Raising resilient children with autism spectrum disorders
Subtitle: strategies for maximizing their strengths, coping with adversity, and developing a social mindset
By: Robert Brooks, Sam Goldstein
Contributors: Goldstein, Sam, 1952-
Edition: 1
Publisher: McGraw-Hill
Published: 2012
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9780071385220
Subjects: Autism spectrum disorders in children; Family relationships; Autistic children; Parent and child; FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS / Children with Special Needs
Description: "<b>New hope for parents raising a child with autism spectrum disorders</b> In Raising Resilient Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders, noted psychologists and bestselling authors Dr. Goldstein and Dr. Brooks teach you the strategies and mindset necessary to help your child develop strength, hope, and optimism. This is the first approach for autism spectrum disorders based in the extremely popular field of positive psychology. Drs. Brooks and Goldstein--world-renowned experts on child psychology and, specifically, resilience--offer you practical tips for long-term solutions rather than just quick fixes. Featuring dozens of stories and an easy-to-follow, prescriptive narrative, Drs. Brooks and Goldstein demonstrate how to apply resilience to every parenting practice when raising a child with autism spectrum disorders, preparing him or her for the challenges of todays' complicated, ever-changing world and helping your child develop essential social skills.Learn how to:  Empower your child to problem-solve on his or her own  Teach your child to learn from mistakes rather than feel defeated by them Discipline your child while instilling self-worth Build an alliance with your child's school"--