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How to Navigate the Emotional Journey of Autism Parenting
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Recognising that your child is autistic is a pivotal moment for parents and carers. While it can lead to positives in terms of understanding behaviour and accessing support, the diagnostic process itself can be a huge source of anxiety, stress, guilt and worry. But its going to be ok - because right here you have the ultimate guidebook to navigating the emotions and challenges that these early stages present. From weathering the initial impact of a potential diagnosis, to self-care strategies and finding new parameters for success, reading this book is like being taken by the hand and shown how to look after your own mental health while supporting your child. Each chapter is full of guidance from someone whos been where you are now, and tells you what you really need to know so you can journey from panic and uncertainty to confidence, acceptance and strength.

Kate Laine-Toner BCAv is the founder of Bristol Autism Support, a charity that offers support and information for parents and carers of autistic children, both before and after diagnosis. She is the parent of an autistic child who was diagnosed at the age of two in 2012. Kate is autistic herself and also has ADHD. She writes from this multi-faceted perspective, as a parent, a neurodivergent person, and as a facilitator of helping parents and carers find their way on what can be an overwhelming journey. In 2022 Kate was given a British Citizen Award for her service to the autism parenting community.

Support and guidance for parents and carers of autistic children, with a focus on how address your own anxieties, understand and accept a diagnosis, and set yourself up for a successful family life.

•The book focuses on supporting parents emotional journey as well as strategies for supporting their child, which is a fresh approach

•Kate Laine-Toner is very well-connected; she founded Bristol Autism Support in 2012 and runs courses on neurodiversity

•The author is autistic and has ADHD, and is parent to an autistic child, so has a deep understanding of the specific challenges neurodiversity can pose

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