Raising a Whole Child: A Family Guide to Supporting Autistic Children Into Adulthood

Carrie Cariello

Book cover for Raising a Whole Child: A Family Guide to Supporting Autistic Children Into Adulthood
Book cover for Raising a Whole Child: A Family Guide to Supporting Autistic Children Into Adulthood

Raising a Whole Child: A Family Guide to Supporting Autistic Children Into Adulthood

Raising a Whole Child: A Family Guide to Supporting Autistic Children Into Adulthood

Carrie Cariello

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Description

You're the parent of an autistic child...except they're not a child anymore. So, now what?

As autistic children grow into teenagers, you will experience new challenges, both as a parent and as a family. Supporting the leap into adulthood can seem daunting, but here Carrie Cariello takes you through her journey with her son Jack, shining a light on how to help your young person prepare for different life stages and grow in independence. Carrie's own experiences form the basis of her deeply empathetic advice - in this warm, astute and thoughtful book she offers a guiding and steadying hand so you can move through periods of change with increased confidence and calm.

About the Author

Carrie Cariello is the author and blogger. Carrie has five children, one of whom is autistic, and she blogs and writes regularly about her family's experiences. Carrie, has contributed to publications such as The Huffington Post, Today Parents, the Today Show, parents.com, Scary Mommy, For Every Mon, The Good Men Project, InspireMore and Momastery. She has appeared on NBC Nightly News and has hosted a TEDx Talk on her parenting journey.

Critical Reviews

Like a wise and warm friend, Carrie brings you to the heart of her diverse, wonderful family. It feels like she takes you by the hand as she leads you helpfully and joyfully through her son's journey into adulthood.--Katy Elphinstone, author of 'How to Raise Happy Neurofabulous Children'

Publishing Information

Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Pub date: 2025-07-21
Length: 176 pages

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