In It Takes a Village, Lhara writes honestly and openly about her extensive experience as a parent of three amazing autistic children. The book is aimed at parents starting their autism journey with their child, or who are further along on their journey, and might feel unsure about where to turn for support. The key aim of this book is offer hope on the darkest days to parents who are feeling overwhelmed, and to share some of the joys of life with a neurodivergent child.
It Takes a Village considers the practical difficulties and emotional challenges many parents of autistic children struggle with. Lhara presents a raw insight into her reality as a parent navigating the world of autism with her three children. But more than anything, Lhara’s story offers hope to other families at every stage of their journey. This book blends Lhara’s family’s experiences, with expert research and literature, to offer realistic and practical ideas and solutions, for helping your child and your family. More than anything, this book offers reassurance that you’re not alone on your journey with autism as a parent.
Lhara shares her experiences of parenting her children through issues such as peer rejection in school, challenging behaviour and managing changes and transitions. Lhara offers her candid experiences of times when she felt she couldn’t cope, and discusses coping when you’re not coping, in Chapter 11.
It Takes a Village guides you through the whole process from first noticing initial signs that your child might be different, right through to assessment, diagnosis, and beyond. Lhara also shares her experiences of the stigma surrounding autism and how the judgement and comments of well-meaning family and friends can hurt.
It Takes a Village is primarily aimed at the parents of autistic children, but will also prove useful to teachers, psychologists and all those working with autistic children
