Autism: What Does It Mean to Me? is an indispensable and transformative
tool, and lifelong companion for autistic people, their parents and
families, and professionals. Written by internationally renowned autism
trainer, teacher, and advocate and best-selling author Catherine
Faherty, the workbook is engaged by the autistic child or adult to
enhance self-understanding and awareness and foster communication with
others about needs, preferences, and identity. Most every facet of a
person's life is explored, including areas particular to autism, and
areas every person engages with. Among these are: ways of thinking,
including focused interests perfection versus doing your best the
support of schedules sensory experience, including stimming creative
expression learning about and interacting with people writing Social
Stories understanding speech and expressions in others types of
communication, including verbal or nonverbal self-advocacy and
miscommunication supportive structures for school and approaching IEPs
friendship, play, online acquaintances and safety emotions, including
feeling anxious or upset, depression, and outbursts The book concludes
with an extended section on happiness, including relaxation, exercise,
gratitude, forgiveness, kindness, positive attitude, and making the
world a better place. Extensive materials designed especially for older
readers, as well as for parents, therapists, and teachers, are included.
Understanding what's actually true and supporting acceptance and
appreciation form the cornerstones of Catherine's approach and the
workbook. This new book is completely updated and revised from the
original edition with the "Asperger's" title. It adds more than 150
pages of brand new material and worksheets
