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Abstract
So your grandchild has Asperger Syndrome (AS)? You might have noticed that some of his behaviour is a bit different to most kids, that he becomes stressed when faced with change and he doesn't cope well with criticism or failure.'
This book offers a fun and accessible introduction for the grandparent of a child diagnosed with AS.
Intended as a support tool in the initial period after diagnosis, Your Special Grandchild is varied and engaging, and addresses questions or concerns that grandparents might have, such as 'What are the characteristics of AS?', 'How did my grandchild get AS?' and 'What happens now?'. Also included are poems, stories, illustrations and activities to help grandparents come to terms with and move forward from a diagnosis of AS, and work together with the family to support the child.
Your Special Grandchild will be essential reading for grandparents of children in the initial period after a diagnosis of AS.
Josie Santomauro is a full-time writer living in Brisbane, Australia. Her son, Damian, was diagnosed with AS at the age of five. She has written numerous fiction books for children and young adults, and several books on AS. She regularly gives seminars and talks on AS.
Table of Contents
| Section Title | Page | Action | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acknowledgements | |||
| Foreword | |||
| Introduction | |||
| PART ONE: UNDERSTANDING POLITICS | |||
| Chapter 1: Politics and Advocacy | |||
| Chapter 2: Democracy and Citizenship | |||
| Chapter 3: Power and Empowerment | |||
| Chapter 4: Constructing Empowering Strategies | |||
| PART TWO: PLANNING ADVOCACY | |||
| Chapter 5: The Basics of Planning for Citizen-Centered Advocacy | |||
| Chapter 6: Planning Moment #1 - Looking Inward | |||
| Chapter 7: Planning Moment #2 - Understanding the Big Picture | |||
| Chapter 8: Planning Moment #3 - Identifying and Defining Problems | |||
| Chapter 9: Planning Moment #4 - Analyzing Problems & Selecting Priority Issues | |||
| Chapter 10: Planning Moment #5 - Mapping Advocacy Strategies | |||
| Chapter 11: Finding Policy Hooks and Political Angles | |||
| Chapter 12: Forces, Friends, and Foes | |||
| PART THREE: DOING ADVOCACY | |||
| Chapter 13: Messages and Media - Educating and Persuading | |||
| Chapter 14: Outreach and Mobilization | |||
| Chapter 15: Maneuvering on the Inside: Lobbying and Negotiating | |||
| Chapter 16: Advocacy Leadership | |||
| Chapter 17: Alliances and Coalitions | |||
| ANNEXES |