Parents and caregivers of autistic children and teens will find this work offers sensible and realistic ideas that apply to all areas of a child's life.

Library Journal

One in 59 children has autism, and Honahue, a psychology teacher who works with families, and Crassons, whose son, Henry, is on the spectrum, want to help preschoolers and their parents live with this neurological condition . . . THe authors want to empower parents to help their kids learn “self-regulation” so they can calm themselves and avoid sensory overload. They cite many examples and provide simple solutions . . . Parents with kids on the spectrum, especially at the higher-functioning end, will find this useful and inspiring.

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'Right From The Start’ is filled with useful tips and information to make parenting a child on the spectrum a bit easier to manage. It is by no means a miracle cure (which does not exist) but it was never trying to be. The book is aware that what might work for one child might not work for another, and even has a section on how to handle meltdowns when they arise . . . If you’re anyone struggling to manage or connect with a young child on the spectrum, then I highly recommend picking up ‘Right From The Start.’

Bucks County Herald

Children who have autism are not born with a parent’s manual to explain their unusual behaviors and abilities. However, Right from the Start provides an insight into why the child is different and how to help them regulate emotions, acquire social and play skills, and accommodate intense sensory experiences. This is the manual that parents need.

Tony Attwood Ph.D., psychologist and author of The Complete Guide to Asperger's Syndrome

Coping with sensory issues is often a huge challenge for children with autism. This wise book, written by a parent and a behavioral specialist consultant, offers excellent sensory-motor suggestions to help children become more self-regulated and ‘in sync.’

Carol Stock Kranowitz, M.A., author, “The Out-of-Sync Child”

Right from the Start is an excellent resource full of specific strategies, and written with a positive perspective. Any parent, teacher, or professional looking for guidance will find this book helpful, giving them hope and specific tools for moving forward with the challenges of raising or working with an autistic child.

Robin Holcomb, M.S., Programs Director, National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) – Utah