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Autism Spectrum Disorders: The Complete Guide

by Chantal Sicile Kira

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Publisher Comments:

Based on nearly two decades of Chantal Sicile-Kira's personal and professional experiences with individuals and families affected by this growing epidemic, Autism Spectrum Disorders explains all aspects of the condition, including:

- The causes of autism spectrum disorders

- How to properly diagnose ASDs

- Treatments based on behavioral, psychological and biomedical interventions

- Coping strategies for families

- Educational needs and programs

- Living and working conditions for adults with ASD

- Community interaction

- Teaching strategies and resources for educators and other professionals

Synopsis:

Sicile-Kira presents a comprehensive and accessible guide to autism, Asperger's Syndrome, Pervasive Disorder, and other ASDs.Sicile-Kira presents a comprehensive and accessible guide to autism, Asperger's Syndrome, Pervasive Disorder, and other ASDs.

Synopsis:

Based upon Chantal Sicile-Kira's personal and professional experiences with autistic disorders, this comprehensive and accessible source covers all aspects of autism conditions, including Asperger's Syndrome and Pervasive Developmental Disorder, including:

- The causes of autism spectrum disorders

- How to properly diagnose ASPs

- Treatments based on physiology, sensory, and biomedical interventions

- Coping strategies for families

- Educational programs

- Living and working conditions for adults with ASP

- Autism Treatment Evaluation Checklist (ATEC)

Synopsis:

Written specifically for parents and teachers of ASD children, this resource is a comprehensive and accessible guide to autism, Asperger's Syndrome, Pervasive Developmental Disorder, and other ASDs.

About the Author

Chantal Sicile-Kira has been involved with Autism Spectrum Disorders for nearly 20 years, first as a professional and then as a parent. She is on the advisory board of seven non-profit autism related organizations including the CAN Foundation, Autism Society of America, and HALO (Helping Autism Through Learning and Outreach). She also writes regularly for the Cure Autism Now (CAN) newsletter and website. Visit her website at www.chantalsicile-kira.com.

Table of Contents

Autism Spectrum Disorders Acknowledgments

Foreword

Preface

Notes about the Book

Chapter 1: The Myths and History of Autism Spectrum Disorders

Chapter 2: What Autism Spectrum Disorders Are and How to Know If a Person Has One

Chapter 3: What Causes Autism Spectrum Disorders and Why Do People with ASDs Act the Way They Do?

Chapter 4: Newly Diagnosed Adults and Parents of Children with an ASD: After the Diagnosis

Chapter 5: Treatments, Therapies, and Interventions

Chapter 6: Family Life

Chapter 7: Education

Chapter 8: Community Life

Chapter 9: Adults Living and WOrking with Autism Spectrum Disorders

Closing Comments

Appendix

Resources

Bibliography

Index

Product Details

ISBN:
9780399530470
Subtitle:
The Complete Guide
Author:
Sicile Kira, Chantal
Author:
Sicile-Kira, Chantal
Publisher:
Perigee Trade
Subject:
Mental health
Subject:
Parenting - General
Subject:
Parenting
Subject:
Psychology : General
Copyright:
Edition Description:
Trade Paper
Publication Date:
20040831
Binding:
Paperback
Grade Level:
from 12
Language:
English
Pages:
384
Dimensions:
8.98x5.98x1.05 in. .90 lbs.
Age Level:
from 18

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Product details 384 pages Perigee Books - English 9780399530470 Reviews:
"Synopsis" by , Sicile-Kira presents a comprehensive and accessible guide to autism, Asperger's Syndrome, Pervasive Disorder, and other ASDs.Sicile-Kira presents a comprehensive and accessible guide to autism, Asperger's Syndrome, Pervasive Disorder, and other ASDs.
"Synopsis" by , Based upon Chantal Sicile-Kira's personal and professional experiences with autistic disorders, this comprehensive and accessible source covers all aspects of autism conditions, including Asperger's Syndrome and Pervasive Developmental Disorder, including:

- The causes of autism spectrum disorders

- How to properly diagnose ASPs

- Treatments based on physiology, sensory, and biomedical interventions

- Coping strategies for families

- Educational programs

- Living and working conditions for adults with ASP

- Autism Treatment Evaluation Checklist (ATEC)

"Synopsis" by , Written specifically for parents and teachers of ASD children, this resource is a comprehensive and accessible guide to autism, Asperger's Syndrome, Pervasive Developmental Disorder, and other ASDs.
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