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Can you suggest a good book on autism?

Redd1965

My daughter is 18 and was diagnosed with Autism, ADD, dyslexia and dyspraxia about 16 months ago.

My father and partner would like a good book for them to read which would give them an idea of the issues that my daughter faces. They are finding it quite hard to understand.

I have bought several books but they are all quite in-depth and to be honest, a bit too dry for them. They need something a little less intense and a bit more accessible.

Can anyone suggest a family friendly guide?

Many thanks.

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  • Someone signposted me Anxiety and Autism - another Jessica Kingsley book and you can get that on kindle too.  I was sceptical but yes it was a good read as in informative and accessible. I didn't have to understand autism very much to understand what was being written. This was the only book I read pre diagnosis. It aimed for adults and explained to me why some things were as they are for me even before the diagnosis. 

    Information online is limiited especially about female adults. But Planet is a good resource website if your partner and father are up for technology that is.

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  • Someone signposted me Anxiety and Autism - another Jessica Kingsley book and you can get that on kindle too.  I was sceptical but yes it was a good read as in informative and accessible. I didn't have to understand autism very much to understand what was being written. This was the only book I read pre diagnosis. It aimed for adults and explained to me why some things were as they are for me even before the diagnosis. 

    Information online is limiited especially about female adults. But Planet is a good resource website if your partner and father are up for technology that is.

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