Prescription for Success: Supporting Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders in the Medical Environment [Paperback]

Jill Hudson (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1931282951 | ISBN-13: 978-1931282956 | Publication Date: June 20, 2006

Because of the unique needs of children with ASD, it is important to pay special attention to the details of their experience in the medical environment. Designed to help make the medical experience easier for all involved, this book presents information on ASD, the varying developmental levels, interventions, and assessments that medical staff, parents, educators, and key service providers can use to more effectively interact with and support children with ASD while in the medical setting. The information and techniques presented in "Prescription for Success" can be used by doctors, nurses, medical technicians, residents, interns, and even administrative staff to support children with ASD and their families in what can otherwise be trying circumstances. A CD at the back of the book includes forms and worksheets that can be printed and duplicated.

Editorial Reviews

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A wonderful resource that all health care providers should have on their shelves. -- Teri Winston, CCLS, Child Life Specialist, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

A wonderful resource that all health care providers should have on their shelves. --Teri Winston, CCLS, Child Life Specialist, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

An excellent resource. Specific interventions and resources on an accompanying CD can be used as is or adapted as needed. -- Bruce Bassity, RPA-C

An excellent resource. Specific interventions and resources on an accompanying CD can be used as is or adapted as needed. --Bruce Bassity, RPA-C

From clear scenarios and sample activities to developmental checklists and assessment tools, this is a great resource for medical personnel. -- Brittany Hinson, CCLS, Child Life Specialist, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

From clear scenarios and sample activities to developmental checklists and assessment tools, this is a great resource for medical personnel. --Brittany Hinson, CCLS, Child Life Specialist, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

A wonderful resource that all health care providers should have on their shelves. --Teri Winston, CCLS, Child Life Specialist, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

An excellent resource. Specific interventions and resources on an accompanying CD can be used as is or adapted as needed. --Bruce Bassity, RPA-C

About the Author

Jill Hudson, M.S., CCLS, is a certified child life specialist trained at Johns Hopkins Hospital with a graduate degree in autism and Asperger Syndrome from the University of Kansas. Jill is a private consultant working with families and children of all ages nationally and internationally. She is the author of "Cabins, Canoes and Campfires - Guidelines for Establishing a Summer Camp for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders."

Product Details

• Paperback: 124 pages
• Publisher: Autism Asperger Publishing Company (June 20, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1931282951
• ISBN-13: 978-1931282956
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.4 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.9 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,492,908 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Passport for medical success!!, March 16, 2007

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This review is from: Prescription for Success: Supporting Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders in the Medical Environment (Paperback)

Well finally we have a book that helps parents, school nurses, and doctors to treat children with autism when they need to go to doctor's office or hospital! This book comes with a description and quick summaries of what is Autism and Asperger Syndrome and their needs. It also comes with MANY activities and templates (including CD room) for working with doctors and child at the same time. For the child for example, it has many games (Bingo, crosswords, social stories...) and pictograms to prepare him for the things that he will see, and will happen in the doctor's office, hospital, dentist (i.e. medicine cup, Anesthesia mask, reflex hammer, x-ray...) . For doctors, it contains information charts to exchange with the family, before the meeting, about things that he/she should know about the child (sensory characteristics, food preferences, stressors...), and about what families need to know, to prepare their child, before they are in the doctor's office or hospital (like temperature measurement, blood pressure, ...). I think it is an excellent resource!