Author(s): Stephanie Y. Patterson,Veronica Smith,Connie Kasari,Janine Halayko,Vivian Ng,Richard K. Spurling,Laura Dumas,Jonathan Rivero,Shafali Spurling Jeste
Format: Paperback
No. of Pages: 256
Publisher: JESSICA KINGSLEY PUBLISHERS
Language: English
Date Published: 2012-07-15
Dimensions: 170.18 x 243.84 x 20.32mm
Publication City/Country: London, United Kingdom
Edition: Original
Illustrations: 50 black and white drawings and 50 black and white photographs
Getting into the Game: Sports Programs for Kids with Autism Spectrum Disorder will help families, clinicians and coaches support children with autism in taking their first steps into sport and recreation.
Participation in individual and team sports plays an important part in children's development and promotes growth in a number of areas. As well as the obvious health benefits, sport also provides the perfect backdrop to teach young people with autism about rules, strategy and teamwork - all invaluable lessons that can be applied to wider society. By detailing six of the most popular sports: cycling, ice skating, swimming, soccer, taekwondo and tennis and including the unique experiences of families of children with autism, it offers all the information, advice and support needed to help get kids with autism engaged in fun and positive sport environments.
This book is an invaluable resource for parents, teachers, coaches and anyone supporting children with autism spectrum disorders in a sport or recreation environment.
Format: Paperback
No. of Pages: 256
Publisher: JESSICA KINGSLEY PUBLISHERS
Language: English
Date Published: 2012-07-15
Dimensions: 170.18 x 243.84 x 20.32mm
Publication City/Country: London, United Kingdom
Edition: Original
Illustrations: 50 black and white drawings and 50 black and white photographs
Getting into the Game: Sports Programs for Kids with Autism Spectrum Disorder will help families, clinicians and coaches support children with autism in taking their first steps into sport and recreation.
Participation in individual and team sports plays an important part in children's development and promotes growth in a number of areas. As well as the obvious health benefits, sport also provides the perfect backdrop to teach young people with autism about rules, strategy and teamwork - all invaluable lessons that can be applied to wider society. By detailing six of the most popular sports: cycling, ice skating, swimming, soccer, taekwondo and tennis and including the unique experiences of families of children with autism, it offers all the information, advice and support needed to help get kids with autism engaged in fun and positive sport environments.
This book is an invaluable resource for parents, teachers, coaches and anyone supporting children with autism spectrum disorders in a sport or recreation environment.
Book Info | |
Author | Stephanie Y. Patterson, Veronica Smith, Connie Kasari, Janine Halayko, Vivian Ng, Richard K. Spurling, Laura Dumas, Jonathan Rivero, Shafali Spurling Jeste |
Date Published | 2012-07-15 |
Dimensions | 170.18 x 243.84 x 20.32mm |
Edition | Original |
First Author | Stephanie Y. Patterson |
Format | Paperback |
Illustrations | 50 black and white drawings and 50 black and white photographs |
ISBN | 9781849052498 |
Language | English |
No. of Pages | 256 |
Publication City/Country | London, United Kingdom |
Publisher | JESSICA KINGSLEY PUBLISHERS |
Getting into the Game
- Stephanie Y. Patterson
- Paperback
- Publisher: JESSICA KINGSLEY PUBLISHERS
- ISBN: 9781849052498
- Availability:In Stock
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