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Author Palmer, Ann

Title A Friend's and Relative's Guide to Supporting the Family with Autism : How Can I Help?
Published London : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2012

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Description 1 online resource (226 pages)
Contents A Friend's and Relative's Guide to Supporting the Family with Autism: How Can I Help?; Foreword by Stephen M. Shore; Acknowledgments; Introduction; 1. Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorders; 2. Living with ASD; 3. Mothers, Fathers, and Siblings; 4. Extended Family and Friends; 5. Supporting Each Other; 6. Adjusting to Life with ASD; 7. Top Ten Tips for Family Members and Friends; Helpful Books and Websites; References; Index; Blank Page
Summary When a child is diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD), what the family really need, and often lack, is positive reassurance and understanding from those closest to them. This book is packed with advice on how extended family members and friends can provide the necessary support. Explaining the diagnosis and characteristics of ASD, this helpful guide uses examples from real families to illustrate the complex feelings that parents and each member of the family are likely to go through after a child is diagnosed. It gives practical tips on help that might be needed most, details the po
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
Notes Print version record
Subject Autism spectrum disorders in children -- Popular works
Autistic children -- Family relationships
Social skills in children.
Children with disabilities -- Social conditions
Family Psychology.
Child Care & Upbringing.
Coping With Disability.
HEALTH & FITNESS -- Children's Health.
MEDICAL -- Pediatrics.
Autism spectrum disorders in children
Autistic children -- Family relationships
Children with disabilities -- Social conditions
Social skills in children
Barn med autism.
Autismspektrumstörningar -- familjeförhållanden.
Autismspektrumstörningar -- vård och omsorg.
Barn.
Genre/Form Popular works
Form Electronic book
Author Shore, Stephen M., 1961-
ISBN 9780857005670
0857005677