101 Tips for the Parents of Girls with Autism [electronic resource] : The Most Crucial Things You Need to Know About Diagnosis, Doctors, Schools, Taxes, Vaccinations, Babysitters, Treatment, Food, Self-Care, and More

"The latest research shows that as many as 1 in 50 U.S. children now has autism, and the number keeps rising. Parents of these children become full-time researchers, always looking for the latest information on doctors, education, and treatments, and parents of girls with autism face particularly unique challenges. After countless hours of study, Tony Lyons is sharing what he have learned. In 101 Tips for the Parents of Girls with Autism you will learn how to deal with troubling issues such as periods, birth control, and the risks of sexual abuse. Both Mom and Dad will learn which menstrual pads work best and why the ones with wings just are not them. And how exactly do you get your daughter to actually start using them? 101 Tips for the Parents of Girls with Autism has the answer. Other topics include: How to get the most useful evaluationWhere to find other parents of girls with autismGetting insurance to cover treatmentsCoping with the unique social issues that girls faceLegal issues and Medicaid pros and consMaintaining a social life for both you and your daughterHandling marital stress and divorceWhere to go on vacationAnd many more!From what to do when you first suspect your daughter might have autism, to coping with the first diagnosis, following up with comprehensive evaluation, and pursuing education and treatment, 1,001 Tips for the Parents of Girls with Autism is the book that every parent of a girl with autism needs"--Back cover.;Education -- Therapy implementation -- Medical and nutritional treatment -- Supporting the family unit -- Daily life -- Productive approaches to parenting -- Personal care -- Safety -- Venturing out -- Holidays, birthdays, gifts -- The future : happy 18th birthday -- where do we go from here? -- Finances. The latest research shows that as many as 1 in 88 US children now has autism, and the number keeps rising. Parents of these children become full-time researchers, always looking for the latest information on doctors, education, and treatments, and parents of girls with autism face particularly unique challenges. After countless hours of study, Tony Lyons is sharing what he has learned. In 101 Tips for the Parents of Girls with Autism you will learn how to deal with troubling issues such as periods, birth control, and the risks of sexual abuse. Both Mom and Dad will learn which menstrual pads work best and why the ones with wings just are not them. And how exactly do you get your daughter to actually start using them? 101 Tips for the Parents of Girls with Autism has the answer. Other topics include: How to get the most useful evaluation Where to find other parents of girls with autism 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! From what to do when you first suspect your daughter might have autism, to coping with the first diagnosis, following up with comprehensive evaluation, and pursuing education and treatment, 101 Tips for the Parents of Girls with Autism is the book that every parent of a girl with autism needs. Tony Lyons is a book publisher and the parent of two girls, including one with autism, and is also the author of Cutting-Edge Therapies for Autism . He lives in New York City