For any parent of a child on the autism spectrum, obtaining educational and other services for their child is an ongoing and often intractable problem. This book tells the story of two parents of a child first diagnosed with Pervasive Developmental Disorder Not Otherwise Specifi…
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This accessible and valuable introduction to caring for a child with autism is an ideal resource for teachers and members of a child with autism's immediate and extended family. In clear and simple language, with many illustrations, the authors tackle common problems experienced…
People with autism often are intolerant of gluten (a protein in four types of cereal) and casein (a protein found in animal's milk). There are many testaments to the benefits for such people of a diet that excludes gluten, casein, monosodium glutamate and aspartame, and these pe…
Praise for the first edition:. 'An approachable and practical edition that will be welcomed by parents and carers alike. I know how hard it can be to find How to" resources for parents. Well here is a gem.'. - Children, Young People and Families. Parents of young children newly …
Finding out that your child has Asperger Syndrome can be devastating enough, but when you discover that he or she won't eat 99.9 per cent of all food and drink in the known universe, the fun really starts. This was the situation the author found herself in a decade ago when her …
Explores the variety of family forms which characterise our contemporary culture, while addressing the implications of these increasingly diverse family units on child development. Shows the interrelatedness of new trends in family organization through the common themes of embed…
As charming performers who skillfully reflect their parents expectations, far too many children grow into adults driven to greater and greater achievements by an underlying sense of worthlessness. Never allowed to express their true feelings, and having lost touch with their tru…
You've just had a baby. Everything is perfect. Then the hospital sends you home' without an instruction manual. Baby expert Gina Ford comes to the rescue with her newly revised hour-by-hour, week-by-week guide. One of Great Britain's top parenting experts, she draws on more than…
