Description
How to Explain a Diagnosis to a Child is a resource to guide parents and professionals through what can be a very sensitive process. This step-by-step guide includes templates and worksheets that can be tailored to meet the individual needs of the child and their families embrace who they are, regardless of a diagnosis. This may include Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), Learning Disabilities (LDs), Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD), Dyslexia, Cerebral Palsy, etc. This guide may help answer those difficult questions regarding:
- Why parents decide to tell?
- Why parents may not tell?
- When to tell?
- Who should tell?
- What information to share?
- How do I explain?
Sessions include various topics such as celebrating differences, reviewing strengths and challenges, identifying learning style, understanding relationships, addressing questions about a diagnosis and others. This guide may help to build a child's confidence and empower them to advocate for themselves.
Author: Janet Arnold, Francine McLeod
Publisher: Janet Arnold
Published: 07/14/2017
Pages: 72
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.42lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.15d
ISBN13: 9780995975804
ISBN10: 0995975809
BISAC Categories:
- Family & Relationships | Autism Spectrum Disorders
- Psychology | Psychopathology | Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD-ADHD)
- Family & Relationships | Parenting | General
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