A Practical Guide to Autism:What Every Parent,Family Member,and Teacher Needs to Know(2nd Edition)

by Fred R. Volkmar, Lisa A. Wiesner

An accessible guide to the most recent information about autismThe revised and updated second edition of  A Practical Guide to Autism  offers an authoritative guide to the diagnosis, assessment, and treatment of Autism/Autism Spectrum Disorder. Written by two highly regarded medical professionals, the book offers parents, family memberts, and teachers a useful review of the concept of autism, its diagnosis, and the most current treatments available. This comprehensive resource covers the range of the condition in infants, young, and school age children, adolescents, and adults. The authors explore evidence-based treatments and review of some of the alternative and complementary treatments proposed for autism. Information on educational programs and entitlement services are also provided. In addition, the book contains information on issues, such as medical care, medication use, safety, behavioral, and mental health problems. The book covers the range of ages and entire spectrum of autism and provides an introduction to the diagnostic concept. With the expanding number of treatments and interventions this book is a useful guide for all those involved in caring for individuals on the autism spectrum. This important  Written for parents, teachers, and caregivers,  A Practical Guide to Autism, Second Edition  offers an updated and expanded edition to the practical guide to autism.

Genres: Autistic Spectrum Disorder, Education, Nonfiction, Parenting

314 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2009

Reviews

[Naomi Toftness · Rating 3 out of 5]

Pretty outdated by now. Oh also very pro-ABA.

[JP · Rating 4 out of 5]

Helpful, current and practical coverage of the core issues and support strategies, primarily focused on childhood and student phases

[Melissa Wilson · Rating 4 out of 5]

The book gave sources of information for curriculum for children with autism! Awesome! That is hard to find.
Also: Info on Preschool Social Skills Interventions. PVT

Changes for Enhancing Social Communication abilities at various developmental levels.
ie: preliguistic-language comprehension.
Supportive Technology
School related issues, mainstreaming, stereotyped behaviors, self injury

[Katy · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a great book for anyone who is wanting to learn more about autism. This book covers a wide range of topics and information. Anyone who works with autistic children or has an autistic child should read this book.

[Carrie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Decent discussions, scenarios, tools and resources for anyone who has an autistic individual in their lives. Doesn't use a lot of educational jargon and offers the reader a lot in terms of suggestions and strategies. This was a required textbook for a class.