Family + Relationships, Children with Special Needs
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About the Book
The author presents practical advice and information from the world's foremost experts on autism, as well as her own hard-won lessons from helping her son recover from the disorder.
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Practical advice and information from the world's foremost experts on autism -- and a mother's own hard-won lessons from helping her son recover from the disorder
When Karen Siff Exkorn's son, Jake, was diagnosed with autism, she struggled to pull together comprehensive information about the disorder. Fortunately, she was able to educate herself quickly, and her extensive at-home treatment of her son led to his amazing full recovery. But the journey wasn't easy, and now, in The Autism Sourcebook, Siff Exkorn offers parents the wisdom she wishes she'd had at the beginning.
Recent studies show that there is a worldwide epidemic of autism. More than 1.5 million people are affected in the United States alone, with one in every 166 children diagnosed. Early detection and early intervention are two of the key factors in improving prognosis -- but too often, writes Siff Exkorn, parents get bogged down in denial or confusion about the still mysterious disorder, and are unable to take the necessary steps. Providing accessible medical information gleaned from the world's foremost experts, Siff Exkorn offers an inside look at families with children who have autism, and ties in her own firsthand experience as a parent. The author shares valuable knowledge about the following:
What the diagnosis really means
Understanding and accessing treatment options
Knowing your child's rights in the school system
Coping with common marital and familial stress
Making the stigma of autism a thing of the past
With extensive appendices, including the Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddlers, Diagnostic Criteria for the Five Pervasive Developmental Disorders, and carefully selected lists of Internet resources, recommended readings, and top autism organizations worldwide, The Autism Sourcebook is the single most comprehensive, practical resource available to parents and loved ones of children with autism.
Review Quotes
"Excellent. Loaded with practical information, and answers the many, many questions that parents may have." - Temple Grandin, Ph.D., author of Thinking in Pictures
"Comprehensive, balanced, and compassionate--a tremendous resource for parents of children with autism." - Geraldine Dawson, Ph.D., director, University of Washington Autism Center
"The moment our grandson was diagnosed with autism was one of the darkest of our lives. The Autism Sourcebook brings light to that darkness, helping families learn to navigate the complex world of autism." - Suzanne and Bob Wright, cofounders, Autism Speaks
Dimensions (Overall): 9.0 Inches (H) x 6.06 Inches (W) x 1.21 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.3 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 432
Genre: Family + Relationships
Sub-Genre: Children with Special Needs
Publisher: William Morrow & Company
Format: Paperback
Author: Karen Siff Exkorn
Language: English
Street Date: September 19, 2006
TCIN: 79901271
UPC: 9780060859756
Item Number (DPCI): 247-45-5383
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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