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Desiree Gallimore - The Essential Guide to Safe Travel-Training for Children with Autism and Intellectual Disabilities - 9781785922572 - V9781785922572
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The Essential Guide to Safe Travel-Training for Children with Autism and Intellectual Disabilities

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Description for The Essential Guide to Safe Travel-Training for Children with Autism and Intellectual Disabilities Paperback. In five clear steps, this guide will equip you to teach children to travel safely and independently. The first book of its kind, it focuses on goal-setting and preparation techniques while detailing obstacles that may arise along the way. Practical and necessary, it is suitable for work with children of any age and ability. Num Pages: 216 pages. BIC Classification: MJNA; VFJD; WTD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152. .
For those growing up with an intellectual disability or autism, comfortable, safe and independent travel will prove an invaluable life skill. The key to pursuing fulfilling work and leisure activities and developing as an individual, it also brings a liberating level of self-sufficiency and reassurance of equality within society. Arriving at this goal can be daunting. Dr Gallimore's straightforward five-step system will guide parents and professionals through successful training for children of any age and ability. Focusing on understanding each child's individual goals and challenges, it gives you the 'ingredients' needed to fully prepare for each journey ... Read more

Product Details

Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
Number of Pages
216
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781785922572
SKU
V9781785922572
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 5 to 9 working days
Ref
99-99

About Desiree Gallimore
Dr Desiree Gallimore is the Psychologist/Director of Travel-Training Solutions, and a consultant for parents and professionals on the way to teach safe travel-training for children with intellectual disabilities. She is the Psychologist/Academic Manager for Guide Dogs NSW/ACT, and coordinates the Master of Disability Studies (Sensory Disability) at the Macquarie University, Australia. She is also the lead editor of the International ... Read more

Reviews for The Essential Guide to Safe Travel-Training for Children with Autism and Intellectual Disabilities
This book is must-read for everyone who provides travel instruction! An expert instructor describes the specialized teaching strategies and sequence of instruction she has used for decades. The case studies show how the crucial elements of an effective training program yield success. I recommend this invaluable resource to all of my colleagues.
Bonnie Dodson-Burk, Certified Orientation & Mobility Specialist, ... Read more

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