Synopses & Reviews
Diagnosis Autism: Now What? presents ten crucial steps, which enables parents and others who care for children with Autism to improve treatment results for the child. The material covers everything from monitoring a child's development to the process of decision-making with the entire treatment intervention team. From choosing a primary care physician to negotiating a partnership with the doctor, this book explains the crucial importance of intensive early education and how to find the resources and help currently available.
About the Author
Lawrence P. Kaplan, Ph.D., is a parent of a child with autism spectrum disorder and is the founder of Special Abilities, Inc. He has twenty-five years of experience in strategic marketing and business planning, and he holds a Ph.D. in health care administration with an emphasis in autism spectrum disorders. Drawing on his decade-long tenure in professional and collegiate sports, Kaplan has created a "team approach" to develop a parent-physician partnership. His inaugural 10-Step approach was presented at the 2003 Autism Society of America National Conference. He is also the author of Autism Spectrum Disorders: Two Significant Quandaries.