Parents of girls on the autism spectrum often wish their daughters were celebrated for their talents, rather than discouraged for their differences. They recognise that their children's unique natures may make them distinctive in some ways, but resent labels such as 'disabled' and 'disorder' being applied to their daughters. This book is a celebration of all the wonderful and unexpected gifts that having daughters on the autism spectrum can bring to your life. Each chapter explores a topic of concern, offering encouragement and guidance on common issues such as school, friendships, meltdowns, special gifts, family relationships, therapies and interventions. Having daughters on the spectrum presents unique and rewarding challenges and this book is packed with friendly advice and real life examples from a mother who has experienced it all first hand. The hopeful perspective given in this book is guaranteed to offer much appreciated comfort to parents, grandparents and family members. It will provide educators and anyone who cares for girls on the spectrum with an insight into what life is like for these extraordinary girls and their parents.
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"If you have a daughter with autism or Asperger's syndrome, this book will be your primary source of information and inspiration as well as becoming your 'best friend' who understands and supports you." - --Tony Attwood, Clinical Psychologist and author of The Complete Guide to Asperger's Syndrome
Eileen Riley-Hall, a parent of two girls on the autism spectrum, has demonstrated with great clarity the differences between girls and boys on the spectrum. Her book addresses the complexities of girls being a minority in a minority group . Without doubt her book is inspiring, positive and practical providing excellent tips on living with, understanding and supporting girls on the spectrum. A must read for all of us who care about this 'hidden' group. --Dr Judith Gould, Clinical Psychologist and Director of the NAS Lorna Wing Centre for Autism
Eileen Riley-Hall writes as an old hand, reassuring new recruits that they, too, will survive the shock of getting a diagnosis, and showing them how to be their own child s advocate, while maintaining a healthy balance in their own lives, and the on-going life of their family. This is a heartening, and at the same time no-nonsense look at what it means to be the parent of not one, but two daughters on the autism spectrum. The author speaks with the insight, compassion, and wisdom that only come from first-hand experience enabling new parents to make better-informed choices on their own child s behalf. --James Coplan, MD, author, Making Sense of Autistic Spectrum Disorders
Eileen Riley-Hall, a parent of two girls on the autism spectrum, has demonstrated with great clarity the differences between girls and boys on the spectrum. Her book addresses the complexities of girls being a minority in a minority group . Without doubt her book is inspiring, positive and practical providing excellent tips on living with, understanding and supporting girls on the spectrum. A must read for all of us who care about this 'hidden' group. --Dr Judith Gould, Clinical Psychologist and Director of the NAS Lorna Wing Centre for Autism
Eileen Riley-Hall writes as an old hand, reassuring new recruits that they, too, will survive the shock of getting a diagnosis, and showing them how to be their own child s advocate, while maintaining a healthy balance in their own lives, and the on-going life of their family. This is a heartening, and at the same time no-nonsense look at what it means to be the parent of not one, but two daughters on the autism spectrum. The author speaks with the insight, compassion, and wisdom that only come from first-hand experience enabling new parents to make better-informed choices on their own child s behalf. --James Coplan, MD, author, Making Sense of Autistic Spectrum Disorders
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Eileen Riley-Hall is the mother of two teenage girls, one with Asperger Syndrome and the other with Autism. She is a high school English teacher at an inclusive public school in New York State and has worked with special needs students from preschool through to high school, in various settings, for over 25 years.
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By Lou
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This book was so easy to read and is user friendly. It is definately a book that I will keep going back to. I didn't bother to read the chapter on siblings as my daughter is an only child. But that is what's great about this book, you can dip in out of it. I related to so many of the examples and stories of the author. My understanding of my little girl and her needs are explained and make so much more sense. Thank you for a wonmderful book.
By Autismum
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For a moment, ignore the title of the book. Should you be, or know, parents in the process of seeking a diagnosis, or having received a recent diagnosis of ASD for their child, whatever the child's gender, Parenting Girls... could prove a very useful book and would make a great companion to the must have, The Thinking Person's Guide to Autism. For parents with daughters on the spectrum, this book could prove indispensable.
Eileen Riley-Hall has produced a book full of pride but without a hint of vanity. This is a mother whose pride in her, each very different, daughters jumps off the page. She loves, accepts and seems delightfully fascinated by the workings of these girls' minds. With a big dollop of honesty and bravery, Riley-Hall admits the difficulties she had at first coming to terms with her daughter's diagnoses which, to all intents and purposes, came at once and the "dark times" that parents of all children can experience.
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Eileen Riley-Hall has produced a book full of pride but without a hint of vanity. This is a mother whose pride in her, each very different, daughters jumps off the page. She loves, accepts and seems delightfully fascinated by the workings of these girls' minds. With a big dollop of honesty and bravery, Riley-Hall admits the difficulties she had at first coming to terms with her daughter's diagnoses which, to all intents and purposes, came at once and the "dark times" that parents of all children can experience.
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By S. Curtis
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I've loved reading this book. It's extremely easy to read, and very informative and helpful to boot. The author has 2 girls at different 'points' on the Spectrum and so has a vast knowledge and understanding about living with autism. There are various sections, some of which discuss mainstream schooling, interventions and sibling/family relationships, and a comprehensive section listing all the valuable internet resources out there on the topic of autism. It's a very happy and positive book, and I've definitely learned lots from it. Would recommend it to anyone who would like to understand more about autism.
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