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Understanding Autism for Dummies

Understanding Autism for Dummies

Linda G. Rastelli
3.9/5 ( ratings)
Friendly, accessible guidance for parents of autistic children and people caring for autistic adults

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 , serves on the board for several autism spectrum-related organizations and he has written Beyond the Wall: Personal Experiences with Autism and Asperger Syndrome and edited Ask and Tell: Self Advocacy and Disclosure For People on the Autism Spectrum .
Linda G. Rastelli is a veteran journalist who specializes in health and business.
Temple Grandin, PhD is the author of the bestselling Thinking in Pictures and Emergence: Labeled Autistic .
Language
English
Pages
384
Format
Paperback
Publisher
For Dummies
Release
September 19, 2006
ISBN
0764525476
ISBN 13
9780764525476

Understanding Autism for Dummies

Linda G. Rastelli
3.9/5 ( ratings)
Friendly, accessible guidance for parents of autistic children and people caring for autistic adults

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 , serves on the board for several autism spectrum-related organizations and he has written Beyond the Wall: Personal Experiences with Autism and Asperger Syndrome and edited Ask and Tell: Self Advocacy and Disclosure For People on the Autism Spectrum .
Linda G. Rastelli is a veteran journalist who specializes in health and business.
Temple Grandin, PhD is the author of the bestselling Thinking in Pictures and Emergence: Labeled Autistic .
Language
English
Pages
384
Format
Paperback
Publisher
For Dummies
Release
September 19, 2006
ISBN
0764525476
ISBN 13
9780764525476

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