A Journey with Brendan: Life with a child with autism by a mother and paediatrician

Today, 1 in 60 children are on the autism spectrum. There is a 24 to 36 month wait in the United Kingdom for diagnosis and many families are desperate for help, advice and reassurance. Dr May Ng's book is full of useful tips and is a must-read for parents and carers of a child with autism. Through her knowledge both as an award-winning paediatrician and as the mother of a 13-year-old son with autism, May provides a first-hand account of bringing up a child with autism, bringing together a wide range of resources and practical advice to help families cope. Over the years, May researched, tried and documented almost every therapy available for autism public and private, mainstream and alternative. She worked with persistence and patience to teach Brendan to manage basic life skills for himself. Today, Brendan is a happy 13-year-old in an autism school and is able to do many things they once believed might not be possible. This is a highly practical account of the difficulties faced with raising a child with autism and offers comfort to other parents in the same position, as well as the hope that their child can live happy, healthy and fulfilled lives.

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A Journey with Brendan: Life with a child with autism by a mother and paediatrician

Today, 1 in 60 children are on the autism spectrum. There is a 24 to 36 month wait in the United Kingdom for diagnosis and many families are desperate for help, advice and reassurance. Dr May Ng's book is full of useful tips and is a must-read for parents and carers of a child with autism. Through her knowledge both as an award-winning paediatrician and as the mother of a 13-year-old son with autism, May provides a first-hand account of bringing up a child with autism, bringing together a wide range of resources and practical advice to help families cope. Over the years, May researched, tried and documented almost every therapy available for autism public and private, mainstream and alternative. She worked with persistence and patience to teach Brendan to manage basic life skills for himself. Today, Brendan is a happy 13-year-old in an autism school and is able to do many things they once believed might not be possible. This is a highly practical account of the difficulties faced with raising a child with autism and offers comfort to other parents in the same position, as well as the hope that their child can live happy, healthy and fulfilled lives.

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A Journey with Brendan: Life with a child with autism by a mother and paediatrician

A Journey with Brendan: Life with a child with autism by a mother and paediatrician

by May Ng
A Journey with Brendan: Life with a child with autism by a mother and paediatrician

A Journey with Brendan: Life with a child with autism by a mother and paediatrician

by May Ng

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Today, 1 in 60 children are on the autism spectrum. There is a 24 to 36 month wait in the United Kingdom for diagnosis and many families are desperate for help, advice and reassurance. Dr May Ng's book is full of useful tips and is a must-read for parents and carers of a child with autism. Through her knowledge both as an award-winning paediatrician and as the mother of a 13-year-old son with autism, May provides a first-hand account of bringing up a child with autism, bringing together a wide range of resources and practical advice to help families cope. Over the years, May researched, tried and documented almost every therapy available for autism public and private, mainstream and alternative. She worked with persistence and patience to teach Brendan to manage basic life skills for himself. Today, Brendan is a happy 13-year-old in an autism school and is able to do many things they once believed might not be possible. This is a highly practical account of the difficulties faced with raising a child with autism and offers comfort to other parents in the same position, as well as the hope that their child can live happy, healthy and fulfilled lives.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781706915874
Publisher: Sze May Ng
Publication date: 08/28/2018
Series: Isbn-10: 170691587x Isbn-13: 978-1706915874
Edition description: 2nd ed.
Pages: 216
Product dimensions: 5.06(w) x 7.81(h) x 0.46(d)

Table of Contents

Chapters

Foreword

Introduction


  1. The World Turned Upside Down
  2. We are a Family
  3. Sleepless Night and Food Battles
  4. Will He Ever Talk?
  5. Acceptance
  6. Potty Training
  7. Understanding Autism and its Myths
  8. How Can We Help?
  9. The Power of Pictures
  10. Searching For Answers
  11. Starting School
  12. Pushing the Boundaries
  13. Sensory Issues
  14. Three Children and a Dog
  15. Out and About
  16. The Journey for Parents
  17. Puberty
  18. Into the Future
  19. Further Information

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