Championing Your Autistic Teen at Secondary School

Getting the Best from Mainstream Settings

Debby Elley with Gareth D. Morewood

Illustrated by Terry Culkin. Foreword by Peter Vermeulen

A supportive guide to the transition from primary to secondary school for parents of autistic children. Covering topics including choosing a school, building a positive relationship with staff, dealing with anxiety and more, it is an essential tool for supporting your child to thrive.

‘Debby and Gareth radiate an air of optimism, practical common sense and above all a belief that successful inclusion of autistic children can be achieved.’ Peter Vermeulen

May 2022 | ISBN-9781839970740 | £14.99 | t rade Pa P er B ack | 208 PP | 14 B& w cart OONS

Low-Demand Parenting Dropping Demands, Restoring Calm, and Finding Connection with your Uniquely Wired Child

Amanda Diekman

Autistic adult, Amanda Diekman, shares her experiences about how low-demand parenting her neurodivergent children has transformed her relationship and family life. Full of easy-to-implement resources and activities this is the goto-guide for low-demand parenting.

‘Parents of neurodivergent children, especially parents of kids who fit the PDA profile of autism, will benefit from reading Amanda Diekman’s book on low-demand parenting. In addition to giving clear guidance, her heartfelt journey of acceptance is a beautiful read.’ Diane Gould, Founder PDA North America

Jul 2023 | ISBN-9781839977688 | £12.99 | t rade Pa P er B ack | 160 PP

Sensory Parenting for Sensory Children

Tanya Van Dalen

A reflective guide for parenting a child with sensory needs, with guidance on navigating sensory meltdowns, managing your own emotions, and responding empathetically to your child.

‘This book needed to be written..’ Noni Farrelly, RGN CoFounder and CEO of Growbaby International

Mar 2023 | ISBN-9781839972546 | £12.99 | t rade Pa P er B ack | 192 PP

Being Brave with Selective Mutism

A Step-by-Step Guide for Children and Their Caregivers

Rachel Busman, PsyD, ABPP

Illustrated by Rebecca Price. Foreword by Lily Foster

This exposure-based workbook for selective mutism is designed for children and caregivers to work through together. With relatable characters and examples throughout, it guides you step-by-step through different exposure activities and helps you to build an achievable action plan to ease fears around talking in different situations.

May 2023 | ISBN-9781839970658 | £16.99

Autism Abracadabra

Seven Magic Ingredients to Help Develop Your Child’s Interactive Attention Span

Kate Wilde

This book is filled with magical game ideas and creative activities designed for children on the autism spectrum to maximise connection and social interaction. Covering everything from trains and planes to household appliances, animals and popular TV and film characters, each activity can also be adapted to suit your child’s needs and interests.

May 2022 | ISBN-9781787757516 | £14.99 | t rade Pa P er B ack | 240 PP

Where Do I Start?

How to Navigate the Emotional Journey of Autism Parenting

Kate Laine-Toner

Written by an author who is both neurodivergent and the parent of an autistic child, this guidebook supports parents and carers as they navigate their child’s autism diagnosis. Tips and strategies help them find ways to look after their own mental health while supporting their child and building a plan for the future.

‘I loved how much is covered in this beautifully written and carefully researched book for parents of autistic children, packed full of warmth, wisdom, and real hope. It’s a mustread for families everywhere.’ Yvonne Newbold MBE Founder, Newbold Hope

Se P 2023 | ISBN-9781839975523 | £14.99 | t rade Pa P er B ack | 224 PP | B& w I llu S trat IONS