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This was not really written for parents, unless they have training in psychology. He uses specialized words or concepts. Sometimes they are used in a way that makes their meaning clear. Sometimes, as in Cognitive Behavior Therapy, which is described as 'thinking about cognition' it's still not real clear if one defines 'cognition' as thinking. In suggesting ways to stretch a person's comfort zones, for example, he says 'Frame the new learning.' That sounds like a specific technique, but it show more is not clarified or expanded on and so is useless.
A few good ideas can be found, if one wanted to highlight or note them for easy referral, but, all in all, this book is not worth the time it takes to read it, especially when contrasted with the best book I've found so far: "The Fabric of Autism" by Judith Bluestone. It could use a good editor to tighten things up. A lot of repetition. I know that often repetition is helpful in reinforcing ideas, but this is excessive. It appears he just took all the posts he made about a topic & pasted them in one after another, with some transition sentences. The same list of strategies is gone over for just about every reason someone with autism could be having anxiety. Which reminds me--Nason introduces the book with reminding us to see the subjects as people first, e.g. to say 'my child with autism' rather than 'my autistic child' or 'the autistic'; and then he uses his inappropriate phrasing within the book. show less

This is the same review I have for other books by Bill Nason, he has three parenting strategy books. I think they are applicable for adults. I think they provide wonderful insight. I would read anything Bill Nason writes. Here is my review from another post, it will apply here. I owned and read this book to tatters. -- Bill Nason is the author of three books on parenting / managing autistic relationships for self or others. We used his book in our family with great success. I learned things show more about myself and found the practical application of his toolkit easy and wildly successful when practiced assidiously. I mean, autism is baffling, every individual presents differently. Mr. Nason's premise is that every child deserves to feel safe, accepted and competent. Where can you go wrong with this as a starting point? Honestly, we all deserve to feel that way. This review is a little message in the bottle for anyone clicking on autism keywords hoping to find a useful inroad on the journey that life will take you if you or your loved one is on the autism spectrum. show less

Third book in this excellent series, full of practical advice for parents, carers and professionals. This book looks at anxiety, stress, meltdowns, shutdowns, sensory overload and social challenges.