Letters to the home front : positive thoughts and ideas for parents bringing up children with developmental disabilities, particularly those with an autism spectrum disorder / John Clements.

Includes index.

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This book provides a source of support for parents facing the everyday realities of bringing up children with developmental disabilities, especially those with autism spectrum disorders.

Endorsements; Letters to the Home Front; Acknowledgements; Introduction; Overview of the book; Section 1: Letters to my family: Three young people on the autistic spectrum reflect on their growing up; A. Dean's letter; B. Hannah's thoughts; C. Alex's letter; Section comments; Section 2: Dear All: Considering some general topics and decisions that come up in the parenting process; A. The road ahead: Looking at how the parenting agenda changes over time.

B. Who are you? Reflecting on how to see real people in the midst of significant and widespread differences in abilities and the diagnostic labels that often accompany these differencesC. Brothers and sisters: Considering the impact on siblings of growing up with a brother or sister who has significant developmental disabilities; D. Managing the system: Thoughts about dealing with the challenges that arise for parents having to deal with multiple professional agencies over long periods of time.

E. Got behaviour -- get drugs? A guide to help parents think through the issues that arise when they are offered medication to help control their son's or daughter's behaviourSection 3: Letters to Parents: Thinking about behavioural challenges presented by children and young people on the autistic spectrum; A. Charlene ('obsessions'); B. Marcus (physical aggression); C. Tyrone (verbal abuse, physical aggression, property damage); D. Charlie (a danger to self and others); E. Rudy (long-term severe self-injury and physical aggression); Section comments.

Section 4: Epistles on challenging orthodox thinkingA. Sensory integration -- brain changer or licence to twiddle?; B. Boarding schools in the UK -- a solution for difficult problems or a British disease?; A few last thoughts; Appendix: Constructive behavioural support: Service evaluation guide; Rating areas; Index.

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