Becoming Remarkably Able: Walking the Path to Talents, Interests, and Personal Growth: for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders and Related DisabilitiesPreparing youth with autism spectrum and related disorders ages 12 and older for life after high school requires new thinking and new actions from everyone so that options for our youth lead to continued personal growth and increased quality of life.Becoming Remarkably Able is a system of ongoing assessments with action steps. The model is designed for family members and professionals to guide an individual through an exploration process to identify strengths and gifts that supports emotional needs and promotes growth. The activities are based upon real-life experiences from the author's research, to include her son Trent, who has autism. Because every one has strengths, this resource is helpful for individuals who are high functioning as well as for those who have more significant disabilities. With a focus on increased capability or independence, Becoming Remarkably Able helps establish goals and pursue paths for students during transition in the quest for a true “quality of life.” |
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Contents
INTRODUCTION | 1 |
BLAZING A TRAIL | 9 |
ROLE OF THE PROFESSIONAL | 19 |
ROLE OF THE FAMILY | 31 |
ROLES OF ADOLESCENTS AND YOUNG ADULTS | 75 |
Activities for Young Adults Who Need More Assistance | 143 |
Activity B4 3 Read and Consider Ideas Discovered | 149 |
Activity B4 7 Just for Fun Pretend | 157 |
Activity B4 13 Look at Your Possibilities | 165 |
Activity B4 15 You Say I Cant | 171 |
Activity B4 21 Revisit Imagine Your Future | 177 |
Activity B4 26 What Activities Do You Enjoy? | 183 |
Activity B4 30 Personal Growth Outcomes Revealed in Young Adults with ASD | 191 |
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