Autism
Subtitle: understanding the puzzle
By: by Sharla R. Jordan ; illustrations by Amy L. Seiter
Contributors: Seiter, Amy L., illustrator
Edition: First edition.
Publisher: Lulu Publishing
Published: 2011
Place of publication: Raleigh, North Carolina
Language: eng
Number of pages: 100
ISBN-13: 9781105029332
Subjects: Autism in children; Popular works; Treatment; Autistic children; Care; Children with autism spectrum disorders
Notes: Bibliography: pages 98-100.
Table of contents: title: Introduction; title: Answers to your basic questions. What is autism? ; Why is it called a spectrum disorder? ; What causes autism? ; Are there cures for autism spectrum disorders? ; How common is autism? ; How is autism diagnosed? ; Could my child have autism and I don't see it? ; What should I do after my child is diagnosed? ; Why should my child get a diagnosis? ; What are the symptoms of autism? ; That boy is so smart; how could he have autism?; title: Sensory processing and the challenge of change. What are sensory challenges? ; How can we help children with autism when they are overstimulated? ; What simple techniques can I use to help calm or soothe a child with autism?; title: Improving the quality of life : services and therapy information. Behavioral challenges ; Brain function ; Behavioral therapies ; Medication ; Diet; title: Special education services. Early intervention ; Individual education program ; Social skills ; Occupational and physical therapy ; Speech therapy ; Autism in adulthood ; Who needs to know that he has autism? ; How to tell others; title: How to be supportive. How can I show support? ; Don'ts ; Do's ; Befriending someone with autism ; Church and community involvement ; Communicate effectively; title: Additional information and resources; title: Bibliography.