A Day at a Time: A Journal for Parents of Children with Autism

An indispensable journal and organizer for parents of autistic children Caring for an autistic child takes patience, love, awareness, and organization.  A Day at a Time eases the stress on parents and caregivers by giving them a simple, effective way to document and measure their child’s progress.  It’s the one-stop journal for keeping track of everything from changes in a child’s behavior to medication and dosage information to appointments and activities. And of course there’s room to write down the most meaningful thing of all: those special moments that are so precious to parents of autistic children. A DAY AT A TIME includes space for: Medications, Vitamins, and Supplements: Dosage, side-effects, physician details Treatment/Intervention Program Schedule: Organize programs by date, time and provider Appointments and Activities: Doctor’s appointments, school functions, play dates, and more Daily Log: Note a child’s symptoms and progress. This covers common problems, and parents enter a number from 1 to 5 that best describes the day’s progress. Blank spaces further customize the section for a particular child’s needs Contacts: Jot down important addresses and telephone numbers Please remember: This journal is not a supplement for professional care and/or treatment