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Overview1 in 150 kids are affected by autism. Written in an easy-to-read Q&A format, The Autism Answer Book helps parents understand their child's diagnosis and develop a plan for success. It is currently estimated that 1 in 150 kids are affected by autism-and that number is increasing at an alarming rate. In a time when parents are overwhelmed with confusing, and often conflicting, information, The Autism Answer Book provides them clear and confident counsel by providing straightforward answers to their most pressing questions. The Autism Answer Book covers such topics as- Getting a diagnosis Social sensitivities Physical well-being Mental health School success Written in an easy-to-read Q&A format, The Autism Answer Book helps parents understand and accept their child and develop a plan for success. Full Product DetailsAuthor: William StillmanPublisher: Sourcebooks, Inc Imprint: Sourcebooks, Inc Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 6.10cm , Length: 20.30cm Weight: 0.491kg ISBN: 9781402209772ISBN 10: 1402209770 Pages: 320 Publication Date: 01 September 2007 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Out of stock ![]() The supplier is temporarily out of stock of this item. It will be ordered for you on backorder and shipped when it becomes available. Table of ContentsIntroduction Chapter 1: What Is Autism? Chapter 2: Getting a Diagnosis Chapter 3: Communication Chapter 4: Sensory Sensitivities Chapter 5: Physical Well-Being Chapter 6: Mental Health Chapter 7: Valuing Passions Chapter 8: Treatment Options - Chapter 9: Fair Discipline Chapter 10: Making Social Connections Chapter 11: School Success Chapter 12: Young Adulthood and Beyond Appendix A: Written Social Narratives Appendix B: Internet Resources Appendix C: Recommended Reading - Index About the AuthorReviewsAuthor InformationWilliam Stillman, author of Autism and the God Connection and The Everything Parent's Guide to Children with Asperger's Syndrome, is a contributor and columnist for The Autism Perspective, a new national publication. His website is www.williamstillman.com and he lives in Hershey, PA. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |