"This guide helps parents understand how ASDs are defined and diagnosed and offers an overview of the most current behavioral and developmental therapies. Topics include: symptoms and types of ASDs, accessing care, services in the community, and the role of complementary and alternative medicine. Parents will also find inspirational and relatable stories from other caretakers."-- Amazon.com.
Contents
What is Autism spectrum disorder? -- What causes Autism spectrum disorder? -- How do I know if my child has Autism spectrum disorder? -- Behavioral and developmental interventions to support children with Autism -- Tapping educational services -- When other therapies aren't enough: the role of medication -- The role of integrative, complementary, and alternative medicine -- Partnering with your pediatrician -- Services in your community -- Accessing care -- Adolescence and beyond -- Putting it all together: Everyday strategies for helping your child -- Autism spectrum disorder and your family -- The future ofAutism spectrum disorder -- Advocating for children with Autism spectrum disorder -- Afterword: Shana's special wish -- Appendices.
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