True to its title, this comprehensive resource offers parents and other caregivers practical and effective approaches to solving the many puzzles of daily living with a child with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) - from dressing, toileting, and eating, to going to the playground, visiting the dentist, getting used to a new baby, and many, many more. Each of the everyday scenarios presented is broken down into four components for ease of use:
• The presenting problem is defined
• Its possible relevance to ASD is explained
• Recommendations and strategies are offered
• A summary conclusion is provided
The authors first-hand experiences working with a wide range of families show in this invaluable manual for novice as well as experienced parents.
