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Autism in the Community

Resources and Models for Making Inclusion Work
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Increasing numbers of young people are being diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), but organizations and facilities often have no idea how to cater for their needs. Being asked to include children and adults with ASD on your sports team, day trip or summer camp can seem like a daunting prospect. This book answers all the questions an activity leader could have about the autism spectrum and introduces people running successful inclusion programs in a variety of areas. Their shared experiences offer the guidance and help needed to manage and enjoy involving kids, teens, and even adults with autism, in a diverse range of situations, whether it be at an attraction such as a museum or zoo, or in your local youth group. The book presents practical and realistic ideas for low-cost activities and techniques for adapting spaces and programs. It is also packed with suggestions for fundraising and promoting inclusive programs. The resulting successful outcomes will have a wide-reaching and beneficial impact on not only the young people and their families, but also the staff, organization and the whole community. This book is the perfect guide to inclusion for community leaders, educators, coaches and instructors. It will also be valuable reading for therapists, school administrators, and parents who want to advocate for inclusion in their communities.
Lisa Jo Rudy is a writer, researcher and consultant and writes the popular autism website, www.autism.about.com which is part of The New York Times Company. She has a teenage son with Autism Spectrum Disorder and has more than twenty years of experience in developing hands-on exhibits, interactive games, books and activities for kids that cater for every learning style. Lisa has founded an inclusive summer program for children with autism in collaboration with the YMCA, written articles on inclusion for museum professionals and presented workshops on the subject. She lives in Massachusetts. Her website can be found at www.lisarudy.com.
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