The Autism Parents' Club - by Ritu Kiran (Paperback)

About the Book

This guide for parents or carers of autistic children explores key topics through a collection of testimonies and reflections delivered in a question and answer format. This indispensable book provides practical strategies that can be adapted to meet the unique needs of autistic children, allowing them to feel understood and empowered.

Book Synopsis

Parenting an autistic child is a journey of discovery, growth, and boundless love.

Raising an autistic child comes with a completely unique set of challenges which can leave you feeling isolated and frustrated.

In this empowering guide, Ritu Kiran uses her experience as mother to an autistic son, to show you why a one-size-fits-all approach to raising autistic children never works. Offering her own perspective and bringing together anecdotes, reflections and advice from other parents within an illuminating question and answer format, she explores the most pressing issues related to caring for autistic children. With practical strategies and honest insights on topics including managing emotions, education, social activities and many more, this outstanding collection of peer-to-peer voices will leave you feeling equipped and supported.

Structured so you can easily access guidance when specific situations arise, this is the go-to book that will help you create an environment where you and your child can thrive.

Review Quotes

Ritu is full of insight and knowledge. Parents of neurodivergent children don't often take centre stage, so a neurodivergent parent's perspective is refreshing and vital. This was an eye-opening read, when SEN provision continues to dominate the headlines.--Nick Ransom, neurodivergent journalist and consultant

I love this book! The Autism Parents' Club is the ultimate guidebook for parents and carers who are new to autism. It's a kind, caring and knowledgeable companion for the unpredictable autism parenting journey.--Kate Laine-Toner, Kate Laine-Toner, author of Where Do I Start? How to navigate the emotional journey of autism parenting

About the Author

Ritu Kiran is the Founder and CEO of Aubilities, a neurodiversity technology platform and consultancy. Ritu is parent to an autistic son and has recently been diagnosed autistic herself.