| Description |
xi, 266 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm |
| Contents |
Is it oughtism or autism? -- Autism spectrum disorders -- Early intervention: preventing and overcoming acquired brain dysfunction in autism -- Families: the foundation of child development -- Principles of early behavioral intervention -- School transition -- Functional and cognitive behavioral strategies -- Mental health and psychopharmacology in autism spectrum disorders -- Disabilities associated with autism spectrum disorders -- Caveat emptor: cautionary considerations for parents and practitioners |
| Summary |
"Think of this book as your "autism primer" - the one you need to read first to get a solid, balanced understanding of what autism is, how it affects behavior and learning, and what you can do to effectively work with children with autism from their preschool years through elementary school."--BOOK JACKET |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 233-252) and index |
| Subject |
Autism.
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Autism in children.
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Autistic Disorder -- diagnosis.
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Autistic Disorder -- therapy.
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| LC no. |
2007007705 |
| ISBN |
9781557669155 alkaline paper |
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1557669155 alkaline paper |
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