Autism Answer Book: More Than 300 of the Top Questions Parents AskIt 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. |
Contents
What is Autism? | 1 |
Getting a Diagnosis | 23 |
Communication | 47 |
Sensory Sensitivities | 65 |
Physical WellBeing | 83 |
Mental Health | 107 |
Valuing Passions | 129 |
Treatment Options | 149 |
School Success | 229 |
Young Adulthood and Beyond | 259 |
Written Social Narratives | 281 |
Internet Resources | 295 |
Recommended Reading | 301 |
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About the Author | 327 |
Back Cover | 329 |
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