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Parenting Your Autistic Child

byLisa Galley

Permission to Do it Differently

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Here is your permission to parent your child the way they need you to

If you are exhausted by parenting advice that doesn't work for your child, Autism Consultant and mum of three grown-up autistic children Lisa Galley is here to offer a lifeline.

This isn't a book of rules, behaviour charts or impossible parenting standards. Instead, Lisa explains exactly what is happening in your child's brain and body during those difficult moments – when they refuse to get dressed, experience sensory overload or meltdown at 3.30pm – offering practical strategies that work with their nervous system rather than against it.

With gentle science, practical tools and deep validation, Parenting Your Autistic Child won't only show you how and why to parent differently – it will finally give you the confidence to trust your instincts, let go of shame and choose what's right for your child.

The book I wish I’d had at the start of our journey. It explains the ‘why’ behind the hard moments and helps you parent with more confidence and far less shame.'

James Hunt

About Lisa Galley

Lisa Galley is an Autism Family Consultant, and former Speech and Language Therapist. She is also a dedicated Mum to grown-up Autistic kids. Her mission is to empower parents of neurodivergent children to reject the unrealistic neurotypical expectations that society places on Autistic children, and to embrace intuitive parenting that aligns with the unique needs of their amazing kids.
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  • Imprint: Vermilion
  • ISBN: 9781785046452
  • Length: 288 pages
  • Price: £17.99
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