A Practical Guide to Autism

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What Every Parent, Family Member, and Teacher Needs to Know

By Fred R. Volkmar and Lisa A. Wiesner

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A Practical Guide to Autism by Fred R. Volkmar and Lisa A. Wiesner offers a comprehensive overview and practical advice for understanding and supporting individuals with autism. It covers essential topics such as diagnosis, treatments, and coping strategies, making it an invaluable resource for parents, educators, and anyone seeking to better navigate the challenges and opportunities associated with autism spectrum disorders.
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This book may appeal to you if you are seeking comprehensive guidance on understanding and supporting individuals with autism. It offers practical strategies and insights for both parents and professionals, helping to navigate the complexities of autism spectrum disorders with clarity and compassion.

A Practical Guide to Autism

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An accessible guide to the most recent information about autism

The revised and updated second edition of A Practical Guide to Autism offers an authoritative guide to the diagnosis, assessment, and treatment of Autism/Autism Spectrum Disorder. Written by two highly regarded medical professionals, the book offers parents, family members, and teachers a useful review of the concept of autism, its diagnosis, and the most current treatments available. This comprehensive resource covers the range of the condition in infants, young, and school-age children, adolescents, and adults.

The authors explore evidence-based treatments and review some of the alternative and complementary treatments proposed for autism. Information on educational programmes and entitlement services is also provided. In addition, the book contains information on issues such as medical care, medication use, safety, behavioural, and mental health problems. The book covers the range of ages and the entire spectrum of autism and provides an introduction to the diagnostic concept. With the expanding number of treatments and interventions, this book is a useful guide for all those involved in caring for individuals on the autism spectrum. This important guide:

Offers lists of resources for parents and professionals compiled by experts in the field and reviewed by parents.
Includes updated research that adheres to DSM-5 standards.
Provides an accessible resource with succinct content delivery.
Contains new discussions on modern treatments that have been identified since the publication of the first edition.

Written for parents, teachers, and caregivers, A Practical Guide to Autism, Second Edition offers an updated and expanded edition to the practical guide to autism.

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A Practical Guide to Autism by Fred R. Volkmar and Lisa A. Wiesner is highly praised for its comprehensive and accessible presentation of information on autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Reviewers commend its thorough coverage of topics, clear explanations, and useful resources, making it an invaluable guide for both newcomers and experienced individuals in the field. The book effectively combines recent research, practical advice, and clinical experience, offering valuable insights for parents, educators, and professionals working with individuals with ASD.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781119685678

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 11 November 2021

Country: United States

Imprint: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Edition: 2nd edition

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 216.0mm

Height: 272.0mm

Weight: 703g

Pages: 304

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Education & Reference Fred R. Volkmar Lisa A. Wiesner Non-Fiction Self-Help & Personal Development

About the Author

FRED R. VOLKMAR, MD, is the Irving B. Harris Professor of Child Psychiatry, Pediatrics and Psychology at Yale University School of Medicine, and is the primary author of the American Psychiatric Associations DSM-IV section on Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorders. He is also the Dorothy Goodwin Professor of Special Education at Southern Connecticut State University.

LISA A. WIESNER, MD, is a pediatrician, now retired, and previously a Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT.