Parent Survival Manual - (Plenum Studies in Work and Industry) by Eric Schopler (Paperback)

About the Book

Over 300 anecdotes from parents of autistic and developmentally disabled children illustrate effective solutions to such potential behavior problem areas as aggression, communication, perseveration, play and leisure, and personal hygiene. Professional therapists analyze these personal stories and suggest proven rehabilitation programs, on both the individual and community levels.

Book Synopsis

This practical guide offers effective solutions to various behavior problems such as aggression, communication, perseveration, play and leisure, eating and sleeping, and toileting and hygiene.

Review Quotes

"I would highly recommend the book as an excellent resource which every parent, carer and teacher of an autistic child would benefit from reading, taking examples directly or adapting the approach to fit specific situations and the personality of the child."
(Autism)
"Both format and tone are empowering to parents, and the book is an important contribution to the literature for parents of children with special needs. It has new insights and useful suggestions for the experienced clinician, as well."
(Readings)
"Those who care for autistic children will find [this book] to be a gold mine of useful ideas. Every family struggling with the problems of autism will find at least one - and probably many more - of the Manual's 350 instructive anecdotes to be worth the price of the book."
(Bernard Rimland, Autism Research Institute, San Diego, California)