A Parent's Guide to Coping with Autism

by Sarah Ziegel

Overview

When Sarah Ziegel's twin boys were diagnosed with autism at the age of almost three, she found very little practical information about what to do. When her next two children were also diagnosed with the condition, she was even more determined to put that lack of information right. This book is the result of Sarah's experiences dealing with autism in her family. While covering personal aspecgts such as coping emotionally with a diagnosis, the book also tackles such practical matters as education, the EHCP process, and how to get help and support, and it considers the medical side of autism. This highly sensitive and professional guide is written from the heart and informed by the author's own experiences. This is the book you want to reach for when faced with a diagnosis, or if you simply want to know more about the condition.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780719819407
Publisher:	Hale, Robert Limited
Publication date:	09/01/2016
Pages:	192
Product dimensions:	5.40(w) x 8.40(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author

Sarah Ziegel practiced as a nurse and is now a mother with four autistic children.

Table of Contents

Preface 9

List of Abbreviations 10

1 Getting a Diagnosis 11

2 Coping Emotionally with a Diagnosis 42

3 Coexisting Conditions and the Medical Side of Autism 63

4 Sensory Issues 87

5 How to Get Help and Support 122

6 Therapies and Education 141

7 Keep Calm and Carry On 179

Useful Organizations and Other Sources of Information 201

Useful Websites 203

Acknowledgements 205

Index 207