The little book of autism FAQs : how to talk with your child about their diagnosis & other conversations / Davida Hartman ; illustrated by Margaret Anne Suggs.

  • Hartman, Davida
Date:
2020
  • Books

About this work

Also known as

Little book of autism frequently asked questions
How to talk with your child about their diagnosis & other conversations

Description

"Empowering and practical, this guide is the perfect companion for parents who are finding it difficult to tell their children about their autism diagnosis. It provides a realistic yet uplifting approach to autism, treating it not as a disability but as a difference. Not telling children about their autism diagnosis can have a significant negative impact on their mental health; by equipping parents with a language of positivity around autism, the book will make a difference to many children on the spectrum. It advises on how and when to talk to autistic children with both high and low care needs, and provides guidance on supporting children's relationships with peers at school, as well as how to broach the conversation with the child's siblings. Concise and easy to read, The Little Book of Autism FAQs answers parents' questions with accessible language, preparing them to approach this difficult conversation in a constructive manner." -- ONIX annotation.

Publication/Creation

London : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2020.

Physical description

108 pages : black and white illustrations ; 23 cm

Notes

Includes index.

Contents

What is autism anyway? -- Do I really need to tell them they are autistic? -- Won't telling them just make them feel different? -- How do I actually go about telling my child they are autistic? -- What about telling other people? -- I hear you but I'm still feeling sad and overwhelmed.

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Where to find it

  • LocationStatus
    History of Medicine
    PV /HAR
    Open shelves

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ISBN

  • 9781785924491
  • 1785924494