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Review of Autism: One Grandparent's Roadmap
[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Autism: One Grandparent's Roadmap" by Geoffrey Robinson.]
Geoffrey Robinson's book Autism: One Grandparent's Roadmap serves as a simple road map and guidance for those with kids or relatives who have autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Taking care of a child on the spectrum, or simply a "spectrum kid," requires a lot of acceptance and patience. Robinson talked about how his grandson changed from having frequent meltdowns to a youngster who prefers to handle things on his own. Most people who work with children on the autism spectrum are frequently unsure of how they might best support the child's growth. Giving advice on techniques the child might use to modify his conduct is a valuable gift. Robinson has undergone the strain of accumulating links to various articles that can enlighten a person on ASD and the many stages or aspects that involve it so that you don't have to discover it. For further information, read Geoffrey Robinson's book Autism: One Grandparent's Roadmap.
Just like any other person, children on the spectrum are sensitive in the same ways. The way you, as a parent, grandparent, teacher, or caregiver, respond to the child's temper tantrums is crucial. Speaking poorly of them in their presence will make them feel horrible, just like it would any other individual. The situation needs to be addressed so that the child doesn't feel hurt. To be honest, yelling at the child only makes both of you feel sad and hurt. You, as the parent, grandparent, teacher, or caregiver, will feel terrible for not addressing the circumstance maturely. The youngster will, however, regret his misbehavior.
An essential concept that stood out for me in this book was perseverance. Dealing with a child on the autism spectrum differs slightly from dealing with a regular child. Whether a child on the spectrum has high or low functioning, they should still receive the same care and consideration. It can be frustrating at times, especially when the child has one of those "mind-numbing" tantrums; this is where endurance comes in.
One of the many wonderful aspects of this book is the author's narrative style. Robinson used his grandson, who has an autism spectrum condition, as a reference while writing this book. With his readers, Robinson frequently shares sympathetic tales about his grandson. By performing this act, Robinson informs the readers that they are not alone in their journey. The author describes how he responds to circumstances with his grandson and how he has changed to accommodate his development. Second, I appreciate the links Robinson provided. I was sincere when I mentioned that the author had already done the legwork for you. To arm readers in case of any negative reactions, the author has included useful links to articles in the bulk of the chapters.
However, chapters 28 and 29 of this book appear to contain repetitions. Prior to writing chapter 29, the entirety of chapter 29 appeared in chapter 28. I don't know if it was the author's intention or if it was just an error. I didn't find any further mistakes besides that. Still, it was a very good and endearing book. I love how the author sought to influence the readers with his or her knowledge.
Furthermore, I'll remark that this book was exceptionally edited in terms of punctuation, grammar, and spelling. However, due to the repetition highlighted in the foregoing paragraph, I have deducted a star. Therefore, I rate Autism: One Grandparent's Roadmap 4 out of 5 stars.
I recommend this book to parents and grandparents who have a kid or a relative with an autism spectrum disorder because it will serve as a blueprint for how to adapt and succeed on an ASD journey.
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Autism: One Grandparent's Roadmap
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Geoffrey Robinson's book Autism: One Grandparent's Roadmap serves as a simple road map and guidance for those with kids or relatives who have autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Taking care of a child on the spectrum, or simply a "spectrum kid," requires a lot of acceptance and patience. Robinson talked about how his grandson changed from having frequent meltdowns to a youngster who prefers to handle things on his own. Most people who work with children on the autism spectrum are frequently unsure of how they might best support the child's growth. Giving advice on techniques the child might use to modify his conduct is a valuable gift. Robinson has undergone the strain of accumulating links to various articles that can enlighten a person on ASD and the many stages or aspects that involve it so that you don't have to discover it. For further information, read Geoffrey Robinson's book Autism: One Grandparent's Roadmap.
Just like any other person, children on the spectrum are sensitive in the same ways. The way you, as a parent, grandparent, teacher, or caregiver, respond to the child's temper tantrums is crucial. Speaking poorly of them in their presence will make them feel horrible, just like it would any other individual. The situation needs to be addressed so that the child doesn't feel hurt. To be honest, yelling at the child only makes both of you feel sad and hurt. You, as the parent, grandparent, teacher, or caregiver, will feel terrible for not addressing the circumstance maturely. The youngster will, however, regret his misbehavior.
An essential concept that stood out for me in this book was perseverance. Dealing with a child on the autism spectrum differs slightly from dealing with a regular child. Whether a child on the spectrum has high or low functioning, they should still receive the same care and consideration. It can be frustrating at times, especially when the child has one of those "mind-numbing" tantrums; this is where endurance comes in.
One of the many wonderful aspects of this book is the author's narrative style. Robinson used his grandson, who has an autism spectrum condition, as a reference while writing this book. With his readers, Robinson frequently shares sympathetic tales about his grandson. By performing this act, Robinson informs the readers that they are not alone in their journey. The author describes how he responds to circumstances with his grandson and how he has changed to accommodate his development. Second, I appreciate the links Robinson provided. I was sincere when I mentioned that the author had already done the legwork for you. To arm readers in case of any negative reactions, the author has included useful links to articles in the bulk of the chapters.
However, chapters 28 and 29 of this book appear to contain repetitions. Prior to writing chapter 29, the entirety of chapter 29 appeared in chapter 28. I don't know if it was the author's intention or if it was just an error. I didn't find any further mistakes besides that. Still, it was a very good and endearing book. I love how the author sought to influence the readers with his or her knowledge.
Furthermore, I'll remark that this book was exceptionally edited in terms of punctuation, grammar, and spelling. However, due to the repetition highlighted in the foregoing paragraph, I have deducted a star. Therefore, I rate Autism: One Grandparent's Roadmap 4 out of 5 stars.
I recommend this book to parents and grandparents who have a kid or a relative with an autism spectrum disorder because it will serve as a blueprint for how to adapt and succeed on an ASD journey.
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Always had a soft spot for people who suffer from autism and I can't wait to read this book. I will love to know how these are handled, this is a great review.
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