The Loving Push
Subtitle
How parents and professionals can help spectrum kids become successful adults
Parents, teachers, therapists and anyone who cares about a child or teen on the autism spectrum need this essential roadmap to prepare our youth for being successful adults in today’s world. Best-selling author, autism advocate and animal science professor Temple Grandin joins psychologist and autism specialist Debra Moore in spelling out which steps you can take to restore your child’s hope and motivation — and what you must avoid. Eight life stories told by people on the autism spectrum, including chapters on subjects like how to get kids off their computers, how to build on their strengths and get back to caring about their lives, and how to find a path to a successful, meaningful life make this a ”must-read book!”
Bio
Temple Grandin, author, animal scientist and autism activist, received her master’s degree in animal science from ASU (1975) and PhD from the University of Illinois. She was honored in Time Magazine’s 2010 list of “The 100 Most Influential People in the World,” and the HBO movie based on her life, starring Claire Danes, won seven Emmy Awards. She is a professor at Colorado State University.
Praise for this book
'The Loving Push' is hands down, the best autism book aimed at late teens (through to mid-20s and sometimes beyond). If you have one of these kids already, this is the book to get ... particularly if they spend 'too much time' on the computer and/or in their bedroom. I really can't praise this book enough.
Life with Aspergers Blog
This dynamic duo — Dr. Grandin speaking from personal experience and Dr. Moore from a professional perspective of treating individuals with autism spectrum disorders — combine their wealth of knowledge to help parents determine just how much to push their child so they can blossom into adults that thrive. Finding just the right balance between pushing your child to do for self and helping your child too much is always a challenge, but exploring the 210 pages of this book will guide parents to find what works best for their unique child.
Parent Coaching for Autism website
