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Summary
Autism diagnosis can be an overwhelming time for many families. This is an accessible, easy to navigate guide for parents, answering the questions they may have before, during and after diagnosis.
Written by a highly experienced author team, this book will support parents from the moment somebody mentions autism, through the diagnosis process and beyond. It provides reliable advice on every stage, with guidance on what to do during the long wait for assessment and diagnosis. Working from a pro-neurodiversity perspective it encourages parents to see beyond the diagnosis and to celebrate each child's unique personality and strengths.
Combining information on medical diagnosis, educational needs and more, the book shares case studies and direct quotes from families to help parents to give their children the best start following an autism diagnosis, and help them to achieve their full potential. There is also a bonus downloadable chapter with information from the key professionals involved in the diagnostic process, so you know who you can turn to for the support and help you need.
Author Notes
Dr Sophia Mooncey is a highly experienced consultant paediatrician who has worked for the NHS and in the private sector for over 30 years. She is also a medical adviser on several committees. She has four children and enjoys cooking, tennis, travel and long walks.
Adele Devine is a highly experienced special needs teacher at a school for young people with severe learning difficulties and autism. In 2010 she co-founded the multi-award-winning SEN Assist autism software. She has three children and enjoys swimming and writing.
Table of Contents
| Acknowledgements | p. 9 |
| Introduction | p. 11 |
| Part 1 Pre-Diagnosis | |
| 1 Concerns, Fears and Challenges | p. 19 |
| 2 Childhood Development | p. 31 |
| 3 Brief Guide to Differential Diagnoses | p. 39 |
| 4 Is This Autism? | p. 45 |
| 5 The What, Why, Where and When of a Diagnosis of Autism | p. 53 |
| Part 2 During Diagnosis | |
| 6 Supporting Evidence | p. 61 |
| 7 Educational Input | p. 67 |
| 8 Diagnostic Pathways | p. 75 |
| 9 This Is Autism | p. 79 |
| Part 3 Post-Diagnosis | |
| 10 Comorbidities and Implications Associated with Autism | p. 89 |
| 11 Evidence-Based Therapeutic Interventions | p. 105 |
| Part 4 Education | |
| 12 Anxieties and Sensory Issues | p. 117 |
| 13 Behaviour | p. 137 |
| 14 Communication and Interaction | p. 151 |
| 15 Eating, Drinking and Nutrition | p. 173 |
| 16 Starting School | p. 183 |
| 17 Getting Set Up | p. 207 |
| 18 Personal Care | p. 215 |
| Part 5 The journey Continues | |
| 19 Family, Support and Self-Care | p. 229 |
| 20 Diagnosis Journeys | p. 241 |
| 21 A-Z of Terms Which Can Be Relevant to Autism | p. 253 |
| Further Resources | p. 277 |
| Index | p. 279 |
