Understanding Autism

The Essential Guide for Parents

By: Katrina Williams, Jacqueline Roberts

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Paperback | 1 July 2015

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240 Pages

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23.4 x 15.1 x 1.27

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This is the essential reference for parents and carers of children with autism. Written by two leading experts in the field, Understanding Autism explores everything from the causes of autism to how it manifests at the various ages and stages of a child's life. Drawing on the authors' years of clinical experience as well as the latest research, chapters cover: - the key concerns at each stage of development, from toddler to teenager - how to best support children with autism and capitalise on their strengths - how to cope with common problematic behaviours - conditions that can often appear in conjunction with autism (such as anxiety and depression) - the importance of self-care for parents, and - how best to manage the child's transition to school and to adulthood. Case studies provide practical examples for parents and their families, empowering them to deal with professionals, cope with the stresses they face, and better understand their young person's autism. The authors' warm, supportive voice reassures throughout, as they sort fact from myth and provide all the essential information in a clear, easily understood format.

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"The use of this book goes far beyond parents - family members and anyone working in an educational setting which has students with autism will find this accessible and empathetic book a valuable resource, which dispels many of the myths and gives practical and supportive advice." - Parents in Touch

Williams (APEX Australia Chair of Developmental Medicine, Univ. of Melbourne, Australia) and Roberts (chair of autism, Autism Ctr. of Excellence, Griffith Univ., Australia) aim to answer common questions they have encountered in their years of working with children with autism and their families. In a straightforward manner, and with kindness, they introduce autism and the four case studies, which are followed throughout the book. Chapters then discuss various ages and the difficulties and challenges that people with autism may encounter as they move from diagnosis through school and into adulthood, with examples from research. The authors further address the importance of parents and caregivers taking care of their own physical, emotional, and mental well-being as well as how to evaluate new information on diets, treatments, and education programs to make the best decision for their child. VERDICT The compassionate yet direct tone of this book makes it engaging and easy to read. Its division into stages allows for exploring a single age or phase a child may be in or looking ahead to what may be coming. An exceptional acquisition for any library with a developmental disabilities/autism collection. - Library Journal

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