Your Child with Autism is Speaking, Are You Listening: Secrets to Speaking the Language of Autism

One mom. Three sons. Twenty-eight years. Shawna is the mother of three sons who struggled with Autism. The author shares her 28 years of experience to help other parents make a connection with their ASD children. 40% of all children with Autism are nonverbal, but that doesn't mean they don't communicate. Your Child with Autism is Speaking, Are You Listening will give you practical tips and strategies to learn the language of Autism. Learning to speak Autism is a lot like learning to speak Chinese. Every native speaks the language a little bit differently. Shawna shows you how to decipher what your child is trying to tell you, whether they are verbal or not. Through her use of personal experience and thorough research, any parent can learn how to communicate more effectively with their nonverbal child. The information found in this book is invaluable to all parents raising a child on the spectrum. Shawna discusses the importance of giving language meaning. She also shares information on all of the various communication methods that are popular today. Whether you are new to Autism or have been living here for a while, you will gain a better understanding of your child with ASD after reading this book.