Finding Your Own Way to Grieve
A Creative Activity Workbook for Kids and Teens on the Autism Spectrum
Karla Helbert
Paperback: £14.99 / $22.95
2012, 246mm x 173mm / 10in x 7in, 192pp
ISBN: 978-1-84905-922-0, BIC 2: YXK
YXG
JNSG2
Children and teenagers with autism can struggle to cope with the loss of a loved one, and the complicated and painful emotions of bereavement. This book explains death in concrete terms that the child with autism will understand, explores feelings that the child may encounter as a part of bereavement, and offers creative and expressive activities that facilitate healing.
With illustrations throughout, this interactive book begins with a simple story about what happens when people die. Each chapter then expands on the issues that have been raised in the story and offers a variety of coping skills exercises including writing, art and craft, cooking, movement, relaxation, and remembrance activities. Encouraging children with autism to express their loss through discussion, personal reflection, and creative activity, the book is ideal for children and teens to work through by themselves, or with the support of a family member or professional.
Related events
44th annual Autism Society Association (ASA) National Conference and Exhibition
July 10-13, 2013
David L. Lawrence Convention Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
with presentations by JKP authors:
Jennifer Cook O'Toole, presenting on 'Relentless Positivity (and a Little Bit of Coffee)'
Karla Helbert, presenting on 'Finding Your Own Way To Grieve: Supporting Those On The Spectrum In Grief and Loss'
Michael McManmon, presenting on 'I'm Ready For College But I Can't Find My Homework'
June Groden, presenting on 'The Importance Of Teaching Resilience'
Carol Gray, presenting on 'Social Stories: Breaking New Ground to Address Life's Most Challenging Topics'
Shana Nichols and Samara Pulver Tetenbaum, presenting on 'Using Cognitive Behavior Therapy To Address Emotional Well-Being In Youth With ASDs'
Don't forget to stop by the JKP booth, #110, to meet with our authors, browse a selection of our new and forthcoming titles and speak with a company representative!
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Subject areas
Keywords
- adolescence,
- art therapy,
- Asperger syndrome,
- autism,
- bereavement,
- children,
- counselling,
- creative therapies,
- creativity,
- death,
- disability,
- emotions,
- expressive therapies,
- families,
- grief,
- high functioning autism,
- parenting,
- pastoral care,
- pervasive developmental disorder,
- PSHE,
- special education,
- suicide,
- teenagers,
- youthwork
