The Conscious Parent's Guide To Asperger's Syndrome: A Mindful Approach for Helping Your Child Succeed

by William Stillman

A positive, mindful plan for the whole family!If your child has been given a diagnosis of Asperger's syndrome, you may be feeling overwhelmed and unsure of what to do next. With The Conscious Parent's Guide to Asperger's Syndrome, you will learn how to take a relationship-centered approach to parenting that engages your child and ensures that he succeeds behaviorally, socially, and cognitively. Conscious parenting is about being present with your child and taking the time to understand how to help him flourish. By practicing this mindful method, you can support your child emotionally and help nurture his development.This easy-to-use guide helps you your child's unique perspective and cognitive strengthsAdapt a conscious parenting philosophy that works for everyoneIdentify triggers that can lead to sensory overloadLower stress levels for the entire family, including other siblingsKeep open communication with your child and help him foster good relationshipsEmbrace your child's passions and help him grow in practical waysEducate your family and friends about Asperger'sAdvocate for your child at schoolWith The Conscious Parent's Guide to Asperger's Syndrome, you'll learn to create a calm and mindful atmosphere for the whole family, while helping your child succeed and thrive.

Genres: Autistic Spectrum Disorder, Parenting

241 pages, Kindle Edition

First published November 6, 2015

Reviews

[Ashley Newberg · Rating 1 out of 5]

This is NOT a conscious parenting book and feels as if it was written by someone who has no personal experience with autism/aspergers. Very outsider perspective and punitive and abusive measures. Literally says things along the lines of, 'your child doesn't understand this, but if you feel you want to punish them for it anyways, do it this way.' I could see parts of it being a step in the right direction for parents who are already of a very authoritarian mindset. But would then give a false sense of security by using the "conscious parent" label.

[Riccardo · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nice information book for parents struggling with a child with Asperger's. Factual book. Reasonable level of information. Worth a read.

[Ron Turner · Rating 4 out of 5]

I have Asperger's so I found this to be very useful. I like how it focused on the transition to adulthood. There are lots of resources for kids, but teenagers and adults are often left to fend for themselves.

I especially enjoyed the chapters on anger and sexuality.

Controlling anger can be very difficult. It's one thing for a child to have a meltdown. But a grown man can quickly find himself fired and being tackled by the police. Escalation is also a serious issue. There's a reason why so many mass murderers have Asperger's. When we snap, it's not pretty.

Sexuality is another tricky issue. Forming relationships can be extremely difficult. The rules of dating are incredibly bizarre. For someone on the autism spectrum, it's very straightforward. If you find someone sexually attractive then you go up to them and tell them that. Of course that backfires horribly and can lead to sexual harassment or stalking charges, so it becomes an issue of training folks to be patient and aware that there are rules to follow.