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Top Ten Tips: A Survival Guide for Families with Children on the Autism Spectrum byTeresa A. Cardon, M.A., CCC-SLP; foreword by Kristi SakaiTop Ten Tips: A Survival Guide for Families with Children on the Autism Spectrum by Teresa A. Cardon, M.A., CCC-SLP; foreword by Kristi Sakai

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ISBN 978-1-934575-30-7
October 2008

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  • Parents and Caregivers of Children on the Autism Spectrum

I get by with a little help ... Do you ever feel like you're in this parenting thing alone? Like no one understands what you're going through? Parenting children on the autism spectrum is an adventure with countless twists and turns. However, with a little help from 44 fellow parents and professionals, your daily journey can be a little less bumpy. Top Ten Tips offers 520 practical, tried-and-true tips. The book is organized so that you don't have to read through theories or lengthy descriptions - it is all practical; short and sweet. The stuff you want to know NOW! The book is broken down into nine chapters with topics covering self-management, travel, friendships, summertime, school day and many other categories.

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Book Reviews.

"Top Ten Tips is now on my 'top picks' for families with a member on the autism spectrum! Open any page of this book and find creative suggestions for getting through a day. Tips to survive family gatherings and vacations away from home, sleep and sibling issues in the home, and 45 more situations that represent the what-do-I-do? scenarios that most families face. This book of practical ideas will be an instant best-seller."

- Kathleen Quill, Ed.D., director, The Autism Institute,
Massachusetts

"Parents are always looking for practical ideas that work. I have never seen anything like this. What a great resource for home, school, and community parent support group meetings. Nothing better than having at your fingertips ready-made solutions that have worked for others."

- Kerry Mataya, M.S.Ed., Autism Asperger Syndrome
Consulting Group, LLC

"What an excellent resource for all parents, caregivers, and family members with children on the ASD spectrum - chocked full of practical tips and strategies. And I love the easy-to-use format. This is one book that I will use over and over for all my kids!"

- Jill M. Jones-Larson, mother of Ruby (1), Ben (2), Mia (5), and Sam (9), who was diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome at age 5