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

by Davida Hartman, Margaret Anne Suggs (Illustrations)

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.

Genres: Autistic Spectrum Disorder, Nonfiction, Parenting, Psychology

112 pages, Paperback

Published September 19, 2019

Reviews

[Elisabeth · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is an excellent, brief book, full of questions parents have about autism. I especially like that it takes a neurodiverse view and encourages parents to talk to autistic people. It includes many quotes from autistic children and adults. It doesn't treat autism as a medical disorder, but more as a "different wiring." I knew most of the content already, but I think it would be very helpful to someone whose child has just been diagnosed.

[Rebecca Jamison · Rating 5 out of 5]

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.

Thank you Netgalley and Jessica Kingsley Publishers for the ARC.

[Jor · Rating 4 out of 5]

I got this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Hartman's "The Little Book of Autism FAQS" answers some of the most common questions about autism. It answers some important questions in two ways: The short answer and the long answer. In this way, it is easier to understand the meaning. Furthermore, it corrects some topics that people usually get wrong about autistic people.

[Susan O'Bryan · Rating 4 out of 5]

As the grandparent of a recently diagnosed autistic child, Davida Hartman's book is a new addition to my reference library. Rather than lecturing about dry facts, he lets those on the spectrum speak for themselves. Applause for the author and the unique perspective that he provides on a complex, and often confusing, subject.

ARC provided by NetGalley for my honest opinion.

[Books on Autism · Rating 4 out of 5]

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[Andrew Miller · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of the must read books for anyone contemplating telling an autistic child or young person about their autism 😃