Diagnosis Autism or Aspergers: Now What?: What to Expect, What to Do, How to Explain! - Paperback

by Brad Mason (Author)

"Excellent book" Very practical concepts/interventions which result in very positive outcomes. Explanations of the reasons of the day-to-day challenges encountered by children on the autism spectrum. A wonderful resource for anyone who interacts with children on the spectrum." (Pam Barton, mother and grandmother) Are you tired of not knowing comprehensively what you can do to help the child who struggles with mild autism? They can be bright or gifted academically. You don't understand why they continue to have the same problems over and over. Troubles in school, obeying, extreme emotional responses, not having friends. Start understanding the thinking skills they need, what can truly help them, and watch the improvements by guiding lovingly and effectively. Start investing in the future Get no-nonsense explanations and resources you can use to help overcome obstacles and expand limits. Brad Mason M.Ed., LSSP, LPC, LPA has worked in public schools for twelve years as a Licensed Specialist in School Psychology, and operates the Autism Clinic & Family Counseling Center. He has trained school psychologists, therapists, teachers, and parents through workshops at schools and universities. Brad has conducted and published research about aggression in children and television. Take advantage of over twenty-five years of experience bradmasoncounselor.com intensivecareforyou.com So your child received a diagnosis. Are you wondering if you need one or even want one? Ultimately you want to know how to better help your child succeed in life. Use this book to: -Understand why they act the way they do and how to help them -Help you decide if they should be tested -Help family members, teachers, and caregivers stop thinking unwanted behavior are the result of bad choices, deficient character, lack of discipline, or poor parenting -Help you feel like you are the best parent for an exceptional child -Discover strategies and insights to help someone who has Autism/Aspergers' symptoms even though testing was inconclusive -This is the right book for you if you want something concise and to the point, but don't want to wade through 300 plus pages of scholarly text, medical terms and language you may not understand. After reading this book you will learn and understand what is going on and know how to help. These kids can be bright or even gifted academically. You don't understand why they have the same problems over and over. Trouble in school, getting stuck on what they want, hiding in video games, not obeying parents, trouble making, keeping friends, extreme emotional responses, and other conditions are but a few of the topics this book will address. Discover the thinking skills they need, what can truly help them, and watch the problems get better. You can guide and discipline lovingly and effectively when you understand how and why they struggle. Start investing in the future now, and get no-nonsense explanations and resources you can use to help overcome obstacles and expand limits. YOU can help a child with high-functioning autism, PDD-NOS, or Aspergers' Syndrome overcome their challenges. Get insight from a child and a young adult who worked through their own difficulties. Receive a review of resources and techniques from an Autism Clinic owner and Licensed Specialist in School Psychology. Release Date: October, 24, 2017 Contact: brad@bradmasoncounselor.com Website: http: //intensivecareforyou.com/ For licensing or bulk sales: Mel inspiredauthorspress@gmail.com

Author Biography

Bradley Keith Mason, M.Ed., LSSP, LPC, LPA operates the Autism Clinic and Family Counseling Center in Georgetown, Texas serving the greater Austin area. Mr. Mason is the author of the intensivecareforyou.com video course series, created to help leaders of children guide those who struggle in a more loving and effective way. His other books are Counseling Tools for Kids in Schools: Counselor and LSSP Ready-Set-Go Forms and Techniques and Your Dream Book: Knowing What you Want and Making it Real, and his newest book, My Power Book. Mr. Mason, a sought-after speaker, has presented his research and findings for the Southwest Conference on Human Development, and offers presentations and staff development to school districts, universities, and agencies such as the Texas Association of School Psychologists, the Louisiana School Psychologist Association, and the Texas Counseling Association. Book me for a workshop: bradmasonlpc@aol.com Workshop topics: http: //www.bradmasoncounselor.com/workshops/ I also offer a 10% referral fee if you help me get a workshop booked. Also available are my video courses at www.intensivecareforyou.com Titles include: Autism/Aspergers: Understanding from the Inside Out Anger and Children Anxiety and Children ADHD & ODD: Reaching, Teaching, and Managing Sibling Rivalry Behavior Management at it's Best Digital Culture: Understanding the Impact on Human Development The Struggle of the Gifted Child Self-talk, Self-control, and Self-esteem Teaching Social Skills Through Play Ages 4-8