1st Edition
Supporting Autistic Children at Home A Practical Guide for Parents and Caregivers
This practical guide offers a wealth of advice to support parents and caregivers who have an autistic child within their family.
It provides accessible and straightforward information on the topics that matter most, from initial questions around diagnosis, to providing the best home support. Chapters also debunk myths commonly held about autism and signpost appropriate support mechanisms, including ideas to help with sleep, diet, sensory sensitivities, social interactions, communication, and much more. The emphasis throughout is on offering practical strategies to give much-needed, meaningful support to the child’s main caregivers and other family members, in an easily digestible format.
Written from the author’s joint perspective as a qualified teacher with an expertise in autism, and as a grandmother of an autistic grandchild, this book is an essential guide for parents and caregivers, created by someone who understands and appreciates what it is like to walk in their shoes.
Table of Contents
Dedication Page
Introduction Page
Chapter One Pre diagnosis – could it be autism?
Chapter Two What is autism? – myths and facts
Chapter Three Post diagnosis Page
Chapter Four Practical strategies Page
Chapter Five Further support Page
Chapter Six Looking to the future with positivity Page
Glossary of Terms Page
References Page
Index Page
Biography
Dawn Connor currently works as an early years specialist support teacher in Scotland. She is a qualified primary school teacher with over 20 years’ experience. Dawn currently advises and works with staff in early years establishments to support young children with additional support needs.
