The everything parents guide to children with autism
Subtitle: expert, reassuring advice to help your child at home, at school, and at play
By: Adelle Jameson Tilton ; Charlotte E. Thompson, editor
Edition: 2nd ed.
Series: Everything series; Everything parent's guides; Everything series; Everything parent's guide series
Publisher: Adams Media
Published: 2010
Place of publication: Avon, Mass
Language: eng
Number of pages: 289
ISBN-13: 9781440503924
Subjects: Handicapped children; Parents of autistic children; Autism in children; Parents of handicapped children; Autism; Autistic children; Child rearing; Care
Other titles: Parent's guide to children with autism; Children with autism
Description: Provides practical advice, expert reassurance, and real-life tips to help your family cope with an autistic child.
Notes: Includes index.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 275-283) and index.
Table of contents: title: 1. The world of autism; title: What are autism spectrum disorders?; title: Classical autism; title: PDD-NOS; title: Asperger's syndrome; title: High-functioning autism; title: Rett syndrome; title: Other spectrum disorders; title: 2. Diagnosis : ASD; title: Age of onset; title: Typical symptoms; title: Your emotional reaction; title: Autism awareness; title: A national epidemic Possible causes; title: 3. Other coexisting medical conditions; title: Tourette's syndrome; title: Obsessive-compulsive disorder; title: Depression; title: Bipolar disorder; title: Seizures; title: Hearing and auditory response; title: Vision problems; title: Other physical challenges; title: Other mental challenges; title: 4. Behaviors; title: Obsessive-compulsive behaviors; title: Flapping; title: Anger and aggression; title: Elopement, the escaping child; title: 5. Communication; title: The nonverbal person; title: Lacking conceptual images; title: Receptive speech; title: Expressive speech; title: Sign language; title: Communication boards; title: Other communication methods; title: Additional social strategies; title: 6. Meltdowns and discipline; title: Discipline; title: Autistic meltdowns vs. temper tantrums; title: Handling a meltdown in public; title: Defusing a meltdown; title: Behavior modification; title: Neurofeedback; title: Medications; title: 7. ASD and effects on the parents' marriage; title: How mom is affected; title: How dad is affected; title: Keeping ASD from affecting the marriage; title: Maintaining and creating intimacy; title: Making your spouse a priority; title: Children as a priority; title: Valuing extended family; title: Handling your work; title: Friends, hobbies, and everything else; title: 8. The single parent and the ASD child; title: Unique challenges; title: Working and caring for an ASD child; title: Finding reliable day care; title: dating and future relationships; title: The possibility of a stepparent; title: Concerns of moms; title: Concerns of dads; title: 9. ASD and the effects on siblings; title: Older siblings; title: Younger siblings; title: Growing up too fast; title: The isolated sibling; title: The social impact of having an ASD sibling; title: Considering future children.; title: 10. ASD and the extended family; title: Grandparents; title: The unique in-law problem; title: Other family members; title: Celebrating family holidays; title: Special occasions; title: 11. Dealing with society; title: Shopping; title: School functions; title: Restaurants; title: Vacations; title: 12. Starting school; title: What you need to know about the law; title: Integration and special education; title: Individual educational programs; title: Further education; title: Bullying; title: Parents' expectations; title: 13. Child to teenager; title: Physical changes of puberty; title: Emotional changes of puberty; title: Sexuality; title: Menstruation; title: Birth control; title: Inappropriate behaviors; title: 14. Life as an ASD adult; title: Living independently; title: Residential living; title: Providing after you are gone; title: Guardians; title: Financial protection; title: 15. Assistive techniques and technologies; title: A mind like a computer; title: Using computers for your child's benefit; title: Hardware that helps; title: Useful software; title: Texting and other mobile communications; title: Service dogs; title: Other assistive devices; title: Toys as learning tools; title: 16. Challenging obstacles; title: Communicating needs; title: Illness; title: Running away; title: A missing child; title: Safety concerns; title: Toilet training; title: 17. Intervention for ASD children; title: Who's who among physicians; title: Selecting the right physician; title: The importance of qualified therapists; title: Emerging treatment programs; title: Diets and nutrition; title: 18. Financial assistance; title: Social security benefits; title: Supplemental security income; title: Medical coverage; title: Creative financial assistance; title: Respite care; title: Custody issues; title: 19. Support for parents; title: The importance of support; title: What is support?; title: Finding the right support group; title: Forming a support group; title: Support on the Internet; title: 20. The future of autism; title: Struggling for unity; title: The role of the individual; title: Looking for answers; title: The impact on society; title: Awareness issues; title: Appendix A. Glossary; title: Appendix B. Additional resources.