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The conscious parent's guide to autism, a mindful approach for helping your child focus and succeed, Marci Lebowitz, OT

eng

Includes bibliographical references (pages 231-233) and index

index present

non fiction

The conscious parent's guide to autism

bibliography

915500455

Marci Lebowitz, OT

a mindful approach for helping your child focus and succeed

"If your child has a diagnosis of 'on the autism spectrum, ' you may be feeling overwhelmed and most likely intimated. Often the focus is on 'disabilities' rather than 'abilities, ' and you may be left wondering what you should expect as your child journeys through life. With The Conscious Parent's Guide to Autism, you will learn how to take a relationship-centered approach to engage your child. Conscious parenting means being present with your children and taking the time to understand their point of view. Using this mindful method, you can help your child improve language skills, motor skills, and social skills ..."--Page 4 of cover

Conscious parenting -- The world of autism -- Detecting warning signs and coexisting conditions -- Managing challenging behaviors with empathy -- Communicating with your child -- Practical approaches to handling tantrums, meltdowns, and discipline -- Autism and your marriage -- Conscious parenting as a single parent -- Responding to your other children's needs -- Autism and your extended family -- Dealing with society -- Starting school -- The transition from child to teenager -- Autism and life as an adult -- Challenging obstacles with an engaged presence -- Expanding abilities through intervention -- Finding support and assistance -- Appendix A. Glossary -- Appendix B. Additional resources -- Appendix C. Frequently asked questions about autism

Autism, a mindful approach for helping your child focus and succeed