K. M. Burnham
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"Unlock the path to more confident and joyful parenting with a book written by a neurodiverse author and mother of two autistic children. Are you a pa
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rent who feels the weight of supporting your autistic child? This book is written especially for you. With The Art and Science of Raising Your Autistic Child: A Holistic Approach to Manage Meltdowns, Improve Social Skills, and Support Neurodiverse Family Dynamics, you'll access a world of expert insights, flexible strategies, and realistic tools designed to make your journey not merely survivable but significantly more joyful. Inside, you'll uncover: -Proven techniques based on scientific research explained in jargon-free, easy-to-understand language. -Strength-based and joy-focused approach to parenting that encourages harnessing your child's strengths and celebrating their unique autism journey. -Practical strategies --not one-size-fits-all advice, but adaptable to your child's unique needs and applicable in your daily life. -Techniques for making daily transitions smoother, enabling your child to feel safer and calmer. -Home-based activities to help you enhance your child's social skills. - Insights into processing sensory sensitivities, helping you decode the reasons behind your child's behaviors and preferences. -A flexible blueprint for navigating neurodiverse family dynamics, ensuring that every family member feels accepted, supported, and cherished. -Compassionate coaching for self-care, reminding you that caring for yourself is as important as caring for your child. While raising autistic children may bring unique challenges, it can also amplify the joy and fulfillment of parenting. Your child has the potential to thrive beyond your wildest dreams, and together, you can build resilience and deepen the bonds of family unity." --Back cover.
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