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Survival Strategies for People on the Autism Spectrum

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Survival Strategies for People on the Autism Spectrum is an accessible and practical self-help guide for people with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs), written by an author who himself experiences the challenges and behavioural traits associated with ASDs. Fleisher's comprehensive guide gives advice and practical suggestions on how people with ASDs can manage daily life and independence successfully. From how to use electrical appliances safely to preparing for a journey using public transport, the author covers a wide range of everyday situations. His fascination with mathematics informs some of his thoughts about simple domestic tasks, such as putting on a shirt and tie, and his observations of the world at large. Survival Strategies will be an invaluable source of advice and reassurance for people with ASDs across a wide age range. It also gives important insights for relatives and friends of people on the autism spectrum and for professionals working with them in an educational or therapeutic capacity.
Introduction. 1. Summary of Contents and Aims. 2. An Overview of Autism. 3. The Worry of the What If Scenario. 4. The Vital Role of Communication. 5. The Art of Independent Living. 6. Rules of Socialising. 7. Further Education and Training Survival Guide. 8. The World of Sport as an Aid. 9. The Challenge of Sharing Ideas with the Wider Audience. 10. Dealing with Uncertainty. 11. Autism in a Nutshell. Appendix: Fun With Numbers!
Fleisher's story is one of a highly intelligent young man-who has managed to overcome or at least mitigate some of the disabling aspects of his condition. Fleisher speaks from within his condition and the message of hope he gives in being able to make progress towards a richer, more fulfilled and less frightened existence.
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