Spectrum of Independence: How to Teach Your Neurodiverse Child Daily Life Skills by Lombardi, Kristin

Spectrum of Independence: How to Teach Your Neurodiverse Child Daily Life Skills (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781462557172)

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Spectrum of Independence: How to Teach Your Neurodiverse Child Daily Life Skills by Lombardi, Kristin

Spectrum of Independence: How to Teach Your Neurodiverse Child Daily Life Skills

$35.00
Spectrum of Independence: How to Teach Your Neurodiverse Child Daily Life Skills by Lombardi, Kristin

Spectrum of Independence: How to Teach Your Neurodiverse Child Daily Life Skills

$35.00
Format: Hardcover
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For parents of neurodiverse children, milestones that many families take for granted--like graduating from high school or college, getting a job, and, eventually, leaving the nest--may be fraught with uncertainty. How can kids who need loads of support to get through the day ever learn to take care of themselves? This motivating, practical book gives worried parents concrete strategies for maximizing the independence of their child or teen with autism, intellectual disabilities, or other forms of neurodiversity. Exercises and downloadable worksheets are rooted in scientifically based behavioral principles and illustrated with vivid, relatable examples. By breaking down tasks like getting dressed, brushing teeth, and making a sandwich into manageable "micro steps," parents learn to phase out assistance gradually and systematically as kids take ownership of their routines. Daily life skills truly can be improved with the right tools--and they are vital stepping stones for the challenges of adulthood.

Author: Kristin Lombardi, Christine Drew
ISBN-10: 1462557171
ISBN-13: 9781462557172
Publisher: Guilford Publications
Language: English
Published: 03/31/2025
Pages: 214
Format: Hardcover
By Kristin Lombardi
By Kristin Lombardi
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Kristin Lombardi, MA, BCBA, helps children and families prepare for independent living in her private practice in Locust Valley, New York. With a background in special education, psychology, and behavior analysis, she works with preschoolers through young adults with varying support needs.

Christine Drew, PhD, BCBA-D, is Assistant Professor of Special Education at Auburn University, where she teaches graduate and undergraduate courses and works with Auburn's inclusive higher education program for students with intellectual disabilities. Prior to becoming a professor, she ran a middle school behavior program.

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