The Socially Included Child - by Laurie Fivozinsky Lecomer (Paperback)

About the Book

An indispensable step-by-step guide for socializing any child on the autism spectrum, this essential book is ideal for parents who want to ensure that their children enjoy the benefits and fun of socializing while still accommodating their special needs.

Book Synopsis

An indispensable step-by-step guide for socializing any child on the autism spectrum.

Parents of children with autism often end up skipping family functions, playdates, and social outings for fear that their children will be unsafe, behave inappropriately, or feel overwhelmed. Now, no matter a child's language skills or behaviors, he or she can start participating socially with LeComer's clear action steps.

The Socially Included Child introduces a new organizational tool called the I.D.E.A.L. system, which allows parents to:

I: Introduce an Activity
D: Determine the Tasks Involved
E: Evaluate Your Expectations
A: Accommodate for Success
L: List the Components of the Activity Visually

Here is the essential guide for parents who want to ensure that their children enjoy the benefits?and fun?of socializing, while still accommodating their special needs.

Review Quotes

"This book has practical solutions and great strategies that will no doubt help you and your kids get out and enjoy!"
-Jenny McCarthy, "New York Times" bestselling author
"Chock-full of practical methods for teaching children with autism. Great for both parents and teachers."
-Temple Grandin, author of "Thinking in Pictures"
"This book is an indispensable resource to empower parents with practical, hands-on help as we seek to reconnect our kids with the real world."
-Lynn M. Hamilton, parent and author of "Facing Autism: Giving Parents Reasons for Hope and Guidance for Help"
"When you're the parent of a child with autism, you know how vitally important it is to increase you child's social skills--and how challenging a task that can be. Thankfully, LeComer offers concrete strategies for facilitating your child's social interactions."
-Claire LaZebnik, coauthor of "Overcoming Autism" and "Growing Up on the Spectrum"
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About the Author

Laurie Fivozinsky LeComer, EdM, is a special educator and a nationally recognized behavioral and developmental consultant. She is the author of The Socially Included Child.