Parenting Girls on the Autism Spectrum: Overcoming the Challenges and Celebratin

Description: Parenting Girls on the Autism Spectrum by Eileen Riley-Hall, Shana Nichols Each chapter in this book explores a topic of concern for parents of children on the autism spectrum, offering support on issues such as school, friendships, meltdowns, special gifts, therapies and interventions. This book is full of advice and insight on the unique and rewarding challenges presented when you have a daughter on the autism spectrum. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This book is a celebration of all the wonderful and unexpected gifts that having a daughter on the autism spectrum can bring to a family. Each chapter offers encouragement and guidance on issues such as school, friendships, meltdowns, special gifts, family relationships, therapies and interventions. Having daughters on the spectrum presents unique and rewarding challenges and this book is packed with friendly advice and real life examples from a mother who has experienced it all first hand.This positive, upbeat book is guaranteed to offer support to parents, grandparents and family members, as well as providing educators and anyone else working in a supporting role with an insight into what life is like for girls on the spectrum and their parents. Notes Full of practical tips and advice on how to care for girls on the autism spectrum, written by a mother of 2 such girls. It takes a positive approach showing how to overcome the challenges and celebrate the unexpected gifts. Author Biography Eileen Riley-Hall is the mother of two teenage girls, one with Asperger Syndrome and the other with Autism. She is a high school English teacher at an inclusive public school in New York State and has worked with special needs students from preschool through to high school, in various settings, for over 25 years. Table of Contents Foreword. Preface. Introduction. 1. What is Autism? 2. Diagnosis. 3. Girls on the Spectrum. 4. Education. 5. Friends. 6. Siblings. 7. Causes, Treatments, and Acceptance. 8. World Wide Web. 9. Milestones. 10. Autism Truths and Myths 11. Dark Moments. 12. Special Gifts. 13. Mistakes, Outtakes, and C is for Crazy. 14. Relationships. 15. Taking Care of You. 16. The Future. Review Mostly its about Eileen Riley-Halls experiences with her daughters but its also chock full of websites and other resources to help you along the way. I cant say enough about how helpful she is in her book. -- One Girl Circus blogRiley-Hall comes across as a strong, loving mother who has much to share and her experiences and outlook would no doubt be an inspiration to many. -- asteensEileen Riley-Hall has produced a book full of pride but without a hint of vanity. This is a mother whose pride in her, each very different, daughters jumps off the page...I felt Id got to know a family, was given a glimpse into a loving relationship between a devoted mum and her girls and was left wanting to get to know them better still. For this reason and that Eileen Riley-Halls voice is a much needed one of balance and pride, Im hoping for a follow up. -- Autismum blogIf you have a daughter with autism or Aspergers syndrome, this book will be your primary source of information and inspiration as well as becoming your best friend who understands and supports you. -- Tony Attwood, Clinical Psychologist and author of The Complete Guide to Aspergers SyndromeEileen Riley-Hall, a parent of two girls on the autism spectrum, has demonstrated with great clarity the differences between girls and boys on the spectrum. Her book addresses the complexities of girls being a minority in a minority group. Without doubt her book is inspiring, positive and practical providing excellent tips on living with, understanding and supporting girls on the spectrum. A must read for all of us who care about this hidden group. -- Dr Judith Gould, Clinical Psychologist and Director of the NAS Lorna Wing Centre for AutismEileen shares with her readers the unique experiences of females with ASDs and the challenges that they and their families face; challenges such as minority status within a minority, social expectations for females to be good at social-communication, the risks of depression and anxiety, handling mean girls who bully in ways that are different than the bullying of boys, hygiene and fashion, and making friends. Whether your daughter is a spunky spitfire or a quiet little lady, you will find her somewhere in Eileens words, and I guarantee that you will not feel alone. -- from the Foreword by Shana Nichols, clinical psychologist, Owner and Director of the ASPIRE Centre for Learning and Development, New York State and author of Girls Growing Up on the Autism Spectrum.Eileen Riley-Hall has encouraged her daughters to grow into beautiful and delightful young women and has developed distinctive strategies to develop their potential. -- Gayle Buckley MD, paediatrician, New York stateEileen Riley-Hall writes as an old hand, reassuring new recruits that they, too, will survive the shock of getting a diagnosis, and showing them how to be their own childs advocate, while maintaining a healthy balance in their own lives, and the on-going life of their family. This is a heartening, and at the same time no-nonsense look at what it means to be the parent of not one, but two daughters on the autism spectrum. The author speaks with the insight, compassion, and wisdom that only come from first-hand experience…enabling new parents to make better-informed choices on their own childs behalf. -- James Coplan, MD, author, Making Sense of Autistic Spectrum Disorders Promotional Support and advice on parenting girls on the spectrum, from schooling to friendships to meltdowns and special gifts Long Description Parents of girls on the autism spectrum often wish their daughters were celebrated for their talents, rather than discouraged for their differences. They recognise that their childrens unique natures may make them distinctive in some ways, but resent labels such as disabled and disorder being applied to their daughters.This book is a celebration of all the wonderful and unexpected gifts that having daughters on the autism spectrum can bring to your life. Each chapter explores a topic of concern, offering encouragement and guidance on common issues such as school, friendships, meltdowns, special gifts, family relationships, therapies and interventions. Having daughters on the spectrum presents unique and rewarding challenges and this book is packed with friendly advice and real life examples from a mother who has experienced it all first hand.The hopeful perspective given in this book is guaranteed to offer much appreciated comfort to parents, grandparents and family members. It will provide educators and anyone who cares for girls on the spectrum with an insight into what life is like for these extraordinary girls and their parents. Review Text Eileen Riley-Hall writes as an old hand, reassuring new recruits that they, too, will survive the shock of getting a diagnosis, and showing them how to be their own childs advocate, while maintaining a healthy balance in their own lives, and the on-going life of their family. This is a heartening, and at the same time no-nonsense look at what it means to be the parent of not one, but two daughters on the autism spectrum. The author speaks with the insight, compassion, and wisdom that only come from first-hand experience...enabling new parents to make better-informed choices on their own childs behalf. Review Quote "Eileen shares with her readers the unique experiences of females with ASDs and the challenges that they and their families face; challenges such as minority status within a minority, social expectations for females to be good at social-communication, the risks of depression and anxiety, handling mean girls who bully in ways that are different than the bullying of boys, hygiene and fashion, and making friends. Whether your daughter is a spunky spitfire or a quiet little lady, you will find her somewhere in Eileens words, and I guarantee that you will not feel alone." - from the Foreword by Shana Nichols, clinical psychologist, Owner and Director of the ASPIRE Centre for Learning and Development, New York State and author of Girls Growing Up on the Autism Spectrum. Promotional "Headline" Support and advice on parenting girls on the spectrum, from schooling to friendships to meltdowns and special gifts Description for Reader Parents of girls on the autism spectrum often wish their daughters were celebrated for their talents, rather than discouraged for their differences. They recognise that their childrens unique natures may make them distinctive in some ways, but resent labels such as disabled and disorder being applied to their daughters.This book is a celebration of all the wonderful and unexpected gifts that having daughters on the autism spectrum can bring to your life. Each chapter explores a topic of concern, offering encouragement and guidance on common issues such as school, friendships, meltdowns, special gifts, family relationships, therapies and interventions. Having daughters on the spectrum presents unique and rewarding challenges and this book is packed with friendly advice and real life examples from a mother who has experienced it all first hand. The hopeful perspective given in this book is guaranteed to offer much appreciated comfort to parents, grandparents and family members. It will provide educators and anyone who cares for girls on the spectrum with an insight into what life is like for these extraordinary girls and their parents. Description for Sales People Written by a mother of two girls on the autism spectrum Details ISBN1849058938 Author Shana Nichols Publisher Jessica Kingsley Publishers Year 2012 ISBN-10 1849058938 ISBN-13 9781849058933 Format Paperback Publication Date 2012-04-15 Imprint Jessica Kingsley Publishers Subtitle Overcoming the Challenges and Celebrating the Gifts Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Media Book Short Title PARENTING GIRLS ON THE AUTISM Language English DEWEY 618.9285882 Pages 256 UK Release Date 2012-04-15 NZ Release Date 2012-04-15 Audience General AU Release Date 2012-04-14 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:129875798;

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