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Taylor and Francis Ltd Supporting Autistic Children at Home 1st Edition 2022 Hardbound by Connor, Dawn
This practical guide offers a wealth of advice to support parents and caregivers who have an autistic child within their family. _x000D__x000D_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._x000D__x000D_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._x000D_ _x000D_
Table of Contents_x000D_
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Dedication Page_x000D_
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Introduction Page_x000D_
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Chapter One Pre diagnosis - could it be autism?_x000D_
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Chapter Two What is autism? - myths and facts_x000D_
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Chapter Three Post diagnosis Page_x000D_
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Chapter Four Practical strategies Page_x000D_
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Chapter Five Further support Page_x000D_
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Chapter Six Looking to the future with positivity Page_x000D_
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Glossary of Terms Page_x000D_
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References Page_x000D_
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Index Page_x000D_