30 Days to Understanding Autism

By: Casey Chaffey

Narrated by: Virtual Voice

Length: 1 hr and 58 mins

Publisher's summary

Whether you are a novice or veteran, navigating the overwhelming amount of information about autism can be daunting.

There is no shortage of books, articles, research, opinions, and misinformation. Autism spectrum disorder is one condition with common features that can manifest in diverse ways.

This book aims to be an easy and informal read while wading through a wide range of topics including the following:

• Communication and Executive Function
• Sensory Processing and Stimming
• Prevalence and Detection
• Depression and Learning Difficulties
• Studies, Statistics, and so much more

• 30 Days to Understanding Autism can be read all at once, used as a reference guide, or simply be a place to turn for daily information and support.

  “A balance of careful research and thoughtful engagement, 30 Days to Understanding Autism represents one of the best basic overviews of autism spectrum disorder. Casey Chaffey’s parental perspective on autism and its associated challenges is sure to be a source of encouragement to other parents looking for reliable information as they begin their journey to comprehending the complexities of their child’s diagnosis. This concise but impactful treatment also serves as a go-to guide for grandparents, caregivers, friends, and anyone desiring an informed outlook on autism.”

  - Lee A., brother of three siblings on the spectrum

  “The author has done an excellent job of explaining a complex subject in a concise, practical way. Even after being a parent of an autistic child for 23 years, I still learned from this book. Casey Chaffey managed to put into words what I have wanted to express and explain to others but have not been able to articulate. I highly recommend this book to any parent who has a child, of any age, who experiences autism.”

  - Kim S., mother of an adult son on the spectrum

  “As a mother of an autistic son, I know firsthand the daily struggles faced by families with a child on the spectrum. Research is being done all the time, and yet our society still understands so little about autism. More tools are needed, and Casey Chaffey's book delivers. This easy-to-read resource is a perfect guide to better understand the challenges faced by those with autism. The book also offers some definitions of terms and explanations of concepts contained in modern autism research. 30 Days to Understanding Autism is a must-have.”

  - Mary P., mother of a child on the spectrum

i like the format. very relevant

Overall, I really like this book, and I think it'll be very helpful for me and my wife. I'm a 43-year-old man, late diagnosed, high-functioning autistic, and I've been looking for something that will help my wife gain insights on how we can more effectively interact. Also, I think this book will help me, even though it's geared more towards the neurotypical end of an interaction. The only reason I did not give it 5 stars is, for one, it's narrated by a computer-generated voice, which I have no problems with, but the voice was too mechanical and had weird pronunciations for some words. I would have preferred a better quality computer voice or a human. Two, although the writer did a fantastic job and was very appropriately diplomatic on a sensitive topic, it was still lacking some insights and nuances that would have been there if a person with ASD had written the book. I am not saying that people without ASD should not write books about ASD. However, when they do, I think it's crucial that they get input from someone with ASD. Overall, though, I think she did a fantastic job, and she didn't mess anything up by any means. I think she did great. However, it was just very subtle nuances that could have used an autistic person's touch to have given input on the book. But well worth the money. I would have spent more on it, and I will definitely use this in my relationship.

I found it very helpful

The Writer simplified the topic, yet still very rich in detail and I found it very useful