Empowering and practical, this guide is the perfect companion for parents who are finding it difficult to tell their children about their autism diagnosis. It provides a realistic yet uplifting approach to autism, treating it not as a disability but as a difference.
Not telling children about their autism diagnosis can have a significant negative impact on their mental health; by equipping parents with a language of positivity around autism, the book will make a difference to many children on the spectrum. It advises on how and when to talk to autistic children with both high and low care needs, and provides guidance on supporting children’s relationships with peers at school, as well as how to broach the conversation with the child’s siblings.
Concise and easy to read, The Little Book of Autism FAQs answers parents’ questions with accessible language, preparing them to approach this difficult conversation in a constructive manner.

7 reviews for The Little Book of Autism FAQs How to Talk with Your Child about their Diagnosis and Other Conversations

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Rated 5 out of 5
September 25, 2023
5.0 out of 5 stars Nice and Positive Book About Autism -- Great for newly diagnosed kids.
I was looking for a book on autism that wasn't too focused on the downsides of this condition.Something I could share with my autistic son (10 years o...More
I was looking for a book on autism that wasn't too focused on the downsides of this condition.

Something I could share with my autistic son (10 years old) to help him understand himself better.

This is just what I was looking for!

Most autism books I've found tend to have a lot of content on the downsides of autism, which is fine, but probably not what a newly diagnosed child wants to hear.

This is positive without overdoing it and going on about superpowers and stuff like that.

It does include some of the negative issues that can occur with autism but it's done in a nice way.

Highly recommended for parents and children with autism alike.
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lussel ocampos
Rated 5 out of 5
July 30, 2023
5.0 out of 5 stars Very informative!
I love all the information I’ve read on this book that I have to keep on rereading it.
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Maura Coll
Rated 5 out of 5
August 16, 2020
5.0 out of 5 stars Great
Great little book on autism. Very helpful info.
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Teresa Hoare
Rated 5 out of 5
April 8, 2020
5.0 out of 5 stars Good little book
Very good little book
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Cecilnat
Rated 5 out of 5
October 22, 2019
5.0 out of 5 stars Great buy
Found this book really insightful and read it all in one night. I liked how the questions I want to.ask my daughter were answered by children with aut...More
Found this book really insightful and read it all in one night. I liked how the questions I want to.ask my daughter were answered by children with autism themselves so you get a better understanding of how to explain autism to your child.
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Rebecca J
Rated 5 out of 5
September 26, 2019
5.0 out of 5 stars An essential book that everyone needs to read
My six year old son was diagnosed with autism a little over a year ago. All the forms that I have filled out have always read quite negatively but I'v...More
My six year old son was diagnosed with autism a little over a year ago. All the forms that I have filled out have always read quite negatively but I've come away feeling completely empowered and positive after reading this book.

I would recommend it to everyone, not just people with an autistic person in their life, because it's a great tool for understanding. It was good to read Q&As from people with autism, I've noted all of the books and YouTube videos to pick up and watch and I feel totally equipped to have the conversation with my son now.
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Ms. M. Martignetti
Rated 5 out of 5
September 25, 2019
5.0 out of 5 stars Great, accessible book
This was a complimentary copy courtesy of netgalley - thank youThis was of interest as I have an autistic nephewA great little book - lots of interes...More
This was a complimentary copy courtesy of netgalley - thank you

This was of interest as I have an autistic nephew

A great little book - lots of interesting information, perceptions of autism and how to deal with the initial awkwardness

Also, I feel it gets the conversation going and blasts some perceptions people have generally about the condition
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