A Parent's Guide to Autism Diagnosis: What to Expect and How to Support Your Child

By: Adele Devine and Sophia Mooncey

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Synopsis: Autism diagnosis can be an overwhelming time for many families. This is an accessible, easy to navigate guide for parents, answering the questions they may have before, during and after diagnosis. Written by a highly experienced author team, this book will support parents from the moment somebody mentions autism, through the diagnosis process and beyond. It provides reliable advice on every stage, with guidance on what to do during the long wait for assessment and diagnosis. Working from a pro-neurodiversity perspective it encourages parents to see beyond the diagnosis and to celebrate each child's unique personality and strengths. Combining information on medical diagnosis, educational needs and more, the book shares case studies and direct quotes from families to help parents to give their children the best start following an autism diagnosis, and help them to achieve their full potential. There is also a bonus downloadable chapter with information from the key professionals involved in the diagnostic process, so you know who you can turn to for the support and help you need.

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
Book Size:: 288 Pages
ISBN-13:: 9781787754256
Related ISBNs:: 9781787754249
Publisher:: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Date of Addition:: 06/20/24
Copyrighted By:: Adele Devine and Sophia Mooncey
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: Nonfiction, Disability-Related, Parenting and Family, Psychology
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.