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Product Identifiers

PublisherKingsley Publishers, Jessica

ISBN-101843107562

ISBN-139781843107569

eBay Product ID (ePID)5935659

Product Key Features

Educational LevelHigh School, Elementary School

Number of Pages224 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication NameUnderstanding Autism Spectrum Disorders : Frequently Asked Questions

Publication Year2003

SubjectReference, Psychopathology / Autism Spectrum Disorders

TypeStudy Guide

AuthorDiane Yapko

Subject AreaPsychology

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.5 in

Item Weight9.9 Oz

Item Length8.5 in

Item Width5.4 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceElementary/High School

ReviewsIn an ever growing area of research, the nature of autistic spectrum disorders (ASD) continues to raise more questions than answers. This book details the most commonly asked questions and attempts to answer them in a clear, up-to-date way. Divided into five sections covering diagnosis, causes, medical issues, treatment approaches and resources, the question and answer format provides information in bite-size chunks making this an easy book to pick up and put down as and when needed., Reading the book from cover to cover, I found it gave a comprehensive overview of issues relating to ASD, but it would be even more useful to have available to dip into to answer specific queries e.g. What is executive function deficit? What role do allergies play in children with ASD? Are there specific interventions for temper tantrums? I would recommend this book to all parents and professionals, both those new to autism and those with existing knowledge, as an easy reference guide to ASD.

Dewey Edition21

Dewey Decimal616.8/982

SynopsisThis informative and easy to read book is an essential resource for parents, teachers, those new to the field, and people on the autism spectrum themselves. Diane Yapko, who has worked with individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders and their families for over 20 years, brings together diverse information about the latest 'scientific break throughs', current developmental theories, and practical interventions around ASD. Her use of an accessible question and answer format enables her to address precisely those issues that are of most concern to people seeking introductory guidance or the information on the latest developments, and directions for further research. The book is organized into four main parts: diagnosis and characteristics; causes; medical issues; and treatments, intervention programs and approaches. The book's final part includes a useful listing of further resources., Readers seeking information about autism spectrum disorders often find it very difficult to find straightforward answers to their questions. In response to this, Diane Yapko has produced this practical resource in an easy to read question and answer format so readers can go directly to the questions that interest them. There is no need to sift through complex scientific literature or confusing professional jargon and readers can refer back to the text again and again as their needs dictate. Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorders will prove an essential reference for parents, teachers and professionals working with individuals on the autism spectrum., Readers seeking information about autism spectrum disorders often find it very difficult to find straightforward answers to their questions. In response to this, Diane Yapko has produced this practical resource in an easy to read question and answer format so readers can go directly to the questions that interest them. There is no need to sift ......

LC Classification NumberRC553.A88