Winner of the Grand Prize for Instruction and Insight and First Place
in Psychology, Chanticleer International Book Awards
One of the autism community's most beloved classics, Ten Things Every
Child with Autism Wishes You Knew has informed, delighted, and guided
millions of families and professionals the world over since its first
edition was published in 2005.
A child's voice leads into each chapter, offering a one-of-a-kind
exploration into how ten core characteristics of autism affect our
children's perceptions and reactions to the surrounding physical,
sensory and social environments. This revised and updated third edition
sharpens the focus on these basic aspects while expanding on how our own
perspectives shape the life of our child and ourselves, today, tomorrow,
and for years to come. An all-new section illuminates the surprising
breadth of our power of choice and outlines potent strategies for strong
decision-making in every situation.
Every parent, teacher, social worker, therapist, and physician should
have this succinct and informative book in their back pocket. Framed
with both humor and compassion, the book lists the top ten
characteristics that help illuminate--not define--children with autism.
Ellen's personal experiences as a parent, an autism columnist, and a
contributor to numerous parenting magazines coalesce to create this
guide for anyone with someone on the autism spectrum in their life.
(There is also an edition of this book available in Spanish!)
