101 Tips for the Parents of Girls with Autism
eBook - ePub

101 Tips for the Parents of Girls with Autism

The Most Crucial Things You Need to Know About Diagnosis, Doctors, Schools, Taxes, Vaccinations, Babysitters, Treatment, Food, Self-Care, and More

  1. 240 pages
  2. English
  3. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

101 Tips for the Parents of Girls with Autism

The Most Crucial Things You Need to Know About Diagnosis, Doctors, Schools, Taxes, Vaccinations, Babysitters, Treatment, Food, Self-Care, and More

About this book

The latest research shows that as many as 1 in 88 US children now has autism, and the number keeps rising. Parents of these children become full-time researchers, always looking for the latest information on doctors, education, and treatments, and parents of girls with autism face particularly unique challenges. After countless hours of study, Tony Lyons is sharing what he has learned. In 101 Tips for the Parents of Girls with Autism you will learn how to deal with troubling issues such as periods, birth control, and the risks of sexual abuse. Both Mom and Dad will learn which menstrual pads work best and why the ones with wings just are not them. And how exactly do you get your daughter to actually start using them? 101 Tips for the Parents of Girls with Autism has the answer. Other topics include: How to get the most useful evaluation
Where to find other parents of girls with autism
Getting insurance to cover treatments
Coping with the unique social issues that girls face
Legal issues and Medicaid pros and cons
Maintaining a social life for both you and your daughter
Handling marital stress and divorce
Where to go on vacation
And many more!
From what to do when you first suspect your daughter might have autism, to coping with the first diagnosis, following up with comprehensive evaluation, and pursuing education and treatment, 101 Tips for the Parents of Girls with Autism is the book that every parent of a girl with autism needs.

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Information

Publisher
Skyhorse
Year
2015
Print ISBN
9781629145082
eBook ISBN
9781629148427
Topic
Medicine
Subtopic
Diseases & Allergies

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title Page
  3. Copyright
  4. Contents
  5. Introduction
  6. Chapter 1: Education
  7. Chapter 2: Therapy Implementation
  8. Chapter 3: Medical and Nutritional Treatment
  9. Chapter 4: Supporting the Family Unit
  10. Chapter 5: Daily Life
  11. Chapter 6: Productive Approaches to Parenting
  12. Chapter 7: Personal Care
  13. Chapter 8: Safety
  14. Chapter 9: Venturing Out
  15. Chapter 10: Holidays, Birthdays, Gifts
  16. Chapter 11: The Future: Happy 18th Birthday—Where Do We Go from Here?
  17. Chapter 12: Finances
  18. Afterword
  19. Suggested Reading
  20. Index

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