This comprehensive and readable guide answers the questions commonly asked by parents and carers following a diagnosis of autism, and discusses the challenges that can arise in home life, education and socializing. The authors cover a wide variety of therapies and approaches to autism, providing clear, unbiased information so that families will be able to evaluate different options for themselves. Throughout, the emphasis is on home and family life, and the everyday difficulties encountered by families of autistic children.
Caring for a Child with Autism is an informative handbook from the National Autistic Society, written for parents with a recently diagnosed autistic child. This is a thorough introduction to autistic spectrum disorders, to be consulted time and time again as new questions arise.
from the publisher's website Table of Contents Chapter 1: Explaining Autism. Chapter 2: What Causes Autism? Chapter 3: A Concise History of Autism. Chapter 4: Diagnosis. Chapter 5: Accepting the News. Chapter 6: Moving Forward After Diagnosis. Chapter 7: Siblings. Chapter 8: Sources of Help. Chapter 9: Education. Chapter 10: Social Ability. Chapter 11: Understanding Behaviour. Chapter 12: Responding to Behaviour. Chapter 13: Therapies and Approaches. Appendices. References. Index.
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