For young children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and others who have challenges in interacting and communicating, early intervention is key--and parents can play a vital role. Developed through work with hundreds of families, this book presents engaging, evidence-based techniques for enriching your child's social communication skills (up to age 6). The strategies can be easily integrated into daily routines, such as meals, bathtime, bedtime, and playtime. Designed for use as part of a therapist-guided program, the manual has a convenient large-size format and includes 20 reproducible forms. You also get access to a companion website, where you can download and print the forms for repeated use and view video clips of parents using the techniques. Professionals who want to implement Project ImPACT should purchase the authors' two-book set (ISBN 978-1-4625-3814-0), which includes this manual plus a coach's guide. New to This Edition *Reflects the latest research and the ongoing development of the authors' approach. *Even more user friendly; skills parents need to learn are simplified and streamlined. *Chapter on managing challenging behavior. *Numerous graphics to help you remember and use the strategies. *Appropriate for a broader range of children, including those without an ASD diagnosis.
The Project ImPACT Guide to Coaching Parents I. An Introduction to Project ImPACT 1. Project ImPACT: An Overview 2. Planning and Implementing Project ImPACT 3. Collaborating with Parents in Project ImPACT 4. Project ImPACT Intake II. Individual Parent Coaching Model Guidelines Unit 1. Getting Started Unit 2. Focus on Your Child Unit 3. Adjust Your Communication Unit 4. Create Opportunities Unit 5. Teach New Skills Unit 6. Shape the Interaction Unit 7. Moving Forward Unit 8. (Optional) Manage Your Child's Challenging Behavior III. Group Parent Coaching Model Guidelines Unit 1. Getting Started Unit 2. Focus on Your Child and Adjust Communication Unit 3. Create Opportunities Unit 4. Teach New Communication Skills Unit 5. Teach New Imitation and Play Skills Unit 6. Shape the Interaction and Moving Forward Appendix. Web-Based Materials References The Project ImPACT Manual for Parents About This Manual 1. Getting Started 2. Focus on Your Child 3. Adjust Your Communication 4. Create Opportunities 5. Teach New Skills 6. Shape the Interaction 7. Moving Forward 8. (Optional) Manage Your Child's Challenging Behavior Further Reading
