Autism: Parent to Parent: Sanity Saving Advice for Every Parent with a Child on the Autism Spectrum

by Shannon Penrod

Overview

Your child has been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder and you are feeling overwhelmed and alone. Suddenly you need to become an expert in treatment, diet, language development, social skills, special education law, insurance and a million other things! What you’d really like to know is how to deal with Aunt Martha’s questions at the family reunion!

Autism: Parent to Parent is your guide to all of this and more. Veteran parent Shannon Penrod hosts Autism Live, the #1 rated Autism Podcast worldwide, now she is giving you all her best resources, strategies, tips and information to help you and your child survive and thrive. Autism: Parent to Parent covers everything you need to know such as:

• What do you say to pushy relatives?
• How do you get the best treatment options?
• How do you deal with school?
• Most importantly, how do you deal with all the emotions that come with day-to-day life?

Ms. Penrod covers all a parent of an individual with ASD needs to know, with honesty, humor and humility while empowering you to rise to meet all the challenges and triumphs on your journey.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781949177855
Publisher:	Future Horizons, Inc.
Publication date:	06/07/2022
Pages:	200
Sales rank:	356,200
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

Shannon Penrod was a teacher, actress, and award-winning stand-up comedienne when her life took a sharp left. Her world changed forever when her son was diagnosed with Autism at the age of 2 1/2. Like many parents Shannon and her husband began a mission of helping their son reach his highest potential. Their son is now a successful college student, studying screenwriting! Shannon is committed to helping other families find their paths. Shannon is the President of The Autism Network, where she hosts the #1 rated Autism Podcast, "Autism Live." She also hosts "Ask Dr. Doreen" and serves as Executive Producer for "Stories from the Spectrum." Shannon frequently performs her award-winning comedy show, "The Autism Mamalogues," and enjoys speaking to parents and professionals around the world. Her greatest privilege and joy in life is being her son's mother.

Table of Contents

Foreword xi

Author's Note on Language xvii

A Note to the Reader xix

32 Other People's Opinion of My Parenting Is None of My Business 1

1 What's in a Diagnosis? 5

2 My To-Do List 19

3 Diet 29

4 ABA 39

5 Insurance 55

6 Medicines & Supplements 71

7 Grief 75

8 Dealing with Questions 83

9 Friends, Family & People You Want to Stick in a Cuisinart 87

10 Finances, Funding & Grants 93

11 Work 99

12 Love & Marriage 105

13 School & the Dreaded IEP 111

14 Therapists, Teachers & Other People Who Mean Well 119

15 Playdates with Neurotypical Moms 127

16 The Court of Public Opinion 133

17 To Disclose or Not to Disclose 137

18 Teenage Years 143

19 Self-Advocates 153

20 Cancer, Eviction, Fires & Floods 157

21 Gratitude & Farting Rainbows 163

22 Finding Your Niche 169

23 Giving Back 173

24 When You Can't Go On 175

25 Language & Functional Communication 179

26 R words: Retarded, Recovery, Remission, Resentment 185

27 Parting with Friends 191

28 Holidays 195

29 Social Skills 203

30 Taking Advice 207

31 The Cliff, Adulthood & Employment 209

32 Other People's Opinion of My Parenting Is None of My Business 217

A COVID Addendum 221

My Favorite Resources 225

Autism hive's 100 Things to Do with Your Kids 235

References 243