Look at My Eyes: Autism Spectrum Disorders: Autism and PDD-NOS - Softcover

Fowler, Melanie

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1934812986 ISBN 13: 9781934812983

Publisher: Brown Christian Press, 2011

Synopsis

Melanie Fowler brings a refreshing and useful balance of personal experience and educated expertise to the discussion of autism spectrum disorders. Melanie does not concern herself with the "whys" or theories surrounding these disorders. Instead, she addresses the daily struggles of children and their families from her perspective as a parent to a son with PDD-NOS (pervasive developmental disorder--not otherwise specified). Melanie tells parents what actually works. Her husband, Seth, joins her at times to offer thoughts and experiences from a dad's perspective. Together, they let parents know that others have been there, that there is hope, that insurance battles can be conquered, and that these special children can progress, learn, and grow. Whether she's describing their potty-training woes or listing supplies that can help improve fine motor skills, Melanie is an honest, experienced cheerleader for the growth and success of these children and their families.

About this title

About the Author

Melanie Fowlerhas degrees in speech-language pathology and special education, has worked for several years with special-needs and deaf children and has taught sign language as a second language to high school students. She is also a certified educational diagnostician and has helped children with autism spectrum disorders in groups and on a one-on-one basis. Melanie lives in Texas with her husband, Seth, and their two children, William, age five, and Margaret, age three. This is her first book.

Edition details

• Publisher: Brown Christian Press
• Publication date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1934812986
• ISBN 13: 9781934812983
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 160