Grandin, Temple
Author: Shore, Stephen
Author: Rastelli, Linda G.
Author: Shore, Stephen M.
Author: Shore, Steven
Subject: Reference
Subject: Children with Special Needs
Subject: Diseases, Nervous System (incl. Brain)
Subject: Autism
Edition Description: Lifestyles Paperback
Series: For Dummies
Publication Date: September 2006
Cover Type: Paperback
Written in: English
Illustrations: Y
Number of Pages: 365
Book Size: 9.26x7.38x.84 in. 1.26 lbs.
Autism affects more than 1 million children and adults in the United States, and parents may be confused by the behavior of autistic children. This book provides help-and hope-by explaining the differences between various types of autism and delivering the lowdown on behavioral, educational, medical, other interventions. Featuring inspiring autism success stories as well as a list of organizations where people who support those with autism can go for additional help, it offers practical advice on how to educate children as well as insights on helping people with autism use their strengths to maximize their potential in life. Stephen Shore, EdD (Brookline MA), serves on the board for several autism spectrum-related organizations and he has written Beyond the Wall: Personal Experiences with Autism and Asperger Syndrome (1-931282-00-5) and edited Ask and Tell: Self Advocacy and Disclosure For People on the Autism Spectrum (1-931282-58-7).
Linda G. Rastelli (Middletown, NJ) is a veteran journalist who specializes in health and business.
Temple Grandin, PhD (Fort Collins, CO) is the author of the bestselling Thinking in Pictures (0-679-77289-8) and Emergence: Labeled Autistic (0-446-67182-7).
Synopsis:
"Understanding Autism For Dummies" is a friendly companion and counsellor to caregivers of autistic children and adults. Drawing from a range of experts, this book includes sections on differentiating the various autistic disorders, particularly Asperger's syndrome.
Synopsis:
With friendly, accessible guidance for parents and caregivers of individuals with autism, this book provides help and hope by explaining the differences between various types of autism and delivering the lowdown on the latest physical, speech, and nutritional therapies.
Synopsis:
Friendly, accessible guidance for parents of autistic children
Autism affects more than 1 million children and adults in the United States, and parents are often baffled and distressed by the behavior of autistic children. This book provides help– and hope– by explaining the differences between various types of autism and delivering the lowdown on the latest physical, speech, and nutritional therapies. Featuring inspiring autism success stories as well as a directory of autism treatment facilities and other resources, it offers practical advice on how to educate autistic children as well as insights on how to cope with autistic fixations and behavior problems.
Linda Rastelli (Chatham, NJ) is a veteran journalist who has written on various health topics. Jeff Bradstreet, MD, FAAFP (Palm Bay, FL), is Director of Research for the International Autism Research Center and has a son with autism. Temple Grandin, PhD (Fort Collins, CO), suffers from autism and is the author of Thinking in Pictures and Emergence: Labeled Autistic.
Synopsis:
Friendly, accessible guidance for parents of autistic children Autism affects more than one million children and adults in the United States, and some recent reports indicate that as many as one in 150 children under age ten may suffer from autism or related disorders. Parents are often baffled and distressed by the behavior of autistic children. This book provides help--and hope. Written in the usual friendly, accessible For Dummies style, it explains the differences between various types of autism and delivers the lowdown on the latest physical, speech, and nutritional therapies. Featuring inspiring autism success stories as well as a directory of autism treatment facilities and other resources, it offers practical advice on how to educate autistic children and insights on how to cope with autistic fixations and behavior problems.
