Abigail Werner James , Kaiyee Tay (Illustrator)
Autism and Appropriate Touch
- ISBN 13:
- 9781849057912
- author:
- Abigail Werner James , Kaiyee Tay (Illustrator)
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2015
- Pages:
- 136
- Dimensions:
- 21.6 x 0.8 x 27.9 cm
- Genre:
- Health, Family & Lifestyle, Medical & Healthcare Practitioners, Internal Medicine
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Helping Children and Teens Understand Physical Interaction: A Practical Guide for Autism. This photocopiable resource provides a clear and structured approach to teaching social rules of touch and personal space to children and teens with Autism Spectrum Disorder. The book covers various groups of people they are likely to encounter, including family members, teachers, peers, strangers, and medical professionals. Through accompanying worksheets and activities, children learn about different types of touch, settings, body parts, and duration. The guide also includes discussions on how to teach children to recognize inappropriate touch and what is considered acceptable self-touch. By using this practical resource, parents, educators, and caregivers can help keep children safe and equipped with the skills they need to navigate everyday situations. Suitable for use in family, educational, and community settings, this book offers a valuable tool for supporting individuals on the Autism Spectrum.