The Complete Guide to Autism Treatments: A Parent's Handbook: Make Sure Your Child Gets What Works! - Softcover

Freeman, Sabrina, Ph.D.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0965756572 ISBN 13: 9780965756570

Publisher: Skf Books, 2011

Synopsis

Dr. Freeman's review and description of the available research is presented in a careful, thorough and straightforward manner. Each of these treatment subsections is organized around responses to a series of 9 questions.1. "What is "- Here, D. Freeman defines the treatment and describes its rationale and theoretical underpinnings. 2. "What evidence do the practitioners have that this really works" - The author summarizes and evaluates peer-reviewed research and other possible sources of support. 3. "What does this therapy actually look like" - Dr. Freeman describes, often in great detail, the actual procedures associated with the treatment. These descriptions are written in an objective, non-partial manner which, when read in isolation, would not necessarily reveal the author's stance on a particular treatment. 4. "What else do I think" - Dr. Freeman speaks to broader issues that bear relevance when judging the merits of the particular intervention. She reveals her impressions of the treatment in a very forthright and compelling manner.5. "Would I try it on my child" - In contrast to the objective and factual tone of her responses to the questions above, here Dr. Freeman offers a more personal take on the treatment, a take that is honest and at times blunt. Clearly, every child with autism is different, and, thus, treatment decisions need to be made in consideration of those differences. Even if readers disagree with Dr. Freeman's stance, they will appreciate the candor and thoughtfulness of her position as a fellow parent. 6. "What kind of study would I like researchers to do" - Perhaps the most insightful arguments can be found in these responses. Dr. Freeman argues that it is not sufficient that treatment proponents simply churn out publishable research, but rather that they design research that carefully addresses questions pertinent to that particular treatment

Edition details

• Publisher: Skf Books
• Publication date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0965756572
• ISBN 13: 9780965756570
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 525