An Introduction to Autism for Adoptive and Foster Families: How to Understand and Help Your Child

by Katie Hunt and Helen Rodwell

Book Overview

Written for busy foster carers and adoptive parents, this book provides a concise introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and how to support a child with a diagnosis. It emphasises the common strengths children with ASD have, as well as offering strategies for any behavioural issues that are likely to arise, highlighting how these can be exacerbated by the care system and adoption process.

The first part of the book looks at the...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1785924052
• ISBN13: 9781785924057
• Release Date: October 2018
• Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
• Length: 248 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 14.6" x 8.4"