Vermilion Parenting Your Autistic Child: Permission to Do it Differently | Paperback

Authored by Autism Consultant and mother of three grown-up autistic children, Lisa Galley, Parenting Your Autistic Child offers a lifeline for parents exhausted by conventional parenting advice that doesn't fit their child's needs. This guide moves beyond rules and charts to explain the 'why' behind difficult moments, providing practical strategies that align with your child's nervous system.

Gain the confidence to trust your instincts, let go of shame, and parent in a way that truly supports your child's unique needs, drawing on gentle science and deep validation.

• Offers practical strategies that work with, rather than against, your child's nervous system.
• Explains the neurological reasons behind challenging behaviors like sensory overload or meltdowns.
• Aims to relieve parents of the burden of guilt often carried when parenting an autistic child.
• Written by Lisa Galley, an Autism Consultant and parent of three autistic adults.
• Provides validation and helps parents build confidence to parent differently.

• "The book I wish I’d had at the start of our journey. It explains the ‘why’ behind the hard moments and helps you parent with more confidence and far less shame." – James Hunt, Sunday Times bestselling author
• "This book not only offers the most valuable advice on what works when parenting an autistic child, but also relieves parents of the burden of guilt that so many of us carry." – Kellie Bright, actor and SEN parent

• Author: Lisa Galley
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Print Length: 288 pages
• Publication Date: August 27, 2026
• ISBN-10: 1785046454
• ISBN-13: 978-1785046452
• Dimensions: 153 x 234 x 20 mm
• Weight: 300 g

If you are seeking a supportive, science-backed guide to understanding and parenting your autistic child with confidence, this book provides the permission you need to choose what is right for your family.