Prescription for success: supporting children with Autism Spectrum Disorders in the Medical Environment
Hudson, Jill
Shawnee Mission, Kan.: Autism Asperger Pub. Co., 2006.
Written by a Child Life specialist (Play therapist) from John Hopkins Hospital, this book is essentially aimed at supporting families. It is a communication tool for parents of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) to use when visiting health professionals. The book starts with a look at the medical encounter and presents this experience from the child’s point of view. The title “Prescription for success” reflects the focus on preparation both prior to and during the child’s medical encounter.
The motivation for the book is to support children with ASD
better, health professionals in hospitals, doctors’ surgeries, dentists,
administrative staff and others will be learn more about the children’s needs
from this overview. Importantly, the book is engaging because it is written in
a friendly, easy-to-read format and includes practical and creative techniques.
Chapters cover the Medical encounter; characteristics of children with Autism
Spectrum Disorders; developmental levels; assessment; interventions and
supports (pp 49-73) and effective implementation of interventions and supports. A large section on interventions and supports will help to bridge knowledge
gaps medical professionals may
experience.
Find also appendices with the role of service providers as well
additional resources and games to prepare for medical encounters. There is an
accompanying CD with forms, activities and games worksheets which can be
printed and duplicated. Illustrations are in black and white. More resources of
this nature which are both family-centered and helpful for health professionals,
would be welcome.
This book is available for loan from the AWCH collection at
call number: 618.9285882 HUD 1
Book Review written by
Jillian Rattray
AWCH librarian
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