The autism mom's survival guide (for dads, too!)
Subtitle: creating a balanced and happy life while raising a child with autism
By: Susan Senator
Publisher: Trumpeter; Distributed in the United States by Random House, Inc.
Published: 2010
Place of publication: Boston, Mass; [New York?]
Language: eng
Number of pages: 196
ISBN-13: 9781590307533
Description: "Given the daily challenges of raising a child with autism, it's easy for parents to lose themselves and for their overall quality of life to plummet. Susan Senator interweaves the voices of autism parents, researchers, and professionals to offer guidance and encouragement on how to find happiness and fulfillment in the midst of the struggles of raising an autistic child. Topics include: how to handle feelings of despair and hopelessness; finding fun, even during turbulent times; caring for your marriage; and finding a balance between accepting your child as he or she is and seeking new treatments"--P. 4 of cover.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 190) and index.
Table of contents: title: It's all how you look at it : the gift of perspective; title: Surviving the great autism-therapy chase; title: Spending time with our kids; title: and enjoying it; title: Me, myself, and I : why self-care is essential; title: Improving our love lives : yes, that's important, too!; title: Moving beyond "You and me against the world" : getting help from others; title: Letting go : when our kids leave home; title: Looking toward the future : independence and advocacy.