You know your child. You notice what soothes them, what feels hard, what overwhelms them, and what other people sometimes miss. The Autism Toolkit starts there. Warm, neuro-affirming, and beautifully illustrated, this calm, practical guide helps parents and carers make sense of autism, support, and everyday family life - from the early years through to the end of primary school. Written by Vicky Carpenter, an autism specialist for schools and families, NASENCo-qualified with a PGDip in SEND and Inclusion - Autism, The Autism Toolkit turns professional understanding into clear, gentle steps you can use straight away. Inside, you'll find expert explanations, reflective prompts, and over 70 practical Toolkits to help you: ¿ make routines, transitions, sleep, eating, and movement feel more manageable ¿ understand sensory differences and sensory overload ¿ build a Sensory Menu to support regulation ¿ support shared attention, processing time, communication, and visual understanding ¿ understand behaviour through the Autism Iceberg and spiky profile ¿ respond to dysregulation with more confidence and less blame ¿ support friendships, identity, self-knowledge, and advocacy as your child grows ¿ use gentle scripts for family conversations and school discussions ¿ access practical checklists, visuals, and printable toolkit pages The Autism Toolkit gives families a steady, compassionate path through the early questions and everyday realities of supporting an autistic child - without trying to change who they are. The Autism Toolkit is written for parents first. It also includes professional guidance and a dedicated Professional Appendix, making it a useful resource for teachers, SENDCos, Early Years practitioners, therapists, and family-support professionals who want a parent-friendly guide to recommend or use in shared conversations. This is not a rulebook or a programme. It is a companion: something to dip into, return to, and use at your own pace. Every small step is already support.