Empowering Parents of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder Critical Decision-making for Quality Outcomes

Synopsis

This book presents an international research-based framework that has empowered parents of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) to become critical decision makers to actively guide their child’s learning and self-advocacy. Parents can use this framework to identify their child’s vision and dreams, and to work with educators and service providers to establish specific learning goals and to implement effective interventions and programs that enable their child to achieve those goals and realise their vision for the future.The book begins by reviewing available research on evidence-based practice for children with ASD and outlining the Cycle of Learning decision-making framework for parents and professionals. Throughout the remainder of the book, case studies are presented to illustrate the ways in which different parents have successfully utilised this framework to develop effective plans for their child and to advocate for learning and education programs for both their child and other children with ASD in school and community settings. In addition, it highlights concrete examples of how parents have used the framework to empower their children with ASD to develop their self-awareness and self-determination, and to be able to self-advocate as they move through adolescence and into adult life.

Book details

Author:

Amanda Webster, Joy Cumming, Susannah Rowland

ISBN:

9789811020841

Related ISBNs:

9789811020827

Publisher:

Springer Singapore, Singapore

Pages:

N/A

Reading age:

Not specified

Includes images:

Yes

Date of addition:

2018-11-05

Usage restrictions:

Copyright

Copyright date:

2017

Copyright by:

Springer Singapore, Singapore 

Adult content:

No

Language:

English

Categories:

Education, Nonfiction, Psychology, Social Studies