A Parent's Guide to Autism Diagnosis: What to Expect and How to Support Your Child

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Adele Devine Sophia Mooncey

A Parent's Guide to Autism Diagnosis

What to Expect and How to Support Your Child

Adele Devine, Sophia Mooncey

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Jessica Kingsley Publishers
18 November 2021

Coping with disability

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.

By: Adele Devine, Sophia Mooncey
Imprint: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 228mm, Width: 150mm, Spine: 36mm
Weight: 340g
ISBN: 9781787754249
ISBN 10: 1787754243
Pages: 288
Publication Date: 18 November 2021
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , General/trade , Primary , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

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

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.

Reviews for A Parent's Guide to Autism Diagnosis: What to Expect and How to Support Your Child

Parents who recognize that their autistic child is different to other children will find that this insightful and reassuring guide will help them to accommodate those differences at home, and also identify the team that can help their child acquire specific abilities. The explanations and wisdom will enable parents to navigate the new world of autism. -- Dr Tony Attwood