Overview

Make leisure time fun for all children and adults with autism spectrum disorders. Meaningful leisure time should be a part of the day that all look forward to enjoying. For many, it can cause anxiety and fear. This book provides comprehensive, structured strategies introducing meaningful leisure time to ASD children and adults, which they can practice at home, school, and in the community. This book has a wealth of ASD information, including forms and charts that will help to assess sensory needs; select ageappropriate activities and assist in determining the level of interest in specific activities; 48 “Activity Cards” for going to the park, playing games, and many more!

Full Product Details

Author:   Phyllis Coyne ,  Mary Lou Klagge ,  Colleen Nyberg ,  Mary Lou Klagge
Publisher:   Future Horizons Incorporated
Imprint:   Future Horizons Incorporated
Edition:   Revised and Expanded ed
Dimensions:   Width: 21.60cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 27.90cm
Weight:   0.712kg
ISBN:  

9781941765036

ISBN 10:   1941765033
Pages:   288
Publication Date:   13 April 2016
Audience:   General/trade ,  Professional and scholarly ,  General ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Preface Contents of This Book Revisions and Additions in the Second Edition How to Use This Book Chapter 1: Leisure and Autism Spectrum Disorder Importance of Leisure Engagement Nature of Autism Spectrum Disorder Three Individuals Featured in this Book Pattern of Leisure Engagement Summary Chapter 2: Components of Leisure Development The Immediate Component The Exposure Component The Training Component Interrelationship of the Components of Leisure Development Summary Chapter 3: Leisure Assessment Interviews Direct Observation Surveys Recording Leisure Pattern and Skills Summary Chapter 4: The Immediate Component of Leisure Development Key Elements of the Immediate Component Meaningful Engagement During Unstructured Time Sensory Preferences and Special Interests Untaught Materials and Activities with Minimal Supervision Formative Assessment Summary Chapter 5: The Exposure Component of Leisure Development Key Elements of the Exposure Component Discovery of New Leisure Interests Guidelines for Activity Selection Repeated and Supported Exposure to New Activities Formative Assessment Summary Chapter 6: The Training Component of Leisure Development Key Elements of the Training Component Leisure Activities and Related Skills Development Guidelines for Prioritizing Activities Systematic Training Formative Assessment Summary Appendices: Forms, Charts & Activity Cards Appendix Contents Appendix A. Leisure Behavior & Activities Lists Appendix B. Blank Forms for Assessment Appendix C. Support and Training Strategies Appendix D. Activity Cards References

Reviews

This book provides structured strategies to introduce meaningful leisure time to children and adults with an ASD that they can practice at home, in school, and in the community. It includes forms and charts to assess sensory need and select age-appropriate activities. - Autism Eye This resource should be on the bookshelves of all who love or work with ASD children and adults. It's a well-written, user-friendly guide full of structured strategies to make leisure time fun instead of anxiety-provoking. If you are the parent of an autistic child who requires your constant presence and you find even attending to your personal needs (like taking a shower) difficult, you will value the time when your child learns to enjoy activities to entertain himself safely with minimal supervision. This is a resource to be used again and again. It has practical and comprehensive information to increase the quality of life of autistics and their families by guiding them to find personally meaningful and satisfying leisure pursuits. Because of its importance to quality of life, leisure is being included more and more in individual support plans (ISPs), individualized educational plans (IEPs), and other formal plans for those with ASD. - Frienshipcircle.org, 5 Books for Those Supporting Individuals with Autism and Sensory Issues

This book provides structured strategies to introduce meaningful leisure time to children and adults with an ASD that they can practice at home, in school, and in the community. It includes forms and charts to assess sensory need and select age-appropriate activities. - Autism Eye

Author Information

Phyllis Coyne, M.S., has enhanced the quality of life of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) for 40 years. She initially worked as a therapeutic recreation specialist, then as a special education teacher, and finally as an autism consultant for the past 30 years. Mary Lou (Vandenburg) Klagge has been in the special education field for 35 years. She was a classroom teacher for preschool through elementary aged children with a variety of disabilities, including ASD, for 24 of those years. She taught in a summer program designed for elementary through high school aged individuals with ASD to access recreational and leisure activities throughout the community. Colleen Nyberg has dedicated 26 years to teaching and consulting in the field of ASD and improving the understanding of autism for parents and professionals . She specialized in Early Intervention during her teaching years and branched out into trainings and presentations.

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