Sincerely, Your Autistic Child
What People on the Autism Spectrum Wish Their Parents Knew About Growing Up, Acceptance, and Identity
By Emily Paige Ballou, Sharon daVanport,Autistic Women and Nonbinary Network | Publisher: Beacon Press
About the book
A diverse collection of autistic voices that highlights how parents can avoid common mistakes and misconceptions, and make their child feel truly accepted, valued, and celebrated for who they are.
Most resources available for parents come from psychologists, educators, and doctors, offering parents a narrow and technical approach to autism. Sincerely, Your Autistic Child represents an authentic resource for parents written by autistic people themselves.
From childhood and education to culture, gender identity, and sexuality, this anthology tackles the everyday joys and challenges of growing up while honestly addressing the emotional needs, sensitivity, and vibrancy of autistic kids, youth, and young adults. Contributors reflect on what they have learned while growing up on the autism spectrum and how parents can avoid common mistakes and overcome challenges while raising their child.
Part memoir, part guide, and part love letter, Sincerely, Your Autistic Child is an indispensable collection that invites parents and allies into the unique and often unheard experiences of autistic children and teens.
Editions of Sincerely, Your Autistic Child
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780807025680
- EBook
- ISBN 9780807025697
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9780807047965
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9780807048085
Read an Excerpt
A diverse collection of autistic voices that highlights how parents can avoid common mistakes and misconceptions, and make their child feel truly accepted, valued, and celebrated for who they are.
Most resources available for parents come from psychologists, educators, and doctors, offering parents a narrow and technical approach to autism. Sincerely, Your Autistic Child represents an authentic resource for parents written by autistic people themselves.
From childhood and education to culture, gender identity, and sexuality, this anthology tackles the everyday joys and challenges of growing up while honestly addressing the emotional needs, sensitivity, and vibrancy of autistic kids, youth, and young adults. Contributors reflect on what they have learned while growing up on the autism spectrum and how parents can avoid common mistakes and overcome challenges while raising their child.
Part memoir, part guide, and part love letter, Sincerely, Your Autistic Child is an indispensable collection that invites parents and allies into the unique and often unheard experiences of autistic children and teens.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sincerely, Your Autistic Child about?
A diverse collection of autistic voices that highlights how parents can avoid common mistakes and misconceptions, and make their child feel truly accepted, valued, and celebrated for who they are.
Most resources available for parents come from psychologists, educators, and doctors, offering parents a narrow and technical approach to autism. Sincerely, Your Autistic Child represents an authentic resource for parents written by autistic people themselves.
From childhood and education to culture, gender identity, and sexuality, this anthology tackles the everyday joys and challenges of growing up while honestly addressing the emotional needs, sensitivity, and vibrancy of autistic kids, youth, and young adults. Contributors reflect on what they have learned while growing up on the autism spectrum and how parents can avoid common mistakes and overcome challenges while raising their child.
Part memoir, part guide, and part love letter, Sincerely, Your Autistic Child is an indispensable collection that invites parents and allies into the unique and often unheard experiences of autistic children and teens.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Sincerely, Your Autistic Child?
Health, Relationships and Personal development > Family and health > Coping with / advice about personal, social and health topics > Coping with / advice about neurodevelopmental issues or topics > Coping with / advice about autism spectrum disorder
Where can I read a sample of Sincerely, Your Autistic Child?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780807025680
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Sincerely, Your Autistic Child?
Emily Paige Ballou, Sharon daVanport,Autistic Women and Nonbinary Network
Who is the Publisher of the book Sincerely, Your Autistic Child?
Beacon Press
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Sincerely, Your Autistic Child is available as paperback(ISBN 9780807025680) and ebook(ISBN 9780807025697) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9780807047965) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9780807048085)
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