Understanding Autism For Dummies

Author: Stephen Shore
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1118053133
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 386

Book Description
Friendly, accessible guidance for parents of autistic children and people caring for autistic adults 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).

Understanding Autism

Author: Katrina Williams
Publisher: Exisle Publishing
ISBN: 1775593703
Category : Autism
Languages : en
Pages : 274

Book Description

Understanding Autism

Author: Susan Dodd
Publisher: Elsevier Australia
ISBN: 9781875897803
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 326

Book Description
Gives parents and carers detailed up-to-date information about autistic disorders by providing practical suggestions and strategies, incorporating the latest teaching methods, to assist in the understanding and management of people with autism at home, in educational programs and in the community. It discusses the unique learning styles, sensory sensitivities, different motivations and relative strengths in visual processing and rote memory skills of children and adults with autism.

Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorders

Author: Diane Yapko
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
ISBN: 1843107562
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 226

Book Description
Annotation Quick reference--question and answer format gives readers easy access to the materialAppeals to a wide base of readers, including parents and family members, medical and paramedical professionals, teachers, social workers and students.

Understanding Autism

Author: Steven O. Moldin
Publisher: CRC Press
ISBN: 1420004204
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 559

Book Description
Taking an all-inclusive look at the subject, Understanding Autism: From Basic Neuroscience to Treatment reviews state-of-the-art research on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of autism. The book addresses potential mechanisms that may underlie the development of autism and the neural systems that are likely to be affected by these molecular,

New Ways of Understanding Autism

Author: Brigitte Harrisson
Publisher: Dundurn
ISBN: 1459743628
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 152

Book Description
A new understanding of autism spectrum disorder. The experience of autistic people, real-life stories from parents, and suggested therapeutic approaches are brought together in New Ways of Understanding Autism to provide a realistic sense of autism and to build a sense of hope. Co-authors Brigitte Harrisson and Lise St-Charles, along with Governor General–award winning novelist Kim Thúy, present a new understanding of autism spectrum disorder — one that focuses on putting the needs of the autistic person where they should be: at the centre.

Autism Spectrum For Dummies

Author: Stephen Shore
Publisher: For Dummies
ISBN: 9781394204946
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Helpful, up-to-date information for people with autism, parents, educators, and HR professionals Autism affects more than 75 million people worldwide. Autism Spectrum For Dummies explores this neurodevelopmental condition and the various levels of support needs for autistic diagnoses. Great for adults with autism and caregivers of children on the spectrum, this book is your guide to the symptoms of autism, current diagnostic criteria, treatment and medication options, and how to find support in your community. This new edition also includes information for adults with autism entering higher education and the workforce, highlighting the importance of inclusivity and helping you advocate for your needs. Learn how autism is diagnosed and how to spot the symptoms Get a plain English breakdown of the most common research findings Find useful advice for living and thriving with autism Autism Spectrum For Dummies is the perfect guide for navigating autism at any age. It’s also a useful tool for those who work closely with people on the autism spectrum, whether in school or the workplace.

My Autism Book

Author: Tamar Levi
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
ISBN: 0857008684
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 50

Book Description
My Autism Book is a beautifully illustrated picture book that helps parents to explain an autism diagnosis to their child in a sensitive, positive and accurate way. When a child is diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), parents often feel overwhelmed and uncertain about how to communicate the diagnosis to their child. This book is designed to be read with the child as a simple introduction to their diagnosis. Written by a doctor and a children's author, the book is tailored precisely to the needs and experiences of the child with ASD aged 5-9. It explains what an autism diagnosis means and encourages an exploration of the child's likely strengths and differences using clear language that speaks directly to the child. The colourful pictures throughout show how the world looks from the child's perspective and the book ends with a summary checklist to encourage the child to record and discuss how autism affects them.

Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorder

Author: Holly Duhig
Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
ISBN: 1538338513
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 34

Book Description
Autism Spectrum Disorder describes a group of developmental disorders. It is now called a spectrum because people with ASD can experience a wide range of different symptoms and behaviors. This informative book introduces readers to ASD with straightforward text that simplifies complex concepts into age-appropriate language. Full-color photographs and fact boxes highlight important information. This accessible book will be helpful for readers who have been diagnosed with ASD, or who have loved ones with ASD.

Understanding Autism

Author: Chloe Silverman
Publisher: Princeton University Press
ISBN: 0691159688
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 352

Book Description
Offers a social history of autism, describing the role emotions, including parental love, impact biomedical communities studying autism.