| Edition |
1st American pbk. ed. |
| Description |
1 online resource (1 volume) |
| Physical Medium |
polychrome |
| Description |
text file |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references. |
| Contents |
Meet the Jacksons -- An autism cocktail -- An extra splash of colour -- The causes of autism -- The autism detective -- The autism, AD/HD overlap -- A colourful tapestry -- Autism -- A bit more about Ben -- A diagnosis of autism -- School -- Routine and change -- Therapies and interventions -- AD/HD : and a bit more about Joe -- Does my child have AD/HD? -- Parenting the AD/HD child -- School and AD/HD -- Interventions -- Asperger syndrome -- AS a 'mild' form of autism -- Awaiting a diagnosis -- Asperger syndrome in the family -- Running an emulator -- Asperger syndrome and adolescence -- Different is cool -- Family fun -- An unseen guest -- ... and a few more visitors! -- Cherish the moment -- Large families -- Food for thought -- Sibling situations -- Sibling rivalry -- Siblings of children with autism -- Sibling of children of AD/HD -- Communication chaos -- Adolescence -- Teenage transformations -- Avoiding conflict -- Setting boundaries -- Sex, drugs, and rock and roll -- Holidays : coping with change -- Disneyland diaries -- A change is as good as a rest -- Travel tips -- Disney advice -- Put safety first -- Autism nightmares -- AD/HD hazards -- Anxieties of as dangers of dyspraxia -- Safety suggestions -- The parents survival guide -- A time for everything -- Count your blessings -- Maintaining your own identity -- Sleeping sickness -- Survival skills -- A conclusion to the chaos -- Appendices. |
| Summary |
Jacqui Jackson has seven children. Luke (author of Freaks, Geeks and Asperger Syndrome) has Asperger Syndrome, Joe has ADHD, and Ben has autism. Life is anything but straightforward, but the chaos of the Jacksons' lives is threaded through with humor and common sense. Full of anecdotes and lively thinking, the book explains vividly what it is like to parent young people with such a range of conditions, and provides a wealth of helpful and creative advice for other parents and carers. Anyone who has wondered what life in such a family might be like will be fascinated. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Autistic children -- Care.
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Autistic children -- Care. |
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Autistic children -- Family relationships.
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Autistic children -- Family relationships. |
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Asperger's syndrome -- Patients -- Family relationships.
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Asperger's syndrome -- Patients -- Family relationships. |
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Attention-deficit-disordered children.
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Attention-deficit-disordered children. |
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Hyperactive children.
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Hyperactive children. |
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Developmentally disabled children -- Care.
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Developmentally disabled children -- Care. |
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Parents of autistic children.
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Parents of autistic children. |
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Parenting.
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Parenting. |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Jackson, Jacqui. Multicoloured mayhem. 1st American pbk. ed. London ; New York : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2004 1843101718 (DLC) 2004001110 (OCoLC)52456114 |
| ISBN |
1417500794 (electronic book) |
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9781417500796 (electronic book) |
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1281325554 |
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9781281325556 |
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9781846424281 (electronic book) |
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1846424283 (electronic book) |
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