Autism and the Extended Family: A Guide for Those Outside the Immediate Family Who Know and Love Someone with Autism

by Raun Melmed, M. Ed. Maria Wheeler

Not many resources examine how autism affects grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins. Yet, they are all affected by this disorder, too! Follow Dr Raun Melmed, Developmental Pediatrician, and Maria Wheeler, M.Ed., as they examine the complex relationships that develop, and are changed by an autism diagnosis in the family.

150 pages, Paperback

First published March 1, 2015

Reviews

[Steve · Rating 3 out of 5]

The same basic pattern is applied to different family relationships. It was somewhat helpful and it gets repetitive. Probably just read the section that applies to you. The appendices are summaries of key points to understand and use. They had some key insights worth reading.