Out of the Box
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An increasing number of Australian children are being diagnosed with variations in their brain development. These can include attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism and dyslexia. Authors Madonna King and Rebecca Sparrow have surveyed and interviewed almost 2000 Australians - including medical experts, educators, neurodivergent children and their parents - to gather together the best and most useful tips to ensure neurodivergent children take their rightful place in classrooms and beyond. Out of the Box offers best-practice advice on navigating diagnosis and ongoing challenges, such as finding friends and learning at school. It also provides vital advice for teens, including driving, living independently and applying for jobs. This essential guide provides hope, insight and practical help for the neurodivergent child's journey and the parents, teachers, friends and family who share it.
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I was looking for some recent, objective information; I was also interested in reading some subjective, anecdotal information.
I feel this book did a great job of navigating cold hard facts as well as personal reports from real, struggling people.
Finally, I might note that the parts of the book that I did not think would be applicable (my children have been diagnosed with ADHD and not Autism), I found the struggles children must navigate very similar ... often a matter of degree rather than applicability.
Overall, I have a better understanding of my children, and feel one more solid step ahead as I continue the journey of understanding and supporting them.
Recommend.