An Early Start for Your Child with Au..., Geraldine Dawson
An Early Start for Your Child with Au..., Geraldine Dawson
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An Early Start for Your Child with Autism
Using Everyday Activities to Help Kids Connect, Communicate, and Learn

Author: Geraldine Dawson, Laurie A. Vismara, Sally J. Rogers

Narrator: Ann Marie Lee

Unabridged: 17 hr 32 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 03/06/2018

Includes: Bonus Material Bonus Material Included


Synopsis

Cutting-edge research reveals that parents can play a huge role in helping toddlers and preschoolers with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) connect with others and live up to their potential. This encouraging guide from the developers of a groundbreaking early intervention program provides doable, practical strategies you can use every day. Nearly all young kids—including those with ASD—have an amazing capacity to learn. Drs. Sally Rogers, Geraldine Dawson, and Laurie Vismara make it surprisingly simple to turn daily routines like breakfast or bath time into fun and rewarding learning experiences that target crucial developmental skills. Vivid examples illustrate proven techniques for promoting play, language, and engagement. Get an early start—and give your child the tools to explore and enjoy the world.

About Geraldine Dawson

Geraldine Dawson, PhD, is a professor of psychiatry and the director of the Duke Center for Autism and Brain Development at Duke University. She previously served as founding director of the University of Washington Autism Center. An internationally recognized autism expert with a focus on early detection, intervention, and brain plasticity in autism, Dr. Dawson is a passionate advocate for families. She is coauthor of An Early Start for Your Child with Autism and A Parent's Guide to Asperger Syndrome and High-Functioning Autism.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Chelsea on September 17, 2016

This book has helped us make great strides with our little boy. Simple and practical for parents.......more

Goodreads review by Ashley on June 07, 2022

I wish someone had recommended this book two years ago! My son was getting early intervention for speech and OT, and we were blessed with great therapists, we didn’t always know how to support their efforts the rest of the week. This book explains that, as well as the science and logic behind those......more

Goodreads review by McYang on October 19, 2017

An excellent resource for teaching caregivers the Early Start Denver Model for children on the autism spectrum ages 12-48 months. This method focus on the relationship between children with ASD and their parents, and uses interactive play to help develop social and speech skills. Parents may want to......more

Goodreads review by Laura on October 22, 2024

Read this book as part of an early intervention program I am doing with my twin boys. Very informative - however, a lot of outdated language and some information that I did not 100% agree with. Definitely needs an update but overall there is a lot of good information on how to practice early interve......more

Goodreads review by Michaela on March 02, 2023

This book had a lot of great information so the parents can take action at home and they're simple things such as when giving the toddler or child of choice holding the choices up by your eyes. So they can see you speak. They can potentially make eye contact without it being threatening and they're......more