Book classification: Raising children
This is an essential reference for parents and carers of children with autism
This book - written by two leading experts in the field - explores everything from the causes of autism to the way it manifests itself at different ages and stages of a child's life. Based on the authors' years of clinical experience combined with the latest research, the book's chapters cover:
Major fears at all stages of development, from toddlerhood to adolescence.
The best ways to support children with autism and benefit from their strengths.
How to cope with common problematic behaviors.
Conditions that can often appear in conjunction with autism (such as anxiety and depression).
The importance of self-care for parents
How best to manage a child's transition to school and adulthood.