My Child Has Autism, Now What? (Paperback)

Susan Larson Larson Kidd

ISBN 10: 1849058415 / ISBN 13: 9781849058414

Published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers, London, 2010

About this Item

Paperback. "Your child has autism" - four small words with the power to leave parents feeling helpless, overwhelmed, and confused. This concise, no-nonsense book will enable parents to regain control of the situation and take the first practical steps towards a calm and happy life with their newly-diagnosed child.Dr. Larson Kidd's approach draws from the vast amount of information available on parenting a child with autism and distils it into ten manageable steps. It covers the key aspects of life with a child on the autism spectrum, including the basics such as sleeping, eating, and toileting, through adapting the home, creating routines, and exploring therapy. Ready-to-implement strategies are outlined simply and clearly, and are firmly grounded in the author's extensive experience of supporting children with autism.This practical book will be essential and empowering reading for every parent whose child has recently been diagnosed with autism or for parents still struggling with where to begin to help their child. The book covers the key aspects of life with a child on the autism spectrum, including basics such as sleeping, eating, and toileting, through adapting the home, creating routines, and exploring therapy. Strategies are outlined simply and clearly, and are firmly grounded in the author's extensive experience of supporting children with autism. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: My Child Has Autism, Now What? (Paperback)
• Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers, London
• Publication Date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1849058415
• ISBN 13: 9781849058414
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

'Your child has autism' - four small words with the power to leave parents feeling helpless, overwhelmed and confused. This concise, no-nonsense book will empower parents to regain control of the situation and take the first practical steps towards a calm and happy life with their newly-diagnosed child. Dr. Larson Kidd's approach distils the vast amount of different information available on parenting a child with autism into ten manageable steps. It covers the key aspects of life with a child on the autism spectrum, including the basics such as sleeping, eating and toileting, through to adapting the home, creating routine, and exploring therapy. Ready-to-implement strategies are outlined simply and clearly, and are firmly grounded in the author's extensive experience of supporting children with autism. This practical book will be essential and empowering reading for every parent whose child has recently been diagnosed with autism.

About the Author

Susan Larson Kidd is an educational and behavioral consultant with over 25 years of experience in special education. Her philosophy and practice are based on the belief that all kids can learn-it is our job to figure out how they learn. Her areas of expertise include autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), amongst others. She resides in Duluth, Minnesota.