Ten Things Every Child With Autism Wishes You Knew

"Ten Things Every Child With Autism Wishes You Knew has informed, delighted, and guided millions of families and profess... (more)

"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. The third edition sharpens the child's-view focus on ten core characteristics of autism while expanding on how our own perspectives and actions shape the life of our child and ourselves, now and for years to come. An all-new section illuminates potent strategies for strong decision-making in every situation." -- back cover. (less)

Ellen Notbohm's Ten Things Every Child with Autism Wishes You Knew has won the Bronze Medal in Psychology in the Forewor... (more)

Ellen Notbohm's Ten Things Every Child with Autism Wishes You Knew has won the Bronze Medal in Psychology in the Foreword Book of the Year Awards, 2013, winner of an iParenting Media Award and Honorable Mention in the 2005 Foreword Book of the Year Awards. A bestseller gets even better! 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 describes ten characteristics that help illuminate-not define-children with autism. Ellen's personal experiences as a parent of children with autism and ADHD, a celebrated autism author, and a contributor to numerous publications, classrooms, conferences, and websites around the world coalesce to create a guide for all who come in contact with a child on the autism spectrum. This updated edition delves into expanded thought and deeper discussion of communication issues, social processing skills, and the critical roles adult perspectives play in guiding the child with autism to a meaningful, self-sufficient, productive life. A bonus section includes ten more essential, thought-provoking "things" to share with young people on the spectrum as they cross the threshold of adulthood. This new edition sounds an even more resonant call to action, carrying the reader farther into understanding the needs and the potential of every child with autism. (less)