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Understanding Autism For Dummies
By: Stephen Shore , Linda G. RastellieBook Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Imprint: For Dummies
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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 | |
| Release Date: 03-01-2011 | |
| Publisher: For Dummies |
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Understanding Autism For Dummies
Chapter One
Autism: The Big PictureWith 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 doctor immediately. And if your child already has an autism diagnosis, you need to take action as soon as possible. Educate yourself about treatment options, and work with your doctor to formulate a treatment plan that meets your child's needs.
REMEMBER
With emerging science, autistic children are getting better. Through treatment plans, the care of extraordinary physicians, and the support of family members and caregivers, autistic children are looking healthier, behaving more appropriately, making friends, having conversations, having play dates, and being mainstreamed at school. Your child can significantly improve and go on to maximize his or her potential abilities.
But before you reap the benefits of and make decisions about your child's healthcare, you nee
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