| Description |
xiii, 351 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm |
| Contents |
1. Defining Autism, PDD, and Other Autistic Spectrum Disorders -- 2. Social Development in Autism and PDD -- 3. Communication Skills in Autism and PDD -- 4. Autism, PDD, and the Child's Activities and Interests -- 5. Getting a Diagnosis -- 6. After the Diagnosis: Coping with a Sense of Loss -- 7. Family Issues -- 8. Finding Resources -- 9. The Importance of Very Early Intervention -- 10. Selecting a Classroom: Assessing Teachers, Aides, and Student Composition -- 11. Behavior Management and Teaching Methods for Children with Autism and PDD -- 12. Teaching Communication Skills to Children with Autism and PDD -- 13. Forks in the Road: The Elementary School Years and Beyond -- 14. Psychoactive Medications -- 15. Non-Mainstream Treatments for Autism |
| Summary |
A comprehensive look at autism, what it is, available treatments. Straightforward and sympathetic |
| Notes |
Includes index |
| Subject |
Autism in children -- Popular works.
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Autistic children -- Popular works.
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Autistic children -- Education.
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Child development deviations -- Popular works.
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Autistic Disorder.
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Developmental Disabilities.
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| LC no. |
95006888 |
| ISBN |
0195076672 (acid-free paper) |
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