Includes bibliographical references (pages 219-220).
CONTENTS NOTE
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Acknowledgements -- Introduction -- Rebuilding life after autism : Ann's story -- Rebuilding life after autism : Maureen's story -- Balancing family life : the siblings -- Balancing family life : marriage and extended family -- Advocating for our children -- Taking care of ourselves -- Finding our way -- Dealing with the public -- Accepting our children and ourselves -- Letting go : Ann's story -- Letting go : Maureen's story -- App. A: student information sheet -- App. B: books that made a difference.
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SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
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'As forthright and enabling as Dr. Spock.'. - Kirkus Reviews€. Maureen F. Morrell and Ann Palmer are raising two very different children: Justin, a whirlwind of activity and mood swings, who is supervised in a residential farm community, and Eric, quiet and passive, who lives independently at college. The authors give an account of the striking similarities as well as the stark differences in their experiences of parenting children at opposite extremes of the autism spectrum. The two mothers speak openly about their children's diagnosis and early childhood through to adolescence, yo.
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Ingram Content Group
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JessicaKingsleyPublishers9781846425066
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Title
Parenting across the autism spectrum.
International Standard Book Number
1843108070
TOPICAL NAME USED AS SUBJECT
Autism in children, Popular works.
Autistic children, Popular works.
Autism in children.
Autistic children.
FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS-- Children with Special Needs.