Allergy Busters: A Story for Children with Autism or Related Spectrum Disorders Struggling with Allergies [Paperback]

Kathleen A. Chara (Author), Paul J., Jr. Chara (Author), Karston J. Chara (Author), Joel M. Berns (Illustrator), Angela Litzinger (Contributor)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1843107821 | ISBN-13: 978-1843107828 | Publication Date: September 30, 2004 | Edition: 1

Allergy Busters is a practical guide to help children struggling with allergy problems. It follows the experiences of Karston, who, in addition to autism-related problems, suffers from food and environmental allergies. He relates the struggles, frustrations, and disappointments in battling allergies, before coming up with a solution - the four Allergy Buster Keys. These effective methods for overcoming allergies are presented as a child-friendly plan leading to an allergy-free diet. The keys demonstrate how children with allergies can lead fun-filled lives by following simple, easily-attainable guidelines to manage their allergies. Children on the autism spectrum suffering with gluten and casein allergies require professional services in addition to intensive family involvement. This book will be an asset to parents and professionals working with children on the autism spectrum who are struggling with allergies, as well as an informative resource for allergy sufferers themselves. The guidelines provided are both innovative and rooted in mainstream psychological principles, applicable to any child with allergy problems, not just those on the autism spectrum. Written in a style that encourages the child to assist adults working with him or her, the authors have included a behavioural chart to track progress along the 'Allergy Buster System', as well as certificates for those children who succeed in becoming 'allergy busters'.

Editorial Reviews

From the Author

We wrote "Allergy Busters" to help all children - not just those dealing with disorders on the Autism spectrum - overcome different kinds of allergy problems. As with "A Safe Place for Caleb," "Sensory Smarts," and "Amy Elizabeth Goes to Play Therapy," our emphasis is to provide practical advice and easily implemented solutions. (See also "The Art of Virtue.")

About the Author

Kathleen A. Chara, M.S. is an instructor at Northwestern College in St Paul, Minnesota. She has run a program for abused women, worked with children in psychiatric settings, and has been a licensed mental health counselor, specializing in children's issues, since 1991. She is currently undertaking a doctorate in psychology. Paul J. Chara, Jr., Ph.D. has a doctorate in general-experimental psychology, and is a professor at the same college. He has published over 60 scholarly articles, presented dozens of public lectures, and his book The Art of Virtue was published in 1999. Together Kathleen and Paul have co-authored over a dozen scholarly articles, are raising four fantastic kids, and are ecstatic about being married to each other! J.M. Berns (illustrator) has extensive experience in illustrating books, ranging from college texts to children's books. She, her husband John, and son Timothy have been friends with the Chara family since they shared adjacent apartments in 1990.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 8 and up
  
• Paperback: 61 pages
• Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Pub; 1 edition (September 30, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1843107821
• ISBN-13: 978-1843107828
• Product Dimensions: 7.6 x 6.8 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,148,690 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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