Supporting Autistic Children at Home

<p>This practical guide offers a wealth of advice to support parents and caregivers who have an autistic child within their family. </p><p>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.</p><p>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. </p>