Autism Questions Parents Ask

Autism Questions Parents Ask by Dr. Sharon A. Mitchell
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

For full enclosure: I am not a parent, although I hope to be one some day. I am autistic though, and that is what peaked my interest for this book. Autism itself is, to me, a special interest of sorts, especially since there is so much information out there for parents that does not always seem to have the best interest of the autistic person at heart.

That is why I am so happy with this book! Right from the start - where it states that everything should be done to not harm the child - it combines options and facts with the voices of autistic people. It is clear about ABA being harmful, without condemning parents who have seen it as their only option, but rather steering them in the direction of better options. It has tons of useful links and places where parents can find good information, and/or ask the input from actually autistic people on certain issues. With that, it pulls out all advantages of the format as well.

Thank you, Dr. Mitchell, for writing this book. It is much needed.
Thank you ASD Publishing and Netgalley for the chance to read and review this book.