Coping with / advice about autism spectrum disorder Books

Book SynopsisThis accessible and authoritative guide helps parents understand how autism spectrum disorder is defined and diagnosed and offers an overview of the most current behavioral and developmental therapies for children with ASD. Topics include: symptoms, accessing care, services in the community, and the role of complementary and alternative medicine. Parents will also find inspirational and relatable stories from other caretakers, helping them feel less alone.Trade Review"Covers a wide range of topics in a straightforward, commonsense manner, such as diagnosis, different behavioral therapies, family stress issues, and lots of other vital information. Essential reading for parents of children with autism." Temple Grandin, author, Thinking in Pictures: My Life with Autism"[T]his guide is a wonderful resource to build that knowledge and encourage parents to advocate so that their child lives in a world where the dignity of every person is cherished, respected, and empowered." Timothy P. Shriver, PhD, Chairman of the Board, Special Olympics"Outstanding book and a tremendous resource for parents of children with autism spectrum disorder. It is also a must-read for anyone else working to help children with autism reach their full potential." Richard E. Besser, MD, FAAP, Former Chief Health and Medical Editor, ABC News"The AAP and Drs Carbone and Rosenblatt cover complex issues in an accessible manner. I will recommend this resource to families in need of quality information regarding services and supports for their children with autism." Patricia Wright, PhD, MPH, National Director, Autism Services, Easter Seals" Autism Spectrum Disorders: What Every Parent Needs to Know is a must read for every parent with a child on the autism spectrum... Get this bookit's a complete gem!" Nora Wells, MEd, Director of Programs, Family Voices"It is a must-have book for parents, service providers, and advocates alike." Chris Plauché Johnson, MEd, MA, MD, FAAP. Medical Director, Autism Community Network Clinical Professor (Retired), University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio Cochair, American Academy of Pediatrics Autism Subcommittee (2003--2007)

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Book SynopsisPart of the How to Help series of books exploring issues commonly faced by children and young people at home and in school, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) offers a complete introduction to this complex and often confusing topic. A lack of clarity can arise for many reasons, including the broad spectrum of characteristics and symptoms that can be represented within an ASD diagnosis (ranging from the very severe, requiring 24-hour monitoring, to the mild but no less important, where the individual can be successfully included in education and society), and the many competing interventions and treatments all purporting to be successful. Arguing that every child and young person with autism can and should lead an inclusive and fulfilling life, Jo-Ann Page and Gavin Reid show that it is up to us as adults to ensure that this is possible - and show how parents, carers, teachers and schools can help.Table of ContentsTable of Contents Series Preface; About the Authors; Authors' Preface; How to Use This Book Part 1: Introduction 1. What is Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)?; 2. A brief history of autism; 3. Causes and consequences; 4. The challenges of autism - Individual, educational and society; 5. The challenges of autism - Parents and caregivers; Ten key things to know about autism Part 2: Identifying autism 6. Screening and observation; 7. Tests and strategies; 8. Issues around autism; 9. Overlap and comorbidity Part 3: Living and learning with autism 10. Autism at home; 11. Autism at school; 12. Provision for children with ASD; 13. Curriculum issues; 14. The autistic child as a learner Part 4: Dealing with autism 15. Behavioural approaches; 16. Behaviour management; 17. Socialisation; 18. Neuro and physiological approaches - Applied Behaviour Analysis; 19. Other interventions Part 5: Beyond school 20. Autism as a label - is it useful? 21. Autism as a gift and high-achieving children; 22. Autism at college and university; 21. Autism in the workplace Part 6: Conclusion 27. Summary; 28. A last word to parents and carers; 29. A last word to teachers and schools

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