Coming Home to Autism: A Room-by-Room Approach to Supporting Your Child at Home after ASD Diagnosis

by Tara Leniston, Rhian Grounds

Overview

What does an autism diagnosis mean for everyday family life? Explore different rooms in the home to better understand how children with autism experience daily activities, and what you can do to support their development.

· Head to the bathroom for guidance on toilet training and introducing a calming bath time ritual.
· Discover how to create a safe haven for your child in the bedroom chapter, with tips to try before bedtime to help ease anxiety.
· Learn how to transform any corner of your home into a special place for sensory play, fun and learning
· Settle down in the parents' corner for top advice on remaining cool, calm and collected in the face of obstacles.

Co-written by a mum and a speech-language therapist, and with many more rooms to visit, this book breaks down the information that you need to know to support children with autism at home.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781784508081
Publisher:	Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Publication date:	04/19/2018
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	192
File size:	3 MB

About the Author

Tara Leniston is an actress and mother of three children. Her son Dylan has ASD.
Rhian Grounds is a Speech and Language Therapist and has worked with children and young people with autism of all ages across London and Wales.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction. 2. Parents' Corner. 3. The Bedroom. 4. The Kitchen. 5. Playroom. 6. The Bathroom. 7. The Sitting Room. 8. The Garden. 9. Out and About. 10. The Office.

Editorial Reviews

Coming Home to Autism offers accessible and practical ideas, which you can try out tomorrow - no expensive resources needed! Together Tara and Rhian open up the world of living, loving, and supporting children with autism and their families. This is one of those books that you keep going back to; to be inspired, reassured, and delighted.

Sophie Walker

This book provides a much-needed practical guide that families and professionals can dip in and out of in order to learn more about development in children with autism. It is full of creative activities and strategies that can be used to support children with autism within their home environment.

Alice Carter

A treasure for any parent of a child with ASD. My son Harry was diagnosed with ASD two years ago, and I was left feeling alone and confused. Reading this book has taken me from the isolation so many of us parents feel, to a community of care and understanding. This book is like a much-needed hug at the end of a bad day.

Alli Mac Donnell

An open, honest, and positive book describing everyday life for families living with ASD. Full of common sense, reassuring advice - a real bible for those with newly-diagnosed children - and explained with humour and love. It's full of helpful tips and strategies that ALL families would benefit from!

Zoe Garbarz