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Understanding Death and Illness and What They Teach about Life: An Interactive Guide for Individuals with Autism or Asperger's and Their Loved Ones
Catherine Faherty
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Description for Understanding Death and Illness and What They Teach about Life: An Interactive Guide for Individuals with Autism or Asperger's and Their Loved Ones
Paperback. Offers explanations of illness, dying, life after death, losing a pet, and other issues. This title features chapters such as 'What People May Learn When Facing Death' and 'Role Models and Mentors' that put death into perspective in terms of life, and encourage us to live fully. It covers topics like illness and injury, and rituals and traditions. Num Pages: 341 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: MJNA; VFJB; VFJX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 275 x 214 x 21. Weight in Grams: 1032.
Finally, family members and professionals have true guidance for these difficult, but necessary, conversations. Author Catherine Faherty offers detailed, concrete explanations of illness, dying, life after death, losing a pet, and numerous other issues. Her descriptions are written with such care; even caregivers will be comforted by her words. The communication forms following each short topic will engage learners and include them in the conversation, allowing them to share personal experiences, thoughts, and concerns. Wonderful chapters such as 'What People May Learn When Facing Death' and 'Role Models and Mentors' put death into perspective in terms of life, and encourage ... Read more
Finally, family members and professionals have true guidance for these difficult, but necessary, conversations. Author Catherine Faherty offers detailed, concrete explanations of illness, dying, life after death, losing a pet, and numerous other issues. Her descriptions are written with such care; even caregivers will be comforted by her words. The communication forms following each short topic will engage learners and include them in the conversation, allowing them to share personal experiences, thoughts, and concerns. Wonderful chapters such as 'What People May Learn When Facing Death' and 'Role Models and Mentors' put death into perspective in terms of life, and encourage ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Future Horizons
Condition
New
Number of Pages
341
Place of Publication
Arlington, United States
ISBN
9781932565560
SKU
V9781932565560
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 15 to 20 working days
Ref
99-15
About Catherine Faherty
Catherine Faherty works with children and adults with autism through the well-renowned TEACCH program in North Carolina. She is also a parent consultant and child therapist; consults to school programs; trains teachers and other professionals locally, nationally, and internationally; and runs social groups for children and adults with autism. She has written manuals used in TEACCH trainings, developed training models, ... Read more
Reviews for Understanding Death and Illness and What They Teach about Life: An Interactive Guide for Individuals with Autism or Asperger's and Their Loved Ones
In this book, you will find a comprehensive treatment of death focusing on things most likely to concern those with ASD presented in the clear, straightforward, and concrete manner that is most likely to help those on the spectrum, as well as the professionals, family members, or friends that are concerned about them. Readers of this book will learn a ... Read more