Multicoloured mayhem : parenting the many shades of adolescents and children with autism, Asperger syndrome, and AD/HD

Jackson, Jacqui2004

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Jacqui Jackson has seven children. Luke has Asperger syndrome, Joe has AD/HD and Ben has autism. The chaos of their family life is threaded through with humour and common sense. This book explains vividly what it is like to parent young people with such a range of conditions.

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Main title:

Multicoloured mayhem : parenting the many shades of adolescents and children with autism, Asperger syndrome, and AD/HD / Jacqui Jackson.

Author:

Jackson, Jacqui

Imprint:

London : Jessica Kingsley, 2004.

Collation:

256 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

Notes:

Formerly CIP. UkIncludes bibliographical references (p. 250) and index.

Contents:

Meet the Jacksons -- An autism cocktail -- An extra splash of colour -- The causes of autism -- The autism detective -- The overlap between AD/HD and autism -- A colourful tapestry -- Autism -- A bit more about Ben -- A diagnosis of autism -- School -- Routine and change -- Therapies and interventions -- AD/HD : and now a bit more about Joe! -- Does my child have AD/HD? -- Parenting the AD/HD child -- School and AD/HD -- Interventions -- Asperger syndrome -- Asperger syndrome- a 'mild' form of autism -- Awaiting a diagnosis -- Asperger syndrome in the family -- Running an 'emulator' -- Asperger syndrome and adolescence -- Different is cool -- Family fun -- An unseen guest -- ... and a few more visitors! -- Treasured memories -- Large families -- Food for thought -- Sibling situations -- Sibling rivalry -- Siblings of children with autism ans AS -- Sibling of children of AD/HD -- Language difficulties and siblings -- On the positive side -- Adolescence -- Teenage transformations -- Avoiding conflict -- Setting boundaries -- Sex, drugs, and rock and roll -- Holidays : coping with change -- Disney World diaries -- A change is as good as a rest -- Travel tips -- Disney advice -- Put safety first -- Autism nightmares -- AD/HD hazards -- Anxieties of asperger syndrome -- Dangers of dyspraxia -- Safety suggestions -- The parents' survival guide -- A time for everything -- Count your blessings -- Maintaining your own identity -- Sleeping sickness -- Survival skills -- A conclusion to the chaos.

ISBN:

9781843101710 (pbk)

Dewey class:

649.152

Language:

English

Subject:

Autistic children -- CareAutistic children -- Family relationshipsAsperger's syndrome -- Patients -- Family relationshipsAttention-deficit hyperactivity disorder -- Patients -- CareDevelopmentally disabled children -- CareParents of autistic childrenParenting

BRN:

432752

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