商品簡介
Written for parents and caregivers of autistic children, this guide provides practical advice for maintaining mental and physical health while dealing with the potentially demanding, isolating and stressful situations that can occur on an everyday basis. Schroeder is a professional counselor and coach for families with autistic children, and she uses real-life examples and exercises to cover such challenges as meltdowns, outings, doctor visits, high functioning individuals, educational decisions, insomnia, asymmetrical development and tips for long-term health for the entire family. Appendices include coaching checklists, an autism glossary and a helpful note for grandparents of autistic children. Annotation c2009 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
作者簡介
Ruth Knott Schroeder M.A., ACC is a Coach for Living certified with the International Coach Federation and a professional counselor working in private practice with individuals and families—many of whom have been affected by autism— in Sandy, Oregon. She is also the parent of an 18-year-old son with autism and a 14-year-old neurotypical daughter.