A companion guide to Nurturing Parenting™ Programs and The Nurturing Parenting Program for Parents and Their Children with Special Needs and Health Challenges™
 
Major Goals of the Family’s Guide to ASD are:

• To increase knowledge and empathy and provide tools and strategies to address the challenges that come with parenting a child on the autism spectrum.
   
• To provide plenty of opportunities for a parent to stop, pause, reflect and jot down some notes as they consider the unique needs of their child and family.
   
• To provide tips and suggestions to support the well-being of every family member.
   
• To provide facilitators, educators and others working with families with children with ASD a tool to support learning and nurture hope.

 
Table of Content Includes:

• What is Autism Spectrum Disorder and Who Can Help?
• Teamwork
• Strength-based Child First Language
• Fostering Significance and Belonging
• Understanding the Child’s Experience: Communication, Socialization and Sensory Integration
• Common Experiences for Parents
• What About Me? Common Experiences for Siblings
• Strategies for Positive Parenting
• Treatment/Behavior Therapies
• The Power of Play
• Resources, Readings and References