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Understanding Autism For Dummies

Shore EdD, Stephen, Rastelli, Linda G.

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"Autism affects more than 1 million children and adults in the United States, and parents may be confused by the behavior of autistic children. This book provides help-and hope-by explaining the differences between various types of autism and delivering the lowdown on behavioral, educational, medical, other interventions. Featuring inspiring autism success stories as well as a list of organizations where people who support those with autism can go for additional help, it offers practical advice on how to educate children as well as insights on helping people with autism use their strengths to maximize their potential in life.

Stephen Shore, EdD (Brookline MA), serves on the board for several autism spectrum-related organizations and he has written Beyond the Wall: Personal Experiences with Autism and Asperger Syndrome (1-931282-00-5) and edited Ask and Tell: Self Advocacy and Disclosure For People on the Autism Spectrum (1-931282-58-7).
Linda G. Rastelli (Middletown, NJ) is a veteran journalist who specializes in health and business.
Temple Grandin, PhD (Fort Collins, CO) is the author of the bestselling Thinking in Pictures (0-679-77289-8) and Emergence: Labeled Autistic (0-446-67182-7)."

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Title of ebook: Understanding Autism For Dummies
ISBN: 9780470101827
Publisher: For Dummies
Internet download file size: 6586 kb
Pages: 384
Released online for download: 08-28-2006
Author of eBook: Shore EdD, Stephen
Author of eBook: Rastelli, Linda G.
Foreword by: Grandin, Temple

Understanding Autism For Dummies

Chapter One

Autism: The Big Picture
With Lauren Underwood, PhD

In This Chapter

* Consuming the known facts about autism

* Reviewing the diagnostic process and symptoms of autism

* Coping with the impact of an autism diagnosis

* Implementing interventions to help your child's condition

* Taking steps if you think you have (or know of someone with) undiagnosed autism

Parents never want to hear that their child has been diagnosed with autism - and, at least initially, they certainly find it very difficult to accept the fact that autism has no known cure. However, if you observe characteristics in your child that you can't explain or alleviate, and if you can associate some of these characteristics with autism, you need to discuss your concerns with your do ... read full excerpt from Understanding Autism For Dummies ebook