Multicoloured mayhem : parenting the many shades of adolescents and children with autism, Asperger syndrome, and AD/HD /
Jackson, Jacqui.
Multicoloured mayhem : parenting the many shades of adolescents and children with autism, Asperger syndrome, and AD/HD / Jacqui Jackson. - 1st American pbk. ed. - London ; New York : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2004. - 1 online resource (1 volume)
Includes bibliographical references.
Meet the Jacksons -- An autism cocktail -- An extra splash of colour -- The causes of autism -- The autism detective -- The autism, AD/HD overlap -- A colourful tapestry -- Autism -- A bit more about Ben -- A diagnosis of autism -- School -- Routine and change -- Therapies and interventions -- AD/HD : and a bit more about Joe -- Does my child have AD/HD? -- Parenting the AD/HD child -- School and AD/HD -- Interventions -- Asperger syndrome -- AS 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! -- Cherish the moment -- Large families -- Food for thought -- Sibling situations -- Sibling rivalry -- Siblings of children with autism -- Sibling of children of AD/HD -- Communication chaos -- Adolescence -- Teenage transformations -- Avoiding conflict -- Setting boundaries -- Sex, drugs, and rock and roll -- Holidays : coping with change -- Disneyland diaries -- A change is as good as a rest -- Travel tips -- Disney advice -- Put safety first -- Autism nightmares -- AD/HD hazards -- Anxieties of as 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 -- Appendices.
Jacqui Jackson has seven children. Luke (author of Freaks, Geeks and Asperger Syndrome) has Asperger Syndrome, Joe has ADHD, and Ben has autism. Life is anything but straightforward, but the chaos of the Jacksons' lives is threaded through with humor and common sense. Full of anecdotes and lively thinking, the book explains vividly what it is like to parent young people with such a range of conditions, and provides a wealth of helpful and creative advice for other parents and carers. Anyone who has wondered what life in such a family might be like will be fascinated.
1417500794 (electronic bk.) 9781417500796 (electronic bk.) 1281325554 9781281325556 9781846424281 (electronic bk.) 1846424283 (electronic bk.) 9786611325558 6611325557
Autistic children--Care.
Autistic children--Family relationships.
Asperger's syndrome--Patients--Family relationships.
Attention-deficit-disordered children.
Hyperactive children.
Developmentally disabled children--Care.
Parents of autistic children.
Parenting.
Parenting
Enfants autistes--Soins.
Enfants autistes--Relations familiales.
Syndrome d'Asperger--Patients--Relations familiales.
Enfants inattentifs.
Enfants hyperactifs.
Enfants atteints de troubles du développement--Soins.
Parents d'enfants autistes.
Rôle parental.
FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS--Children with Special Needs.
FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS--Learning Disabilities.
Asperger's syndrome--Patients--Family relationships.
Attention-deficit-disordered children.
Autistic children--Care.
Autistic children--Family relationships.
Developmentally disabled children--Care.
Hyperactive children.
Parenting.
Parents of autistic children.
Electronic books.
Electronic books.
RJ506.A9 / J325 2004eb
649/.154
Multicoloured mayhem : parenting the many shades of adolescents and children with autism, Asperger syndrome, and AD/HD / Jacqui Jackson. - 1st American pbk. ed. - London ; New York : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2004. - 1 online resource (1 volume)
Includes bibliographical references.
Meet the Jacksons -- An autism cocktail -- An extra splash of colour -- The causes of autism -- The autism detective -- The autism, AD/HD overlap -- A colourful tapestry -- Autism -- A bit more about Ben -- A diagnosis of autism -- School -- Routine and change -- Therapies and interventions -- AD/HD : and a bit more about Joe -- Does my child have AD/HD? -- Parenting the AD/HD child -- School and AD/HD -- Interventions -- Asperger syndrome -- AS 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! -- Cherish the moment -- Large families -- Food for thought -- Sibling situations -- Sibling rivalry -- Siblings of children with autism -- Sibling of children of AD/HD -- Communication chaos -- Adolescence -- Teenage transformations -- Avoiding conflict -- Setting boundaries -- Sex, drugs, and rock and roll -- Holidays : coping with change -- Disneyland diaries -- A change is as good as a rest -- Travel tips -- Disney advice -- Put safety first -- Autism nightmares -- AD/HD hazards -- Anxieties of as 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 -- Appendices.
Jacqui Jackson has seven children. Luke (author of Freaks, Geeks and Asperger Syndrome) has Asperger Syndrome, Joe has ADHD, and Ben has autism. Life is anything but straightforward, but the chaos of the Jacksons' lives is threaded through with humor and common sense. Full of anecdotes and lively thinking, the book explains vividly what it is like to parent young people with such a range of conditions, and provides a wealth of helpful and creative advice for other parents and carers. Anyone who has wondered what life in such a family might be like will be fascinated.
1417500794 (electronic bk.) 9781417500796 (electronic bk.) 1281325554 9781281325556 9781846424281 (electronic bk.) 1846424283 (electronic bk.) 9786611325558 6611325557
Autistic children--Care.
Autistic children--Family relationships.
Asperger's syndrome--Patients--Family relationships.
Attention-deficit-disordered children.
Hyperactive children.
Developmentally disabled children--Care.
Parents of autistic children.
Parenting.
Parenting
Enfants autistes--Soins.
Enfants autistes--Relations familiales.
Syndrome d'Asperger--Patients--Relations familiales.
Enfants inattentifs.
Enfants hyperactifs.
Enfants atteints de troubles du développement--Soins.
Parents d'enfants autistes.
Rôle parental.
FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS--Children with Special Needs.
FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS--Learning Disabilities.
Asperger's syndrome--Patients--Family relationships.
Attention-deficit-disordered children.
Autistic children--Care.
Autistic children--Family relationships.
Developmentally disabled children--Care.
Hyperactive children.
Parenting.
Parents of autistic children.
Electronic books.
Electronic books.
RJ506.A9 / J325 2004eb
649/.154