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Autism Spectrum Disorders is this guide. Based upon Chantal Sicile-Kira’s 20 years unique experience with the disorders, first as a professional and then as a parent, this indispensable handbook explains all aspects of these complex conditions. Invaluable for parents, professional carers and anyone who works in the public sphere, it concisely covers:
· The myths and history of autism
· How to tell if a child has an ASD
· Why people with ASDs act the way they do
· The causes of ASDs – including an analysis of the all important MMR vaccine and its relation to autism
· How to get what the child with ASD needs – specialist care, schooling, funding and medical attention
· Treatments, Therapies and Dietary Interventions – what works and what doesn’t, and how to know what is worth trying for each individual
· Education – Information and resources for the teacher and other professionals
· Adolescence – how teachers and parents can help a teenager survive puberty
· Family Life – practical advice on how to continue with a ‘normal’ family life, how to travel and take vacations and how to help siblings of an autistic child
· Life after Secondary School – how professionals and parents can help with a young adult’s transition to college or work
· How to look after yourself whilst you are caring for another
The book includes a detailed resource section and in-depth descriptions of how you can find out about the ASDs to empower yourself and get the very best from the resources available.
Illustrated throughout with stories of Sicile-Kira’s own experiences as well as those of autism sufferers and carers, Autism Spectrum Disorders is a supportive and personal book. Practical and informative, straightforward and easy to read, this handbook is the ultimate, one-stop guide to every aspect of Autism Spectrum Disorders.
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