Parenting Autism Experts Library, Vol. 1

What You'll Learn

Understand Autism

Autism is a complex neuro-developmental disorder. Understanding the gifts and challenges will help you better understand your child so you can help them succeed.

Interventions

Treatment and therapies can greatly improve the lives of individuals with autism, even those with symptoms that are less obvious. Learn about the options so you can determine what will be helpful for your child.

Parenting Strategies

Many parents worry about how to change autistic behaviors, but it’s more helpful to understand what causes the behaviors. Learn what your child’s behavior is telling you, and how to address it.

School, Work & Life Skills

Many families wonder how to help their autistic child function in a neurotypical world. We’ll tackle school issues, transition strategies, college success, and employment readiness for individuals with autism.

Friends & Family

Social and communication skills are a well-known struggle for those on the autism spectrum. Learn how to strengthen the parent-child relationship, improve social skills, and navigate relationships.

Included Bonuses

• Dan Shapiro, MD – BOOK EXCERPT: Parent Child Journey: An Individualized Approach to Raising Your Challenging Child
• Robert Cox, MA, LPC, NCC – E-BOOK: The Life-Recovery Method: Autism treatment from a trauma perspective
• Sarah Wayland, PhD – PRINTABLE: The Brain’s Stress Response – How your body responds to stress as it shifts into fight, flight, or freeze mode
• Steven Gutstein, PhD – E-BOOK: Dynamic Intelligence and the MindGuiding Relationship
• Salya Namazi, PhD – PRINTABLE: Conditions That Frequently Co-Occur With Autism and What to Look For
• Donna Henderson, PsyD – PRINTABLE: How the Characteristics Listed in the DSM-5 Criteria Present in Girls
• Carol Stock Kranowitz, MA – BOOK EXCERPT: What Is Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD)? Adapted from The Out-of-Sync Child Grows Up: Coping with SPD in the Adolescent and Young Adult Years
• Jennifer Scribner, NTP, CGP – E-BOOK: 7 Foods to Reduce Brain Inflammation – and how to get your child to eat them.
• Melissa Pangelinan, Ph.D. – TOOLKIT: Visual Schedule, Checklist, Social Story & Video Model for Teaching Tennis Skills (Forehand)
• Maria Dixon, MA, CCC-SLP – PRINTABLE: Language Characteristics in Autism
• Rita Eichenstein, PhD – BOOK EXCERPT: Not What I Expected: Help and Hope for Parents of Atypical Children
• Brenda Smith Myles, PhD – PRINTABLE: Student Crisis Plan Sheet
• Holly Moses, MS, BCBA, LPC, LPA – GUIDE: Behavior Detective Guide
• Kari Dunn Buron – TOOLKIT: Incredible 5-Point Scale, Usage Guidelines, Sample Scale (filled in)
• Debbie Reber – BOOK EXCERPT: Tilt 4 from Differently Wired: Raising an Exceptional Child in a Conventional World
• Penny Williams – WORKSHEET: Creating Your Parenting Vision
• Heather Chauvin – DISCOUNT: $100 Off Heather’s Energetic Time Management Workshop
• Rachelle Sheely, PhD – E-BOOK: Chapter (Milking Cherries) from My Baby Can Dance
• Kathy Dow-Burger, MA, CCC-SLP – PRINTABLE: Social Cognition Graphic Organizers
• Jenny Palmiotto, PsyD, LCMFT – PRINTABLE: 5 Steps Back to Loving Connections
• Alisha Griffith, Au. D, CCC SLP, CPC – PRINTABLE: 3 Au-mazing tips to have a successful school year
• Jackie Flynn, EDS, LMHC, RPT – VIDEO: What to Do When You Make a Mistake as a Parent
• Vikki Spencer, MEd – PRINTABLE: Self-Care: 78 Sanity Ideas When You Have No Clue What You Really Want
• John Elder Robison – BOOK EXCERPT: Be Different: My Adventures with Asperger’s, and My Advice for Fellow Aspergians, Misfits, Families and Teachers
• Monica Adler Werner, MA – PRINTABLES: EF Domains and the Pejoratives That Can Help You Diagnose Your Child, & Scripts to Help Your Child Get Unstuck and On Target
• Judith S. Bass, CEP – PRINTABLE: Spectrum of Support at the College Level: Different Types of Programming
• Haley Dunn, MA, LPC – PRINTABLE: Career Readiness and Transition Planning
• Debrah Martin, MA – PRINTABLE: Parent Advocacy Tips
• Shawna Wingert – E-BOOK: Parenting Chaos: Practical Support and Encouragement for Parents of Explosive Children
• Alisa Foreman, LMFT – PRINTABLE: Independent Living Skills
• Ed Hallowell, Ph.D. – E-BOOK: Their Beautiful Minds