World of the Autistic Child: Understanding and Treating Autistic Spectrum Disorders
For thousands of loving and concerned parents of autistic children, the suspicion that something may be wrong comes long before the clinical diagnosis of autism, PDD (pervasive developmental disorder), or Asperger's syndrome. When rounds of testing and consultations confirm parents' worst fears, their emotional turmoil is matched by an overriding practical concern: What do we do next?\ The World of the Autistic Child is by far the most complete and comprehensive book ever written for the...
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This comprehensive book guides the parents of autistic children through the thicket of symptoms and labels, explaining the crucial importance of intensive early education, and giving advice on how to find the help and resources that are available.
Introduction31Defining Autism, PDD, and Other Autistic Spectrum Disorders92Social Development in Autism and PDD253Communication Skills in Autism and PDD434Autism, PDD, and the Child's Activities and Interests605Getting a Diagnosis826After the Diagnosis: Coping with a Sense of Loss1217Family Issues1368Finding Resources1679The Importance of Very Early Intervention19610Selecting a Classroom: Assessing Teachers, Aides, and Student Composition20911Behavior Management and Teaching Methods for Children with Autism and PDD23112Teaching Communication Skills to Children with Autism and PDD25313Forks in the Road: The Elementary School Years and Beyond27414Psychoactive Medications30115Non-Mainstream Treatments for Autism321Afterword333Index335
