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The Autism Answer Book: More Than 300 of the Top Questions Parents Ask
Contributor(s): Stillman, William (Author)
ISBN: 1402209770     ISBN-13: 9781402209772
Publisher: Sourcebooks
OUR PRICE:   $17.99  
Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats
Published: September 2007
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Annotation: What can I do to help my child with autism grow and learn like other kids? What are the classic characteristics of autism? How can physical therapy or occupational therapy help? Should I give my child medication for her autism? Will my child ever recover from autism?
It is currently estimated that 1 in 150 kids is affected by autism-and that number is increasing at an alarming rate. In a time when parents are overwhelmed by confusing and often conflicting information, The Autism Answer Book is a reassuring, authoritative reference for you and your family. Inside these pages you?ll find clear and confident counsel, and straightforward answers to your most pressing questions.

Written by an experienced writer and teacher, The Autism Answer Book answers your most important questions, including:
--What causes autism?
--How do I explain my child's autism to relatives and extended family?
--How do I deal with my other children's envious feelings because of the extra attention I give my child with autism?
-- What are some early warning signs that a parent should look for?
--Will my child always need care and supervision?
--What makes a professional qualified to make an autism diagnosis?
Written in an easy-to-read question-and-answer format, The Autism Answer Book helps you understand your child and develop a plan to help him succeed.
William Stillman is the author of Autism and the God Connection and The Everything Parent's Guide to Children with Asperger's Syndrome, and is a contributor and columnist for the national quarterly magazine The Autism Perspective. His website is www.williamstillman.com and he lives in Hershey, Pennsylvania.
Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Family & Relationships | Children With Special Needs
- Psychology | Psychopathology - Autism Spectrum Disorders
- Family & Relationships | Learning Disabilities
Dewey: 618.928
LCCN: 2007021932
Series: Special Needs Parenting Answer Book
Physical Information: 0.81" H x 6.08" W x 7.94" (1.05 lbs) 320 pages
Themes:
- Topical - Mentally Challenged
- Topical - Family
 
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Publisher Description:

Written in an easy-to-read Q&A format, The Autism Answer Book helps parents understand their child's diagnosis and develop a plan for success.

It is currently estimated that 1 in 150 kids are affected by autism--and that number is increasing at an alarming rate.

In a time when parents are overwhelmed with confusing, and often conflicting, information, The Autism Answer Book provides them clear and confident counsel by providing straightforward answers to their most pressing questions.

The Autism Answer Book covers such topics as:

  • Getting a diagnosis
  • Social sensitivities
  • Physical well-being
  • Mental health
  • School success

Written in an easy-to-read Q&A format, The Autism Answer Book helps parents understand and accept their child and develop a plan for success.


Contributor Bio(s): Stillman, William: - William Stillman, author of Autism and the God Connection and The Everything Parent's Guide to Children with Asperger's Syndrome, is a contributor and columnist for The Autism Perspective, a new national publication. His website is www.williamstillman.com and he lives in Hershey, PA.