TY  - BOOK
AU  - Jurkevythz,Renata
AU  - Campbell,Maura
AU  - Morgan,Lisa
TI  - Spectrum women: autism and parenting 
SN  - 9781787752948
PY  - 2020///
CY  - London
PB  - Jessica Kingsley Publishers
KW  - PARENTS WITH AUTISM
KW  - MOTHERS
KW  - PARENTING
KW  - CHILDREN
KW  - AUTISM
KW  - PERSONAL NARRATIVES
N1  - Foreword / Barb Cook -- Author's note -- Preface / Renata Jurkevythz -- PART 1: THE AUTISTIC MOTHER -- 1. The journey to motherhood -- 2. Benefits of being autistic -- 3. Challelnges of being autiistic -- 4. Essential tips -- 5. The family -- PART 2: AUTISTIC PARENTING -- 7. Understanding autism -- 8. Identifying auutism in our families -- 9. Providing support -- 10. Interventions -- 11. Non-autistic children -- PART 3: AUTISTICS AND SOCIETY -- 12. Autistic inclusion -- 13. The autism community -- A message to our kids -- References -- Further reading
N2  - "This book looks at what it feels like to be an autistic parent, offering valuable insights, knowledge and wisdom on parenting autistic and non-autistic children. Three mothers reflect on their experiences of growing up as undiagnosed autistics, venturing into and embracing motherhood, and connecting with their children in a unique and powerful way. They offer advice on overcoming the challenges of parenting when you are autistic, such as socialising with other parents or sensory issues that come with excessive touch. Reflecting on their own experiences, they also emphasize the positives of being an autistic parent to an autistic child, such as understanding of why their child is struggling or the open-mindedness that can come from not being constrained by societal norms. They also explain how out-of-the-box thinking leads to creative parenting of non-autistic children, forming strong and loving bonds.Full of wit and warm advice, this book empowers autistic parents and reassures them that autism is a strength in raising their children with love, knowledge and experience, while also giving non-autistic parents and professionals a fresh perspective on helping autistic children to thrive." -- Amazon.com
ER  -