Understanding Autism For Dummies (Paperback, 1st ed)

Autism affects more than 1 million children and adults in the United States, and parents may be confused by the behavior of autistic children. This book provides help-and hope-by explaining the differences between various types of autism and delivering the lowdown on behavioral, educational, medical, other interventions. Featuring inspiring autism success stories as well as a list of organizations where people who support those with autism can go for additional help, it offers practical advice on how to educate children as well as insights on helping people with autism use their strengths to maximize their potential in life.

Stephen Shore, EdD (Brookline MA), serves on the board for several autism spectrum-related organizations 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 specializes 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).

General

Imprint:	John Wiley & Sons
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	September 2006
First published:	September 2006
Authors:	Shore
Dimensions:	235 x 188 x 26mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	365
Edition:	1st ed
ISBN-13:	978-0-7645-2547-6
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Psychology > Abnormal psychology Books > Medicine > Clinical & internal medicine > Neurology & clinical neurophysiology Books > Medicine > Other branches of medicine > Psychiatry Books > Health, Home & Family > Family & health > Popular medicine > General Books > Health, Home & Family > Family & health > Family & other relationships > General Books > Promotion > For Dummies > Family & Relationships Books > Promotion > For Dummies > Medical Books > Promotion > For Dummies > Psychology Books > Promotion > For Dummies > Social Studies
LSN:	0-7645-2547-6
Barcode:	9780764525476

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