1,001 Tips for the Parents of Autistic Girls: Everything You Need to Know About Diagnosis, Doctors, Schools, Taxes, Vacations, Babysitters, Treatments, Food, and More

Parents of girls with autism face particularly unique challenges. In 1,001 Tips for the Parents of Autistic Girls you will learn how to deal with troubling issues such as periods, birth control, and the risks of sexual abuse. After countless hours of studying these and other issues, Tony Lyons shares what he has learned in this essential guide to parenting a girl with autism. From what to do when you first suspect your daughter might have autism, to coping with the first diagnosis, following up with evaluation, continuing education, and treatment, 1,001 Tips for the Parents of Autistic Girls is the book that every parent of an autistic girl needs. Topics include: How to get the most useful evaluation Where to find other parents of autistic girls Getting insurance to cover treatments Coping with the unique social issues that girls face Legal issues and Medicaid pros and cons Maintaining a social life for both you and your daughter Handling marital stress and divorce Where to go on vacation And many more!