The Loving Push, 2nd Edition: A Guide to Successfully Prepare Spectrum Kids for Adulthood Paperback – April 5, 2022

This book is a must read not only for parents whose kids have autism but also for parents whose kids are neurotypical. Tempe Grandin is truly amazing. I am speechless. Cannot believe some reviewers gave 3 or 4 stars.My kids are small but I already started using tips I got from this book with them and I see tremendous improvement!

I couldn't put this book down. It described my High functioning teen and our struggles to a TEE!!!!! I highlighted just about every page. Very wise works and practical advise

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Good for parents whose autistic kids are now 18 and not sure what to do next.

As a mom of a high functioning ASD kid, I am fully aware of his struggles. However, I have always tried to parent him the same way as my other son. The truth of the matter is this book validates the common sense parenting that I embrace.I’ve seen so many other ASD parents make excuses for their child, and I can’t help but wonder if it’s laziness on their part that is creating the learned helplessness. It’s honestly to the point where I would rather my son not be friends with the kids who’s parents order for their kid in a restaurant at the age of 15, wipe his face, cut his food etc.you get the idea.Isn’t the whole goal to make your kids, ASD or not, independent and self reliant for life?!? Thank you temple gradin for this common sense approach. I honestly keep this book handy and reread it from time to time.

This is by far the best autism parenting book I have read (and I've read many!) It is clear, concise, and challenges us as parents/caregivers/counselors/friends/family to support and encourage kids/teens on the spectrum in a way that leads them towards independence and a meaningful life. Thank you for writing this book, Temple Grandin and Debra Moore!Please note: Even though this book was published in 2015, it is still incredibly applicable for today.Another note: This does not change my 5-star review, but the one thing I felt was missing was a section on becoming a parent with autism (which presents many challenges for people on the spectrum, in my experience).