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So Your Child Has Autism. Now What?
A practical guide for families navigating the early years of autism.
✔ Build routines
✔ Support communication
✔ Reduce overwhelm
✔ Navigate school systems with confidence
Why this Book Matters.
If your child has recently been diagnosed—or you suspect something more may be going on—you may be asking:
What do I do now?
This book was written to give families clarity, structure, and practical next steps.
Inside the book, you’ll learn how to:
✓ Recognize and respond to dysregulation
✓ Build communication before speech develops
✓ Create predictable routines
✓ Support independence in everyday activities
✓ Partner effectively with teachers and IEP teams
Julie B. Samuels
Author • Autism Specialist • Instructional Coach
Julie B. Samuels brings more than twenty-seven years of experience supporting children on the autism spectrum from preschool through high school.
As both an educator and foster parent to a child with Level 3 autism, she combines professional expertise with lived insight.
Part of a Series Supporting Families Through the Autism Journey
This book is the first in a series designed to guide families through the developmental stages of autism—from the early years through later childhood and beyond.