TY  - BOOK
AU  - Hunt,Katie
AU  - Rodwell,Helen
TI  - An introduction to autism for adoptive and foster families: how to understand and help your child 
SN  - 9781785924057
PY  - 2019///
CY  - London, Philadelphia, PA
PB  - Jessica Kingsley Publishers
KW  - AUTISM
KW  - CHILDREN
KW  - ADOPTIVE PARENTS
KW  - FOSTER PARENTS
KW  - PARENTING SKILLS
KW  - ATTACHMENT
KW  - TRANSITIONS
KW  - TRAUMA
N1  - Includes bibliographical references and indexes; What is autism? -- How is autism assessed? -- Overriding principles for parenting a child with autism -- Everyday transitions and home and school -- Placement transitions and contact -- Attachment and belonging -- Life story, loss and trauma -- Looking after yourself -- Seeking help and resources
N2  - "Written for busy foster carers and adoptive parents, this book provides a concise introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and how to support a child with a diagnosis. It emphasises the common strengths children with ASD have, as well as offering strategies for any behavioural issues that are likely to arise, highlighting how these can be exacerbated by the care system and adoption process. The first part of the book looks at the different aspects of autism and the challenges it can pose for children and parents, providing strategies for managing difficulties at home and at school, using social stories, and reducing sensory input in a child's environment. The second part looks at issues that arise for fostered or adopted children, including placement transitions, contact, and explaining the past. It concludes with helping parents to think about self-care." - PUBLISHER'S WEBSITE
ER  -