It takes a village to raise a child with autism. The role of grandparents cannot be overstated. As a grandparent, your ability to embrace your grandchild and support his or her parents is perhaps the essential gift you can offer your family. For parents facing the challenges of raising a child with autism, the burden is emotional, physical, financial and social. Parents need family to help them with the responsibility. Grandparents have the power to make life more manageable for your children and your grandchild. Filled with practical information, this book will undoubtedly give you the tools you need to provide stability, support and strength to your grandchild with autism. You will be empowered to be the best you can be. Answering important questions: What is Autism and how does it affect my grandchild? What role should I play? How can I help without interfering? How can I cope with meltdowns? What treatments are available?
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Jennifer Krumins is a special education teacher in Peterborough, Ontario with more than 20 years of experience in special education and the regular classroom. In addition to her Bachelor of Arts Degree, Jennifer has studied with Queens University and Nipissing University on Special Education and Autism Spectrum Disorder. Currently, she is working on her Masters degree in Special Education at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education. She is married with three children (one of which has autism). Jennifer is the author of two books: Been There. Done That. Finally Getting it Right. A Guide to Educational Planning for Students with Autism and One Step at a Time: ABA and Autism in the Classroom; Practical Strategies for Implementing Applied Behaviour Analysis for Student with Autism. Autism and the Grandparent Connection is her third book.
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