Parenting Bright Kids With Autism

by Claire E. Hughes-Lynch

Parenting Bright Kids With Autism discusses the frustrations, the diagnoses, the challenges, and the joys as parents help their gifted children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) thrive in school and at home. This Topics range from understanding the first signs of autism and the diagnosis, finding a support network, and filling out necessary paperwork, to determining the various types of therapies available and planning for adulthood. The book also discusses issues that these kids may face as they become teenagers and enter college. With the advice and encouragement provided in this book, parents will receive valuable insight into this new world of caring for a gifted child with autism.

Genres: Parenting, Nonfiction, Autistic Spectrum Disorder

268 pages, Paperback

Published March 7, 2022

Reviews

[Jenicra · Rating 2 out of 5]

Some pretty outdated ideas and language in this book, which author acknowledges… but at the end of the day discussion around “curing” autism is pretty cringey. I really liked the chapter and middle and high school considerations. Also kind of strange that neither of the authors children she writes about are AA?

[Julie H · Rating 4 out of 5]

These books are not easy to read but helpful. Nothing really new but good to read it all again and learn. We are definitely dealing with a twice exceptional child

[Candida · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book offers a wealth of information. I really wanted to offer more, but unfortunately there just isn't enough help out there for family members of autistic kids. This book does give you an outline of what your action plan should look like.

[Liza · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is phenomenal! As a first time mother with a high functioning autistic child, this has information I did and didn't know. I recommend this book to other parents. This will help me to help my son. I believe I will find myself coming back to remind myself of things I have marked.