Nurturing Your Autistic Young Person: A Parent’s Handbook to Supporting Newly Diagnosed Teens and Pre-Teens
£14.20
As the parent of a child recognised as autistic as a pre-teen or teen, it can often feel difficult to find the answers you need. Children who make it to late primary/early secondary age before being picked up by the system tend to present with traits that are harder to spot, meaning it can be harder to engage professionals in the diagnostic process and gather the necessary support.
Cathy Wassell, CEO of Autistic Girls Network, has tailored this handbook to support parents with older children or teenagers who are at the identification stage, walking them through the basics in an engaging and accessible manner. She addresses key challenges for this age group, including co-occurring conditions, puberty, and safeguarding, as well as looking to the future, advising on schooling options, and beyond.
Designed to help parents become fully informed and ensure a nurturing and positive environment for our autistic young people, this is a guide with a focus on difference – not deficit.
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Additional information
| Publisher | Jessica Kingsley Publishers (21 Dec. 2022) |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Paperback | 288 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1839971118 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1839971112 |
| Dimensions | 13.8 x 1.83 x 21.6 cm |
by Tee W
Def recommend easy to understand and can read from beg to end or dip into with the index provided at the back of the book. Great myth busting facts too.
by JoMo
By far the best book have read since starting the journey with our son following his diagnosis this year. Packed full of useful, up-to-date information and advice, written in a warm, supportive tone. Unreserved recommendation.
by ZeJesus
This is a must read book about Autism and Co-occurring conditions and how you can support your young person. If your young person wis recognised Autistic or you are considering a diagnosis this book will help you as a parent.
The book is written in a Neurodiversity affirming way packed full of insight, information to help you understand Autism and Co-occurring conditions and how you can help your young person.
Of course you have to remember everyone is different but this covers so much it will be a great resource for any parent pre or post diagnosis.
I have over 50 highlights saved to go back to for quick reference on the kindle. The book is packed full of true insight and explanations on how you can help your young person with so many things.
An insightful and really useful read if you are considering diagnosis or if your young person has been recognised Autistic.
by Punky
I am so glad I read this early in our journey. I realise how biased and unhelpful my view of autism was and that a lot of the advice I’ve been given by the current system of support is damaging and unhelpful. I am now going to really question things and try create a space where my child feels safe and validated and where I continue to learn from them as much as I will help them navigate the NT world. Two-way learning. Excellent book.
by Eilidh Horder
I wish I had read this incredible book many years ago. My daughter – aged 13 – had a late diagnosis and this (hand)book is exactly what I need to be able to understand and support her better. I’d gleened bits and pieces of information about autism over the past few years, and especially the last few month – but it’s all here (and so much more) in one book, written in a clear and understandable way. So many ‘aha’ moments. Cathy Wassell’s book seems to have everything covered from co-occurring conditions to sensory stuff, with lots of practical advice on how to nurture and advocate for our autistic young people.
Statistics show how far too many autistic people go on in life to have mental health problems and anxiety – because our world is geared up for neurotypical people. As well as being a brilliant guide for parents of autistic children and teens, this book illustrates how we can all help to change this.
I think this should be on the national curriculum – a must-read for anyone who comes into regular contact with autistic people – that would be… everyone.
by C. Mountford
This is the most brilliant book. My husband who isn’t the most avid reader and not familiar with ‘brain stuff’ is reading it and can’t stop praising it. It’s very accessible, easy to pick up / put down, well laid out with clear sections and we’ve each got our own copies as he’s marked it everywhere. I haven’t read it yet but it’s next up. Thank you Cathy for all the blood sweat & tears that went into writing this
by Jon Adamson
We are just starting our journey with an almost teenage daughter so having to learn quickly. This book was great. I learnt a lot in a short time – it’s an easy read which helps. It’s now in the hands of a teacher and I’m hoping it will help educate those who can really make a difference to our young people.
by BOB
The SENCO team, the GP, the CAMHS Crisis lines, the million other numbers I was given were no where near as helpful as this book has been. It’s SUPER practical (eg how to handle meltdowns the do’s and don’ts), helpfully and clearly unpacks all the behaviour I’ve experienced with my child and explains (with loads examples which I could directly relate to) what it’s like to experience our world from my child’s perspective. I felt like I had a friend who was FULLY understanding and practical in advice. I will and have recommended this book to absolutely everyone I know who is struggling with a late diagnosis. Sadly there just isn’t enough support and understanding out there for girls. With this book, I have felt less anxious, less baffled and far more empowered to help, listen to and support my child. I cannot thank Cathy Wassell enough for this crucial, life changing guide.