Abstract

What does an autism diagnosis mean for everyday family life? Explore different rooms in the home to better understand how children with autism experience daily activities, and what you can do to support their development.

· Head to the bathroom for guidance on toilet training and introducing a calming bath time ritual.
· Discover how to create a safe haven for your child in the bedroom chapter, with tips to try before bedtime to help ease anxiety.
· Learn how to transform any corner of your home into a special place for sensory play, fun and learning
· Settle down in the parents' corner for top advice on remaining cool, calm and collected in the face of obstacles.

Co-written by a mum and a speech-language therapist, and with many more rooms to visit, this book breaks down the information that you need to know to support children with autism at home.

An open, honest, and positive book describing everyday life for families living with ASD. Full of common sense, reassuring advice - a real bible for those with newly-diagnosed children - and explained with humour and love. It's full of helpful tips and strategies that ALL families would benefit from!
Zoe Garbarz, Inclusion Co-ordinator, Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School, UK
Coming Home to Autism offers accessible and practical ideas, which you can try out tomorrow - no expensive resources needed! Together Tara and Rhian open up the world of living, loving, and supporting children with autism and their families. This is one of those books that you keep going back to; to be inspired, reassured, and delighted.
Sophie Walker, Senior Practitioner, Mansfield Autism Statewide Service, Victoria, Australia

Tara Leniston is an actress and mother of three children. Her son Dylan has ASD.
Rhian Grounds is a Speech and Language Therapist and has worked with children and young people with autism of all ages across London and Wales.

A treasure for any parent of a child with ASD. My son Harry was diagnosed with ASD two years ago, and I was left feeling alone and confused. Reading this book has taken me from the isolation so many of us parents feel, to a community of care and understanding. This book is like a much-needed hug at the end of a bad day.
Alli Mac Donnell, Model and Ambassador for Autism Ireland
This book provides a much-needed practical guide that families and professionals can dip in and out of in order to learn more about development in children with autism. It is full of creative activities and strategies that can be used to support children with autism within their home environment.
Alice Carter, Speech and Language Therapist, BSc Speech Sciences, MASL TIP