Acknowledgements. Preface. Part One - Talking to your child about their autism diagnosis. 1. Are you ready for the autism talk? 2. What do you know about autism? Fact vs fiction. 3. Why tell your child they have autism? 4. When is the right time to talk to your child? 5. How do you tell your child they have autism? 6. What do you tell your child? 7. A personal journey. 8. The autism talk. 9. Troubleshooting. Part Two - Telling others about your childs autism diagnosis. 10. Why should I share my childs diagnosis with others? 11. Common concerns of parents. 12. Who should you tell about your childs diagnosis? 13. What should you tell others about your child? 14. How should you share your childs autism diagnosis? 15. Troubleshooting. Part Three - Resources. 16. Photocopiable worksheets. 17. Helpful books, videos and websites. Bibliography.
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A fantastic, comprehensive resource that answers the vast range of questions that parents can have about this important topic. All is sensitively and clearly explained, with real life scenarios, easy to use worksheets and troubleshooting for every eventuality. Highly recommended. -- Davida Hartman, Director and Senior Educational and Child Psychologist, The Childrens Clinic, Dublin