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Book Synopsis
The pressures, strains and sometimes joys of looking after a child with autism are increasingly recognized in professional and academic circles. This book presents key findings from a research study conducted by the Family Assessment Unit that involved many long discussions with the parents and siblings of children and young people with autism.

Trade Review
"this is a useful book which should be recommended for all working in the area" (Debate, No.102, 2002)

"…a supportive and practical guide…" (YouthinMind. 20 February 2003)



Table of Contents
'Something is Wrong with Our Child'.

Families' Needs: Met and Unmet.

Diagnosis and Autism.

Diagnostic Confusions and Disorders Presenting Like Autism.

The Effects of Autism on Parents: Part I.

The Effects of Autism on Parents: Part II.

Families and Challenging Behaviour.

Educational and Other Strategies.

Autism and Growing Up.

References.

Index.

Supporting the Families of Children

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    A Paperback / softback by Peter Randall, Jonathan Parker

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      Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
      Publication Date: 29/06/1999
      ISBN13: 9780471982180, 978-0471982180
      ISBN10: 0471982180
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      Psychiatry Psychology

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      The pressures, strains and sometimes joys of looking after a child with autism are increasingly recognized in professional and academic circles. This book presents key findings from a research study conducted by the Family Assessment Unit that involved many long discussions with the parents and siblings of children and young people with autism.

      Trade Review
      "this is a useful book which should be recommended for all working in the area" (Debate, No.102, 2002)

      "…a supportive and practical guide…" (YouthinMind. 20 February 2003)



      Table of Contents
      'Something is Wrong with Our Child'.

      Families' Needs: Met and Unmet.

      Diagnosis and Autism.

      Diagnostic Confusions and Disorders Presenting Like Autism.

      The Effects of Autism on Parents: Part I.

      The Effects of Autism on Parents: Part II.

      Families and Challenging Behaviour.

      Educational and Other Strategies.

      Autism and Growing Up.

      References.

      Index.

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