending. So the book tells you what you see typically and then how to work on weak areas with your child. The entire approach is discovery and team oriented. It provides ideas both for working these areas into natural life and targeted approaches like games or activities. It's written for kids 3-7. From a developmental approach to autism though, like RDI, you start with skills missed developmentally no matter the age. Basically I see really practical things to help me help him make discoveries in some areas that would be of great benefit. Anyway, I'm purchasing this to use with my almost 9 year old. I just wish I had it years ago! I think if a parent is interested in a developmental rather than behavioral approach to autism but needs parent direction the Hanen materials are fantastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DyslexicParent Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 After having our child diagnosed with ADHD and LD all these years, the last two specialists we have seen suddenly mentioned Asperger's or ASD! :confused: The numerous resources mentioned are great but for an ASD newbie like me who has only read ADHD books, what is the best book to START with, e.g., - The Mislabeled Child by Brock & Fernette Eide - Helping A Child with Nonverbal Learning Disorder or Asperger's Syndrome: A Parent's Guide by Stewart, Kathryn - Asperkids: An Insider's Guide to Loving, Understanding and Teaching Children with Asperger Syndrome by Jennifer O'Toole - or Asperger's in Pink: A Mother and Daughter Guidebook for Raising (or Being!) A Girl with Asperger's by Julie Clark? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer-72 Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 Basically I see really practical things to help me help him make discoveries in some areas that would be of great benefit. Anyway, I'm purchasing this to use with my almost 9 year old. I just wish I had it years ago! I think if a parent is interested in a developmental rather than behavioral approach to autism but needs parent direction the Hanen materials are fantastic. I love Hanen materials! I honestly do not think ds would have made the language gains he has made without More Than Words and Talkability. I bought Talkability when it first came out and ds was around 4. I still pull it out every few months. I think the theory of mind section and the ways to encourage each stage are so well done. The Hanen approach to language has guided so much of my overall choices with ds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Jennifer-72 Posted July 16, 2013 Share Posted July 16, 2013 This summer ds and i have been reading through The Survival Guide for Kids with Autism Specturm Disorder http://www.amazon.com/Survival-Spectrum-Disorders-Parents-ebook/dp/B00AYULEVK/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top It is very well done. It explains ASD realistically and with a positive and hopeful perspective which is deserved and so important to give. I have talked to ds about his autism previously, but this book seems to be helping him understand himself better. I also bought a few new books for this year that I am excited about using with ds. From linguisystems Practical Theory of Mind Games, and Move Time from the Social Thinking website. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbutton Posted July 17, 2013 Share Posted July 17, 2013 Podcasts or streaming audio from the Bright Not Broken radio show--the whole program is designed for twice-exceptional kids who are on the spectrum, have ADHD, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer-72 Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 I know this thread is old, but wanted to add a new book to the list: Making Social Learning Stick. Shows how to promote and foster various language and social goals with everyday activities. Really enjoyed it and fits so well with what I try to do with ds daily. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finnella Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 After having our child diagnosed with ADHD and LD all these years, the last two specialists we have seen suddenly mentioned Asperger's or ASD! The numerous resources mentioned are great but for an ASD newbie like me who has only read ADHD books, what is the best book to START with, e.g., - The Mislabeled Child by Brock & Fernette Eide - Helping A Child with Nonverbal Learning Disorder or Asperger's Syndrome: A Parent's Guide by Stewart, Kathryn - Asperkids: An Insider's Guide to Loving, Understanding and Teaching Children with Asperger Syndrome by Jennifer O'Toole - or Asperger's in Pink: A Mother and Daughter Guidebook for Raising (or Being!) A Girl with Asperger's by Julie Clark? I finally read Jennifer O'Toole's book. I think it's a great choice. Last year, she released a book targeted at Aspie teens. I'm trying to get my DS to read it, especially since he wouldn't touch Freaks and Geeks. (The latter's a good book but my DS is not the first kid turned off by the title.) For a longer read, you can't go wrong with Tony Atwood. I know this thread is old, but wanted to add a new book to the list: Making Social Learning Stick. Shows how to promote and foster various language and social goals with everyday activities. Really enjoyed it and fits so well with what I try to do with ds daily. I'm glad you did. It reminded me to add this post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElizaG Posted May 25, 2014 Share Posted May 25, 2014 I know this book was mentioned upthread but I finally had a chance to look at Talkability. (...) It reminds me of RDI (Relationship Development Intervention) but is written to tell parents exactly what to do. I love Hanen materials! I honestly do not think ds would have made the language gains he has made without More Than Words and Talkability. It's great that the Hanen materials have helped so many families. It seems to me that Talkability is based on similar principles to RDI, but wouldn't be a substitute for it. (Not that anyone has said that it is. Just wanted to mention this. :001_smile: ) In particular, the RDI books cover a lot more of the theory, and put more emphasis on the development of foundational non-verbal skills. I'm thinking especially of the original books, such as Solving the Relationship Puzzle and Relationship Development Intervention for Young Children. The recent yellow one doesn't have as much practical advice, because it assumes the parents will be hiring a consultant. They used to have an online forum with videos that parents could access, even without a consultant. My understanding is that they've moved away from the DIY model for at least two reasons: 1) Some parents were inclined to do the suggested activities in a behaviorist way, rather than keeping the focus on the "guided participation relationship." 2) They thought that having it more controlled and professionalized would make it more likely they'd get approved for insurance coverage. Ironically, this makes it out of reach for many families in the short term. But they do still have the older books in print. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storygirl Posted June 7, 2014 Share Posted June 7, 2014 Bump! So much good info in this thread! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Heartsjoy Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 We used RDI therapy by Skype and mom doing home therapy with goals chosen together with RDI consultant. We made a leap of several years in social skills, especially perspective taking in a year and a half. Once we got some perspective taking, only a year or two behind peers, I could train and model using more conventional materials like Model Me kids and Superflex curriculum from social thinking .com I also posted two of these in the classifieds. Feel free to PM me. Melody Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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