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The Art and Science of Raising Your Autistic Child

A Holistic Approach to Manage Meltdowns, Improve Social Skills, and Support Neurodiverse Family Dynamics

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The Art and Science of Raising Your Autistic Child

By: K.M. Burnham
Narrated by: Miko Steiner
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Unlock the path to joyful parenting by learning to master meltdowns, foster meaningful social connections, and support the unique needs of your neurodiverse family.

With The Art and Science of Raising Your Autistic Child: A Holistic Approach to Manage Meltdowns, Improve Social Skills, and Support Neurodiverse Family Dynamics, you'll access a world of expert insights, flexible strategies, and realistic tools.

Inside, you'll uncover:

  • Proven techniques based on scientific research explained in jargon-free, easy-to-understand language.
  • Practical strategies to prevent and tame even the most intense meltdowns—not one-size-fits-all advice, but adaptable to your child's unique needs and applicable in your daily life.
  • Techniques for making daily transitions smoother.
  • Home-based activities to help you enhance your child's social skills.
  • Insights into processing sensory sensitivities, helping you decode the reasons behind your child's behaviors and preferences.
  • Demystifying the importance of a holistic approach to working with autistic children.
  • A flexible blueprint for navigating neurodiverse family dynamics, ensuring that every family member feels accepted, supported, and cherished.
  • Guidance on crafting effective Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) so your child's school environment supports their growth.
  • Real-life narratives from families who have walked this path show you what’s possible for your child.
  • Compassionate coaching for self-care, reminding you that caring for yourself is as important as caring for your child.

Your child has the potential to thrive beyond your wildest dreams, and together, you can build resilience and deepen the bonds of family unity.

This title comes with a companion PDF of all daily applications, exercises, and the appendix of support therapies with descriptions, benefits, and cautions.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

©2024 Kay Burnham (P)2024 Kay Burnham
Children's Health Mental Health Psychology Relationships School-Age Children
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Helpful Audiobook For Raising Neuro-Diverse Kids

This audiobook offers clear ideas for supporting kids with unique needs, especially in managing tough moments and building better social skills. It doesn’t talk down to readers or feel overly complicated, which makes it easy to follow. The suggestions focus on adapting to what works best for your family instead of trying a one-size-fits-all approach. The real-life examples give hope and show what’s possible. A great choice for parents looking for realistic, caring advice.

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Holistic Approach

This audiobook masterfully balances scientific insights with heartfelt anecdotes, making the material accessible and relatable. The focus on family-wide well-being, rather than just the child’s development, is particularly refreshing and empowering.

Whether you're new to parenting an autistic child or seeking to deepen your understanding, this book is a valuable resource for creating a supportive, loving environment where every family member can thrive.

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Excellent Advice

You can tell the author is well-versed in managing an autistic child's emotional and behavioral issues. She handles this topic with such compassion and solid advice. I found myself being both comforted and grateful for all the ideas as I listened. I found it to be very helpful.

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A Compassionate and Practical Guide

This book gave me tools I didn’t even know I needed to better support my child. The holistic approach felt so thoughtful, offering insights into managing meltdowns while strengthening our family bond. The tips on improving social skills were straightforward and easy to incorporate into our daily routine. It’s written with so much understanding and empathy—it made me feel less alone on this journey. A must-read for any parent navigating the world of autism with love and care.

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Inspiration and tools

I really enjoyed this listen which blends heartfelt advice with practical strategies. I will be listening again, but already feel better equipped to effectively manage meltdowns and support the develop of social skills. I have to say, I also quite enjoyed the narration style and found that the complex topics were made easy to grasp. Whether you're a parent, caregiver, or educator (like myself), this audiobook offers hope, guidance, and tools to better support neurodiverse kids.

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