The Australian Autism Handbook: The essential guide to parenting a child on the autism spectrum

A fully updated edition of the widely praised and most trusted Australian guide on how to raise a child with autism spectrum disorder.

• An essential, comprehensive and INCLUSIVE guide for parents and carers of kids with autism. Advice from leading world experts delivers the information you can TRUST.
• Offers SUPPORT AND GUIDANCE on early signs of ASD; diagnosis; medical theories; schooling and growing up; intervention programs; treatments; dealing with emotions (parents and child); what not to say to your child and how to help them.
• SHARES the lived experience of fellow parents who are raising kids with autism and we hear from adults who have autism to hear their perspective.
• So much has changed since 2008: the language of autism, diagnoses, the understanding of disability, society, culture and agency. This new edition sparkles with new ENERGY and new horizons.

The complete Australian guide to raising an ASD child. Written for all those who care for or work with children who have an ASD, particularly families with recently diagnosed children.

"The Australian Autism Handbook was the first book on autism that I ever bought. It provided for me the breadth and depth of information that sparked a lifelong passion. The updated version of this seminal text is important reading for families. Written with the engaging flair of experienced authors and the wisdom and soul of parents, this Handbook provides an introduction to all things autism, and will spark in families that love and joy that has lasted with me decades later."
- Professort Andrew Whitehouse

"It’s fantastic to see a new edition of The Australian Autism Handbook. We know so many Pea families will benefit from this important and heartwarming book."
- Mandy and Kate, from Too Peas in a Podcast

"The authors are parents of autistic children, and the book is primarily written for families of a newly diagnosed child. However, The Australian Autism Handbook will be invaluable for clinicians as a resource when talking to families and providing advice on services and resources."
- Professor Tony Attwood