You've just heard the words: "Your child has autism." Now what?
The first 90 days after an autism diagnosis can feel like a whirlwind-filled with questions, uncertainty, and tough decisions. The 90-Day Blueprint After an Autism Diagnosis: A Parent's Survival Guide is your compassionate, step-by-step roadmap for navigating this critical time with clarity and confidence.
Drawing on over two decades of experience in education, behavioral health, and working with thousands of families, Shane Powell Lewis, MBA, offers practical strategies, insider insights, and heartfelt encouragement to help you move forward without feeling overwhelmed.
Inside, you'll discover how to:
Understand what an autism diagnosis really means for your child and your family
Build your dream team of professionals and supports
Navigate Early Intervention, therapy options, and school services with confidence
Advocate for your child without burning bridges
Care for yourself while caring for your child
This isn't a clinical manual-it's a survival guide and action plan, filled with real-world tips, relatable stories, and "What the Research Says" insights at the end of each chapter. Whether you're a parent, caregiver, or loved one, this book will help you turn fear into focus, confusion into action, and uncertainty into hope.
Featuring a foreword by Adriana Gonzalez-Lopez, MA, LBS, BCBA-D, The 90-Day Blueprint After an Autism Diagnosis is more than a book-it's a companion for the journey ahead.
You are not alone. This blueprint will walk with you, every step of the way.
