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Autism Spectrum Disorder

What Every Parent Needs to Know
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This accessible and authoritative guide helps parents understand how autism spectrum disorder is defined and diagnosed and offers an overview of the most current behavioural and developmental therapies for children with ASD. Topics include symptoms, accessing care, community services, and the role of complementary and alternative medicine. Inspirational and relatable stories from other caretakers provide comfort and solidarity.
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Autism Spectrum Disorder is ideal for parents and caregivers of children with autism seeking supportive guidance and practical advice. It is also valuable for professionals working in health, education, and community services who support children with ASD and their families.

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This accessible and authoritative guide helps parents understand how autism spectrum disorder is defined and diagnosed and offers an overview of the most current behavioural 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.

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Temple Grandin praises the book for its commonsense coverage of diagnosis, therapies, and family issues, calling it essential reading for parents. Timothy P. Shriver, PhD, highlights it as a resource that empowers parents to advocate for their children’s dignity. Richard E. Besser, MD, describes it as a tremendous resource for helping children with ASD reach their potential. Patricia Wright, PhD, commends the clear presentation of complex issues and recommends it to families seeking quality information on available services and supports.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781610022699

Publisher: American Academy of Pediatrics

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 23 April 2019

Country: United States

Imprint: American Academy of Pediatrics

Edition: Second edition

Illustration: Illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 17.0mm

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 228.0mm

Weight: 480g

Pages: 342

About the Author

The American Academy of Pediatrics is an organization of 67,000 pediatricians.Paul S. Carbone, MD, FAAP, is a general pediatrician, associate professor of pediatrics at the University of Utah, a member of the Council on Children with Disabilities Autism Subcommittee, and the parent of a son with autism.Alan I. Rosenblatt, MD, FAAP, is a neurodevelopmental pediatrician andan associate clinical professor of pediatrics at Northwestern University.

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