By Jennifer Harber
Camp offers a great opportunity for children with Asperger's syndrome and autism spectrum disorders to build skills and experience success. Asperger's and Autism at Camp: Supporting Campers With Social Challenges presents strategies for helping these children to be successful in a variety of camp settings. The DVD addresses a number of relevant issues, including these campers' strengths and challenges, strategies for promoting social and behavioral success, and ways to help staff understand these terrific "quirky" children.
Among the topics covered:
~ General information about autism spectrum disorders
~ Difficulties with communication
~ Difficulties with behavior
~ Difficulties with socialization
~ Schedules
~ Visual supports
~ Sensory inputs
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