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A Parent's Guide to Autism Diagnosis

What to Expect and How to Support Your Child
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Autism diagnosis can be an overwhelming time for many families. This is an accessible, easy to navigate guide for parents, answering the questions they may have before, during and after diagnosis. Written by a highly experienced author team, this book will support parents from the moment somebody mentions autism, through the diagnosis process and beyond. It provides reliable advice on every stage, with guidance on what to do during the long wait for assessment and diagnosis. Working from a pro-neurodiversity perspective it encourages parents to see beyond the diagnosis and to celebrate each child's unique personality and strengths. Combining information on medical diagnosis, educational needs and more, the book shares case studies and direct quotes from families to help parents to give their children the best start following an autism diagnosis, and help them to achieve their full potential. There is also a bonus downloadable chapter with information from the key professionals involved in the diagnostic process, so you know who you can turn to for the support and help you need.
Dr Sophia Mooncey is a highly experienced Consultant Paediatrician working in the NHS for over 30 years and also in the private sector. She has four children and enjoys cooking, tennis, travel, and long walks. Adele Devine is a Special Needs teacher at a school for young people with severe learning difficulties and autism. In 2010 she co-founded the multi-award winning SEN Assist autism software with her husband.
1. Concerns, Fears and Challenges 2. Childhood Development 3. Brief Guide Through Differential Diagnoses 4. Is This Autism? 5. The What, Why, Where and When of a Diagnosis 6. Supporting Evidence 7. Educational Input 8. Diagnostic Pathways 9. This Is Autism 10. Comorbidities and Implications Associated with Autism 11. Evidence-Based Therapeutic Interventions 12. Anxieties and Sensory Issues 13. Behaviour 14. Communication and Interaction 15. Eating, Drinking and Nutrition 16. Education 17. Getting Set Up 18. Personal Care 19. Family, Support and Self-Care 20. Diagnosis Journeys 21. A-Z of terms that may be relevant to Autism
Everything parents need to know about the autism diagnosis and assessment process
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