{"product_id":"an-introduction-to-autism-for-katie-hunt-9781785924057","title":"An Introduction to Autism for Adoptive and Foster Families: How to Understand and Help Your Child","description":"\u003cp\u003eWritten for busy foster carers and adoptive parents, this book provides a concise introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and how to support a child with a diagnosis. It emphasises the common strengths children with ASD have, as well as offering strategies for any behavioural issues that are likely to arise, highlighting how these can be exacerbated by the care system and adoption process. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe first part of the book looks at the different aspects of autism and the challenges it can pose for children and parents, providing strategies for managing difficulties at home and at school, using social stories, and reducing sensory input in a child's environment. The second part looks at issues that arise for fostered or adopted children, including placement transitions, contact, and explaining the past. It concludes with helping parents to think about self-care.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Katie Hunt, Helen Rodwell\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1785924052\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781785924057\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Jessica Kingsley Publishers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/18\/2018\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 248\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.60lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.40h x 14.60w x 0.50d","brand":"Katie Hunt","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43938064236799,"sku":"9781785924057","price":23.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/products\/img_4c67206d-6448-43d4-9418-fe71d4ff60e6.jpg?v=1681433519","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/an-introduction-to-autism-for-katie-hunt-9781785924057","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}