Chase of a Lifetime : A Journey through Therapeutic and Academic Strategies for Children on the Autism Spectrum

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Summary: Important
Review: Chase of a Lifetime is an important book. As its author suggests, autism is becoming more and more prevalent in our society, and is currently outpacing all other forms of diagnosed developmental disabilities. During a recent event featuring Temple Grandin, she stated one of the keys to her successfully adapting to autism in her life was the early childhood intervention she recieved from family and teachers. In this book, parents and professionals can discover some of the techniques, such as the individual education plan, parents should demand as part of their child's education. Parents should also not allow this to a boilerplate plan, but must insist that it contain a unique and valid assessment relevant to their child, and specific, measurable goals and target behaviors that can be taught, reviewed, and that are a valid skills for developing daily living skills.

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