Spectrum of Independence

For parents of neurodiverse children, the path toward independence can feel uncertain and overwhelming. This motivating and practical guide empowers families with clear, evidence-based strategies to help children and teens with autism, intellectual disabilities, and other forms of neurodiversity build essential self-care and daily living skills. Grounded in scientifically based behavioral principles, the book shows parents how to break everyday tasks—such as getting dressed, brushing teeth, or preparing simple meals—into manageable microsteps that can be taught gradually and systematically. Through empathetic examples, hands-on exercises, and downloadable worksheets, parents learn how to fade support over time while fostering confidence, autonomy, and long-term independence in their child.

Key Features:

• Practical, step-by-step strategies to increase independence in neurodiverse children and teens
• Based on scientifically supported behavioral principles
• Uses “microsteps” to teach daily living and self-care routines
• Guidance on gradually fading assistance while building ownership and confidence
• Includes exercises and downloadable worksheets for hands-on practice
• Empathic, parent-friendly examples drawn from real-life situations
• Supports long-term autonomy and quality of life for neurodiverse individuals