"Hope for Autism: 10 Practical Solutions to Everyday Challenges", provides answers to the many questions posed daily by parents desperately seeking ways to simplify the lives and daily tasks of their children living with autism. This book addresses topics such as making eye contact, sleeping, trying new foods, homework, play skills, tantrums, communication, waiting, toileting, and transitions. Many question if autism has become the new norm. Research reveals that one in every 68 children are diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), a group of developmental disabilities that cause significant social, communication, and behavioral challenges. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), over 2 million individuals in the United States, and tens of millions worldwide, are affected with ASD. Yet, there is no cure. Such shockingly high statistics leave parents feeling hopeless and desperate for solutions. Hope for Autism: 10 Practical Solutions to Everyday Challenges provides the hope they seek! Incorporating a multi-disciplinary approach, Hope for Autism: 10 Practical Solutions to Everyday Challenges, allows the reader to: -Discover the appropriate way to develop social stories, a visual guide that presents information in a story format to help children with ASD learn daily routines, expectations, procedures, and behavioral standards. -Gain access to the M-CHAT-R (Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddlers), a scientifically validated screening tool used to assess the risk of ASD in children 16 to 30 months of age. -Obtain insight from a host of specialists in designated fields such as feeding, vision, dental, clinical psychology, applied behavior, and speech therapy, just to name a few. -Get connected to social networks, support groups, and local/online resources. -Be empowered from practical solutions and the insightful interviews from a variety of specialists.
Author Biography:
TYNEISE SEABOROUGH, OTR/L, is an author, national speaker, and pediatric occupational therapist. She has over a decade of clinical experience in a variety of settings: school systems, private practice, and outpatient settings (pediatric and adult). Moreover as a special education teacher and a special instructor, Tyneise has received esoteric training in behavior management and Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). As a featured guest on several radio stations, she has become a voice that raises autism awareness. As a national speaker, she has traveled extensively to conduct continuing education courses on autism, with Cross Country Education. Throughout the year, she also presents at local events and autism conferences. Because of her extensive experience and passion for working with children living with ASD, Tyneise Seaborough authored Hope for Autism: 10 Practical Solutions to Everyday Challenges. Additionally, she is the host of the Hope for Autism Podcast, which provides hope to caregivers of children on the spectrum.
