Autism Life Skills
  • Published: 1 July 2009
  • ISBN: 9780091929084
  • Imprint: Vermilion
  • Format: Trade Paperback
  • Pages: 224
  • RRP: $37.99

Autism Life Skills

10 Essential Abilities Your Child With Autism Needs to Learn

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1 Jul 2009
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A personal coaching programme aimed at parents of special needs children, from the author of Autism Spectrum Disorders

Parents who have just received a diagnosis for their child are often shell-shocked. Autism Life Skills offers comprehensive advice for parents and 'coaches' them on how to work through the emotions inherent to having a child who is not developing as expected. It also addresses the practical issues that must be considered when raising a child with special needs, such as safety at home and earning a living, and teaches parents how to give their children the skills they will need for a healthy, happy life.

Through empowerment strategies, Autism Life Skills offers support for parents new to autism and shows them how to:
- Communicate with their child and each other
- Address the issue of self-esteem
- Develop social relationships for their child
- Foster independence in your child
  • Published: 1 July 2009
  • ISBN: 9780091929084
  • Imprint: Vermilion
  • Format: Trade Paperback
  • Pages: 224
  • RRP: $37.99
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About the author

Chantal Sicile-Kira

Chantal Sicile-Kira is the author of Autism Spectrum Disorders, which was voted an Outstanding Book of the Year by the Autism Society of America, and Adolescents on the Autism Spectrum. She is an International speaker who has been involved with Autism Spectrum Disorders for over twenty years, first as a professional, and then as a parent. Chantal writes the 'Ask Chantal' column for the Autism File Magazine, and hosts a radio show on Autism One Radio. Visit her website at www.chantalsicile-kira.com

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Praise for Autism Life Skills

I would highly recommend this book for anyone who lives, works, or educates someone on the autism spectrum

Dr Cathy Pratt, Chair, Board of Directors, Autism Society of America

provides insight into many of the challenges faced by teenagers and adults on the autism spectrum

Stephen M Edelson, PhD, Director, Autism Research Institute

Without question, Chantal's books on autistic spectrum disorders have become essential texts on the subject

Douglas Kennedy

Chantal has done a beautiful job of putting the voices of many people on the autism spectrum in one book

Temple Grandin, PhD

I really like this book. It's rooted in the experience of a whole range of people with autism and very practical, with lots of useful tips in boxes for easy access. The strategies apply well to adults, as well as children

Cathy Mercer, The National Autistic Society