My Child Has Autism: What Parents Need to Know
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| Rating | : | 4.92 (786 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0876590938 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 160 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-03-16 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
There are no words to describe the changes in the lives of families when they learn that a child they love has been diagnosed with autism. This book was written for those families. Winner of the Parent-Tested, Parent-Approved Seal of Approval, iParenting Award, Mom's Choice Award, and Teacher's Choice Award. It explains autism in simple terms, discusses the major characteristics associated with autism, and offers simple strategies for helping children with autism function in their homes, at school, and in the community.
Great introductory resource Andrea Coventry My Child Has Autism: What Parents Need to Know by Clarissa Willis, Ph.D. is an excellent introductory tool for parents with a child newly diagnosed with autism. It explains all of the involved jargon in a clear fashion, allowing parents to better understand everything.Willis begins by explaining what autism is and what it is not, including a look at what is known as the autism spectrum. She also provides an overview of the diagnostic process and applicable treatments and techniques.A whole chapter is devoted to trying to a. Very good explanations of Autism I bought the large print version of this book and found it very helpful Clear descriptions and very helpful in understanding Autism. After reading this book, I bought 2 more copies for others.
This is a good starting manual for those parents whose child is newly diagnosed. It explains in great detail the why and how of Autism. It brings up characteristics of Autism that no one cares to touch on, like extensively explaining Sensory Processing Disorder, and helping your child develop life skills and why its important. Communication is vital! And this book gives great tools on how to do this." --Jenny McCarthy - actress, comedian, model, mother, author of three NY Times bestsellers, leading spokesperson for autism awareness. "This book gives a great outlined approach to the parent and professional