How To Explain A Diagnosis To A Child: An Interactive Resource Guide For Parents And Professionals

How to Explain a Diagnosis to a Child is a resource to guide parents and professionals through what can be a very sensitive process. This step-by-step guide includes templates and worksheets that can be tailored to meet the individual needs of the child and their families embrace who they are, regardless of a diagnosis. This may include Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), Learning Disabilities (LDs), Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD), Dyslexia, Cerebral Palsy, etc. This guide may help answer those difficult questions regarding: - Why parents decide to tell? - Why parents may not tell? - When to tell? - Who should tell? - What information to share? - How do I explain? Sessions include various topics such as celebrating differences, reviewing strengths and challenges, identifying learning style, understanding relationships, addressing questions about a diagnosis and others. This guide may help to build a child's confidence and empower them to advocate for themselves.

• | Author: Janet Arnold, Francine McLeod
• | Publisher: Janet Arnold
• | Publication Date: Jul 14, 2017
• | Number of Pages: 72 pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Paperback/Family & Relationships
• | ISBN-10: 0995975809
• | ISBN-13: 9780995975804