Parenting and Asperger's: A Practical Handbook to Help You and Your Child Navigate Daily Life

Everyday parenting techniques to support kids ages 6 to 16 with Asperger's Raising a child with Asperger's can be both exciting and challenging. This book equips you with the confidence and tools to help them better communicate, understand social cues, and adapt to changes. You'll learn how Asperger's fits into the Autism spectrum, even though it's no longer a formal diagnosis, and find evidence-based strategies you can use at home, school, and beyond to make it easier for kids to succeed. Important first steps--Learn about the process of getting a diagnosis, and explore different methods of therapy, like Applied Behavior Analysis and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Helpful and realistic strategies--Find techniques to help kindergarteners and high schoolers alike navigate tasks such as leaving on time, practicing good hygiene, attending special events, and more. Resources for parents--Determine the best ways to advocate for your child at school, connect with other parents in the same situation, and balance your own needs as well as the needs of the rest of your family. Discover actionable, expert advice for helping your child thrive.

About the Author :
MICHAEL URAM, MA, LMFT, LPCC, specializes in treating ADHD, Asperger's, OCD, anxiety, and depression. His private practice emphasizes helping clients be more themselves by respecting their desires and boundaries while helping them grow.

Review :
"Parenting & Asperger's provides valuable information, guidance, and strategies for parents of children and teens with Asperger syndrome. Uram addresses diverse parenting dilemmas with empathic, practical strategies. This book is rich in sensible advice for parents who face unique challenges in guiding their child while also trying to take care of themselves." --Thomas E. Brown, Ph.D., clinical psychologist, director of Brown Clinic for ADHD and Related Disorders and author of ADHD and Asperger Syndrome in Smart Kids and Adults "As a psychology professor for upwards of 20 years at Vanguard University, I have to say that Michael Uram 'nailed it!' If you're a parent or professional who's tired of the same old dance, get ready to learn a few new steps--real steps--that generate positive change. This book is packed with evidence-based strategies to help children thrive at home or school, whether they are in grade school or high school! Michael offers hope and practical tools to empower parents with children whose brains work in ways that differ from the dominant societal standards of 'normal.' Get your copy today!" --Steve Cuffari, MA, LMFT, assistant professor of psychology "Michael Uram has written a fantastic book demystifying the diagnosis of Asperger's syndrome, while keeping the content easy to understand as well as positive and supportive. He offers wonderful examples of help that accompany all aspects of the challenges a parent faces while living with a child, adolescent, or young adult who is trying to navigate a world that often does not make sense. Having years of my own personal as well as professional experiences with students on the spectrum, I wish that this book was written decades ago. However, we are so fortunate that Michael Uram wrote it now." --Karen Lerner, educational therapist