Sincerely, Your Autistic Child is a guidebook written by Emily Paige Ballou specifically for parents of autistic children. The book offers an inside look at what it’s like to grow up autistic, from the perspectives of those who live with autism every day. It also provides advice on how to better accept and understand your child’s identity, as well as tips on navigating the IEP process and improving communication between parent and child.
For who is this book for ?
This book is for parents of autistic children. It provides an inside look at what it’s like to grow up autistic, from the perspectives of those who live with autism every day. It also provides advice on how to better accept and understand your child’s identity, as well as tips on navigating the IEP process and improving communication between parent and child.
Pros :
- The book provides an inside look at what it’s like to grow up autistic, from the perspectives of those who live with autism every day.
- The book offers advice on how to better accept and understand your child’s identity.
- The book provides tips on navigating the IEP process and improving communication between parent and child.
Cons :
- The author is very opinionated and spends a lot of time trying to convince the reader that her way is the only right way
- There are few sources cited, which makes it difficult to know if the information is accurate
- The chapters are extremely long and dense, which can be overwhelming for readers who are not familiar with autism
Learn more about the author
Emily Paige Ballou is a writer, autism advocate, and mother of two kids on the spectrum. She has been featured in The Huffington Post, Autism Parenting Magazine, and elsewhere. When she’s not writing or advocating for her kids, Emily can be found reading (particularly Young Adult fiction), running half-marathons, or plotting her next travel adventure with her family.
Reader Reviews
“This book is a MUST READ for all parents of autistic children! It provides an invaluable perspective on what it’s like to grow up autistic, from the point of view of those who live with autism every day. It also offers tons of helpful advice on how to better understand and accept your child, as well as tips on navigating the IEP process. Highly recommend!!”
“This book is a wonderful resource for parents of autistic children. It provides an insider’s look at what it’s like to grow up autistic, from the perspective of those who live with autism every day. The author also offers advice on how to accept and understand your child’s identity, as well as tips on navigating the IEP process.”
“A must-read for any parent with a child on the spectrum. This book provides insight, advice and hope from someone who not only understands autism but has lived it.”
“An invaluable guidebook written with Autistic candor and warmth. Emily gives voice to what it means to grow up autistic, navigate an IEP, and forge a path of self-acceptance. This book is sorely needed and long overdue.”
