The Heart of Autism: Motivational Intervention Strategies for Caregivers & Professionals [Paperback]

Jennifer Abeles (Author), Veronica Zysk (Foreword)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1, 2006

At long last, the Autism Angel spreads her wings -- with words. This powerful, comprehensive guide to autism intervention and education will empower you with the skills and motivation to foster success in young people with autism. Each page is packed with an uplifting blend of practical strategies, experience-based wisdom, and heart-fueling inspiration that will help caregivers and professionals apply the techniques and attitudes that have made author Jennifer Abeles one of the most respected professionals in the autism community today. Her unique, effective, child-centered approach to autism has already improved the lives of countless individuals living with autism. Your child or student is next! Let the Autism Angel be your guide and inspiration as you journey into The Heart of Autism.

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About the Author

Jennifer Abeles neither has autism herself nor does she have a child with autism. Yet years ago, she felt a calling to help people with autism, and she simply began to help them--one at a time--with remarkable success. She began to dream of sharing the knowledge she had stored up by creating outreach programs and empowering parents and professionals alike. She continues to fulfill her goal of "improving the quality of life for individuals with autism, one heart at a time."

Product Details

• Paperback: 162 pages
• Publisher: Future Horizons (September 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1932565345
• ISBN-13: 978-1932565348
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.1 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,157,712 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Breath of Fresh Air, October 14, 2007

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Jessica Colon "Play Therapist" (Silver Spring, MD) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Heart of Autism: Motivational Intervention Strategies for Caregivers & Professionals (Paperback)

Jennifer Abeles has written such a wonderful new perspective on Autism that all of us as caregivers and professionals can breathe with a sigh of relief. Jennifer's book makes it easy to connect the dots and comprehend the inner workings of autism. The book is filled with wonderful affirmations and an incredible talent to convey concepts about autism and people with autism that is easy to understand and more importantly to apply. As a mental health therapist I know that her book is a wonderful gem that I will use over and over again. Thank You Jennifer!

Jessica Colon, MS, LCPC, NCC

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Highly recommended as psychological and emotional supplementary reading, June 9, 2007

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Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Heart of Autism: Motivational Intervention Strategies for Caregivers & Professionals (Paperback)

Jennifer Abeles, Director of the Autism Angel Center and author of the worldwide "Inspiration: Autism" column presents The Heart of Autism: Motivational Intervention Strategies for Caregivers & Professionals, a guide brimming with affirmations, real-life examples of successful people and programs dealing with autism, inspiration for coping with challenging realities, and much more. Written for family members, caregivers, and health professionals of all backgrounds, The Heart of Autism emphasizes the spiritual side of working with autism spectrum individuals and offers numerous tips, tricks, and tidbits for nurturing one's own mental and spiritual health and needs. "Autism is not any different than any other life event when it comes to how to deflect stress, tension, and even flat-out disgust over the things that happen to make us cringe. The trick is, you've got to learn to see the humor in situations now instead of later! After all, witnessing our children embarrassing us is universal to parents of all children, with or without any type of diagnosis." Highly recommended as psychological and emotional supplementary reading for anyone working with autism spectrum children or adults.