Autism affects millions of children and adults worldwide, and parents may be confused by the behaviour of autistic children. This book provides help-and hope-by explaining the differences between various types of autism and delivering the lowdown on behavioural, educational, medical, and other interventions. Featuring inspiring autism success stories as well as a list of organisations where people who support those with autism can go for additional help, it offers practical advice on how to educate children and insights on helping people with autism use their strengths to maximise their potential in life.
Key Features
- Explains differences between various types of autism
- Delivers the lowdown on behavioural, educational, medical, and other interventions
- Features inspiring autism success stories
- Offers practical advice on how to educate children
- Insights on helping people with autism use their strengths to maximise their potential
Additional Information
Stephen Shore, EdD (Brookline MA), serves on the board for several autism spectrum-related organisations and he has written Beyond the Wall: Personal Experiences with Autism and Asperger Syndrome (1-931282-00-5) and edited Ask and Tell: Self Advocacy and Disclosure For People on the Autism Spectrum (1-931282-58-7).
Linda G. Rastelli (Middletown, NJ) is a veteran journalist who specialises in health and business. Temple Grandin, PhD (Fort Collins, CO) is the author of the bestselling Thinking in Pictures (0-679-77289-8) and Emergence: Labeled Autistic (0-446-67182-7).
