ESSENTIAL FIRST STEPS FOR PARE: Helping the Littlest Learners (Topics in Autism) - Softcover

DELMOLINO L

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1606131893 ISBN 13: 9781606131893

Synopsis

When autism is diagnosed or suspected in young children, overwhelmed parents wonder where to turn and how to begin helping their child. Drs. Delmolino and Harris, experienced clinicians and ABA therapists, eliminate the confusion and guesswork by outlining the pivotal steps parents can take now to optimize learning and functioning for children age 5 and younger. The book covers: - early indicators of ASD in children younger than 3 years - behaviors of 3 to 5 year olds with a confirmed diagnosis - research about effective treatments & teaching methods - social, play, communication & self-help skills - support for the rest of the family Case studies and a review of evidence-based interventions and proven practices help parents prepare a strong foundation for their child's future development.

About this title

About the Authors

Lara Delmolino is Clinical Associate Professor at Rutgers University, and Director of the Douglass Developmental Disabilities Center. She is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst.

Sandra L Harris PhD is a Board of Governors Distinguished Service Professor at the Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology and the Department of Psychology at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. She is the Founder and Executive Director of the Division of Research and Training at the Douglass Developmental Disabilities Center at Rutgers, which serves people with autism from pre-school to adulthood.

Edition details

• Publication date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1606131893
• ISBN 13: 9781606131893
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 1