This positive, straightforward book offers kids with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) their own comprehensive resource for both understanding their condition and finding tools to cope with the challenges they face every day. Some children with ASDs are gifted; others struggle academically. Some are more introverted, while others try to be social. Some get ""stuck"" on things, have limited interests, or experience repeated motor movements like flapping or pacing (""stims""). The Survival Guide for Kids with Autism Spectrum Disorders covers all of these areas, with an emphasis on helping children gain new self - understanding and self - acceptance. Meant to be read with a parent, the book addresses questions (""What's an ASD?"" ""Why me?"") and provides strategies for communicating, making and keeping friends, and succeeding in school. Body and brain basics highlight symptom management, exercise, diet, hygiene, relaxation, sleep, and toileting. Emphasis is placed on helping kids handle intense emotions and behaviors and get support from family and their team of helpers when needed. The book includes stories from real kids, fact boxes, helpful checklists, resources, and a glossary. Sections for parents offer more detailed information.

 

This book has been graded for interest at 8-12 years.

There are 800 pages in this book. This book was published 2015 by ReadHowYouWant. com Ltd .

Elizabeth Verdick has written more than thirty books for toddlers to teens. She collaborated with Marc Rosenthal on Small Walt , which Kirkus Reviews called "reminiscent of Virginia Burton's classics" in a starred review; its sequel, Small Walt and Mo the Tow ; and Bike & Trike . She is a graduate of the Hamline University MFA and lives in Woodbury, Minnesota. Learn more at ElizabethVerdick. com.