Developing Differently: A Guide for Parents of Young Children with Global Developmental Delay, Intellectual Disability, or Autism

Parenting a child with Global Developmental Delay, Intellectual Disability, or Autism can be challenging, but with the right knowledge, environment, interactions, responses, and understanding, you can help reduce anxiety, build confidence, and develop learning and communication skills. Dr. Joshua Muggleton's book provides a comprehensive, step-by-step parenting plan to support you in embedding good practice at home from day one. The book outlines how to provide the right environment for your child to learn and grow, model and encourage new skills, organize routines, and make these strategies work in family life. By getting things right for your child early on, you can help prevent emotional and behavioral challenges before they arise and be better able to understand and support them when they do. The strategies are designed to work across all neurodevelopmental conditions and take into account co-occurring conditions such as ADHD, and include downloadable examples of charts, how-to guides for creating visual resources, and downloadable chapters on sleep and siblings.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 288 pages
Publication date: 21 June 2022
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Parenting is undeniably challenging, particularly when it comes to nurturing a child with Global Developmental Delay, Intellectual Disability, or Autism. However, numerous parenting strategies can be easily grasped once you understand their essence. By acquiring the right knowledge, creating an environment conducive to learning and growth, fostering positive interactions, providing appropriate responses, and cultivating understanding, you can significantly alleviate your child's anxiety, boost their confidence, and facilitate the development of essential learning and communication skills.

Drawing upon his extensive experience as a Clinical Psychologist specializing in the development of children with diverse needs, Dr. Joshua Muggleton has crafted a comprehensive and practical parenting plan. This invaluable resource guides you step-by-step in embedding effective practices at home from the very beginning. The book outlines strategies for creating an optimal learning environment, modeling and encouraging new skills, establishing routines, and seamlessly integrating these approaches into family life. By prioritizing your child's well-being early on, you can mitigate the emergence of emotional and behavioral challenges, fostering a deeper understanding and support for your child when they do arise.

These strategies are designed to be universally applicable across all neurodevelopmental conditions, accounting for co-occurring conditions such as ADHD. Importantly, none of the advice provided in the book necessitates a specific diagnosis for your child. Additionally, the book offers downloadable examples of charts, how-to guides for creating visual resources tailored to your child's unique needs, and downloadable chapters on sleep and siblings.

By embracing these parenting strategies and utilizing the wealth of knowledge and resources provided in this book, you can embark on a journey of empowerment and support, enabling your child to thrive and reach their full potential.

Weight: 420g
Dimension: 152 x 229 x 21 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781787759978