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The Parent’s Guide to Raising a Child With Autism: Understanding and Overcoming the Challenges of Parenting Autistic Children

You already know that parenting a child with ASD comes with unique challenges... Now it's time to discover how you can make the journey easier.Behind every ASD diagnosis, there’s a child with an individual set of needs… and, above all else, an individual personality.Whether you suspect that your child may have ASD or you already have a diagnosis, it doesn’t change who they are. But it does mean that they will need extra support in order to feel safe and happy in the world.It’s a beautiful idea, isn’t it?Try giving a little bit of extra support when your child can smell a new shampoo before you take the lid off and is already having a meltdown… Or when they’re throwing their plate across the room because there’s a lump in their applesauce…As a parent, you are pushed to the brink daily… and it’s hard to rise above the stress caused by a meltdown.But what does that new shampoo mean to them? Why did a pea-sized lump cause such a reaction?It feels personal, but it isn’t. And science can help us appreciate this.Understanding autism isn’t just about spotting the signs and symptoms. It’s about delving into the brain to understand what’s really going on for your child.This is the key to navigating those challenges that often seem impossible.InThe Parent’s Guide to Raising a Child With Autism, here’s just a fraction of what you will discover:How ASD labels used to help us but now only highlight the diagnosis – without exploring the meaning of a SPECTRUMWhat the 21st century is telling us about ASD – one chapter will change your whole way of thinking!The biggest danger for ASD childrenif wandering and bolting is a habit – and how you can help them avoid itExactly what’s involved in an ASD diagnosis, the professional help available, and where to start when you’re looking at waiting over 12 months for this helpWhy routine is necessary for your child – and how to cope with a break in those routinesWhat an ASD meltdown is really telling youHow to take the stress out of health and hygiene routines (so you aren’t left pulling you

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