The Conscious Parent's Guide to Autism: A Mindful Approach for Helping Your Child Focus and Succeed - Paperback

by Marci Lebowitz (Author)

Help your child feel confident and capable!If your child has a diagnosis of "on the autism spectrum," you may be feeling overwhelmed and most likely intimated. Often the focus is on "disabilities" rather than "abilities," and you may be left wondering what you should expect as your child journeys through life. With The Conscious Parent's Guide to Autism, you will learn how to take a relationship-centered approach to engage your child. Conscious parenting means being present with your children and taking the time to understand their point of view. Using this mindful method, you can help your child improve language skills, motor skills, and social skills.You'll also learn how to: Honor your child's unique perspective and cognitive strengthsAdapt a conscious parenting philosophy that works for everyoneIdentify triggers that can lead to sensory overloadHelp your child feel in control with calming routinesLower stress levels for the entire family, including other siblingsEducate your family and friends about autismAdvocate for your childFind ways to improve communicationWith The Conscious Parent's Guide to Autism, you'll learn to create a calm and mindful atmosphere for the whole family, while helping your child succeed and thrive.

Author Biography

Marci Lebowitz, OT, is an autism specialist and occupational therapist. In her private practice and training programs, Marci guides parents and professionals in how to understand, calm, and communicate with children with autism. She is a contributing author to the popular website My Autism Team (www.myautismteam.com), a social network for parents of kids with autism, and is a featured writer for We Are Beautiful magazine and The Autism Notebook. She lives in San Diego, CA.