The official autism 101 manual
By: created and compiled by Karen L. Simmons ; edited by Jonathan Alderson
Contributors: Alderson, Jonathan, 1968- editor
Edition: Updated & revised.
Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing
Published: 2018
Language: eng
Number of pages: 461
ISBN-13: 9781510722538
Copyright date: 2006
Subjects: Treatment; Autism; Diagnosis; Psychological aspects
Description: When you need answers to your questions about anything related to autism, including early diagnosis, therapies, the buzz about vaccinations, social skills, self-esteem, planning for the future, coping skills, music therapy, or solving reading problems, this master collection gives you practical and proven answers. The Official Autism 101 Manual is the most comprehensive book ever written on the subject of autism. Parents and professionals rave that this is your ultimate resource for understanding and responding to autism.  With forty-four contributors -- such as Temple Grandin, Bernard Rimland, Pat Wyman, Tony Attwood, Darold Treffert, and more -- you learn from dozens of caring experts and supporters who bring you the best the autism community has to offer. --
Notes: Includes bibliographical references.

Also available in electronic format.
Table of contents: title: Dedication & special thanks to the real stars of autism  -- Karen L. Simmons; title: Introduction: why this book  -- Karen L. Simmons; title: What is autism spectrum disorder?.; title: What is autism  -- Janine Flanagain ;; title: What about Asperger's  -- Janine Flanagan ;; title: About autism  -- Autism speaks ;; title: Autism through my eyes  -- Jonathan Simmons; title: Historical perspectives on autism.; title: How autism has been understood (1911-2016)  -- Lawrence P. Kaplan ;; title: Moving past historical stereotypes of autism  -- Jonathan Alderson; title: Emotionally coping with a child's diagnosis.; title: After the diagnosis: a parent's perspective  -- Karen L. Simmons ; -- The; title: difference between heaven and earth  -- Ellen Notbohm ;; title: Helping a parent cope with a child's diagnosis ; title: Karen Siff Exkorn ;; title: Relationships are everything  -- Karen L. Simmons ;; title: Family-centered practice in action  -- Terri Duncan; title: First steps after diagnosis.; title: Beginning down the autism path: advice for parents  -- James B. Adams and Bernard Rimland ;; title: Parent-physician paretnerships helping significant others  -- Lawrence P. Kaplan; title: Treatments, therapies & methodologies.; title: Medication management for autism spectrum disorders  -- Keith Goulden ;; title: Evaluating the effects of medication  -- Temple Grandin ;; title: Biological testing for possible underlying physiological pathologies  -- William Shaw ;; title: Specialized diet and nutrition for children with autism  -- Julie Matthews ; -- The; title: SCERTS model: a comprehensive educational approach  -- Barry M. Prizant ;; title: What is ABA?  -- Doreen Granpeesheh ;; title: Pacific autism center: applied behavioral analysis  -- Laura Cook ;; title: MaxiMind treatment program  -- Arnie Gotfryd ; -- The; title: HANDLE program  -- Valerie MacClean ;; title: Listening, speaking, moving, and autism  -- Billie Thompson ; -- The; title: Miller method: a cognitive-developmental approach  -- Arnold Miller ; -- The; title: Berard method of auditory integration training (AIT)  -- Sally Brockett ;; title: Music therapy and autism  -- Jennifer Buchanan ;; title: Reaching the child with autism through art  -- Toni Flowers ; -- The; title: most overlooked solution to your child's reading problems  -- Pat Wyman ;; title: Scotopic sensitivity syndrome and the Irlen Lens system  -- Stephen M. Edelson ;; title: Various educational approaches to consider  -- Stephen M. Shore ; -- The; title: multi-treatment approach to autism  -- Jonathan Alderson; title: Helping children with ASD gain social skills.; title: Creating a culture of inclusion through autism demystification  -- Heather McCracken ;; title: Social skills training for children with autism spectrum disorders  -- Jed Baker ;; title: Learning styles and autism  -- Stephen M. Edelson ;; title: Autism and speech  -- Eustacia Cutler ;; title: Idioms and metaphors and things that go bump in their head  -- Ellen Notbohm ;; title: Planning the perfect birthday party  -- Karen L. Simmons; title: Positive tools to build self- esteem. -- The; title: strongest urge of all  -- Karen L. Simmons ;; title: Facing autism for law enforcement & first responders  -- Jonathan Alderson & Gordon Mac Scott ;; title: I am ...: one mother's experience  -- Michelle M. Guppy ;; title: Addressing behavioral challenges for those with autism  -- Lori Ernsperger ;; title: Addressing masturbation  -- Mary Wrobel; title: Exceptional intelligence and measuring IQ.; title: Savant syndrome, hope for the future  -- Donald A. Treffert ;; title: Genius may be an abnormality: educating students with autism  -- Temple Grandin ;; title: Measuring IQ and the myth of mental retardation  -- Jonathan Alderson; title: Guiding adolescence and adults with autism.; title: Preparing for the essential tasks of the real world  -- Teresa Bolick ;; title: How to change the dismal job markets for those with autism  -- Lyn Dunsavage Young & Joanne Lara ;; title: Advice for parent seeking employment for your child with autism  -- Carol Simpson; title: Supporting significant others emotionally.; title: Maintaining a strong parent team  -- Nicholas Martin ;; title: Helping others understand your child with ASD  -- Lisa Simmons ;; title: Siblings of children with autism  -- Sandra L. Harris; title: Planning for the future. -- A; title: life map  -- Anne Addison ;; title: Person-directed planning  -- Debbie Irish & Linda Saretsky ;; title: Planning for the future  -- Sharon A. Mitchell; title: By and for people on the autism spectrum.; title: My mother nearly died from German measles  -- Veronica York ;; title: And then, they'll see my mother  -- Jessica "Jazz" Summers ;; title: My story  -- Daniel Hawthorne ; -- The; title: making of normal  -- Taylor Cross ;; title: Light at the end of the tunnel  -- Terri Robson ;; title: Self-esteem on the high end of the spectrum  -- Mary De Mauro ; -- The; title: future is bright -- Stephen Shore.