Autism and everyday executive function : a strengths-based approach for improving attention, memory, organization and flexibility / Paula Moraine.
| Author/creator | Moraine, Paula author. |
| Format | Electronic |
| Publication | London : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2016. |
| Copyright Date | copyright 2016 |
| Description | 1 online resource (160 pages) |
| Supplemental Content | https://go.openathens.net/redirector/ecu.edu?url=http://www.aspresolver.com/aspresolver.asp?CTV4;3388766 |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Preface -- Introduction -- 1. The Autism Kaleidoscope -- 2. Salutogenesis and Sensory Coordination -- 3. Autistic Languages and Communication -- 4. Unlocking the Executive Functions through the Autistic Access Points -- 5. Executive Functions in the Autistic Experience -- Conclusion -- Appendix: Pia Hämälänen's Personal Description of her Experience as an Autistic Adult. |
| Abstract | Understand and support executive function in individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) with this fully-explained, innovative model. Showing how to use an individual's strengths to address executive functioning weaknesses, this approach will also help to build a strong foundation for social and communication skills. Advocating a person-centered approach, the author describes the importance of identifying the individual's preferred style of engagement and communication, and how sensory experiences impact their thoughts, feelings, and actions. She explains how to use this information to identify the individual's strengths and weaknesses across eight key areas which are the building blocks of executive functions: attention; memory; organization; time management; initiative; behavior; goal setting and flexibility. These areas can be used daily to establish predictability and offer a foundation for interpreting, processing and understanding the world with flexibility. Professionals and parents can also use them as the basis of an Individualized Education Plan (IEP), or to create personalized interventions and support at school or at home. |
| General note | Title from resource description page (viewed October 05, 2017). |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (page 155), index, and glossary. |
| Language | In English. |
| Issued in other form | Original version: 9781784500894 9781849057257 |
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