E-grāmata: Strengths-Based Guide to Supporting Autistic Children: A Positive Psychology Approach to Parenting

This is a long-awaited and important book. Claire has combined her wealth of experience, passion and expertise with a rich evidence-base to offer parents and professionals a practical, strengths-based and neuroaffirmative framework to help autistic children thrive -- Dr Micaela Connolly, Senior Educational and Child Psychologist If you want to learn how to use your child's strengths to promote their positive traits and talents, this book is for you. A clear and accessible read full of engaging activities that can be easily implemented, this book illustrates how adopting a strengths-based approach will enrich the lives of autistic children and their families. -- Miriam O Connor, Autism Support Consultant, Emotion Coaching Practitioner and Parent of Autistic Children, MA SEN (Autism), HDip Applied Psychology This book is a must-read for every parent of an Autistic child! Rooted in a Neuroaffirmative framework and the depth of Claire's professional and personal experience, this book is a step-by-step guide of practical and uplifting ideas and activities that will enhance your child's sense of identity and self-esteem. It is a joy to read and a wonderful addition to Autistic literature! -- Dr. Maeve Kavanagh, Clinical Psychologist, Childversity and The Adult Autism Practice This is an absolute gem of a book, which I have immediately added to my list of recommended books for all parents. Highly accessible, and working within a framework which in my experience is the single most effective way to support autistic children, this book is full of practical advice and resources. It will be so helpful to so many parents. -- Davida Hartman, Adjunct Professor UCD School of Psychology, Clinical Director and Principal Psychologist at The Children's Clinic and The Adult Autism Practice A breath a fresh air, Claire's practical book gives a platform upon which parents can focus on the wonderful strengths of their autistic child and utilise these as a way of identifying an authentic, affirmative autistic self. A beautiful, uplifting, useful read. -- Luke Beardon, Senior Lecturer of Autism at Sheffield University