How To Talk To Parents About AutismThe most recent epidemiological data from the Centers for Disease Control (2013) suggests that 1 in every 88 children has some form of autism. Autism’s core symptoms surface as problems with social interaction, restrictive interests and abnormal language development, and they often appear quite differently in various children. Parents of children diagnosed with autism are often overwhelmed. They experience a range of feelings that may include denial, wishful thinking, and desperation. Sometimes they pursue unproven or useless treatments and interventions. This book will help professionals who consult with parents to understand autism’s symptoms and to provide proactive guidance. It will also give parents knowledge to understand more fully the problems associated with autism and make decisions that help their child develop to be as fully happy and engaged as possible. |
Contents
Introduction | 3 |
How to Talk about Different Kinds of Autism | 19 |
How to Talk about Common Coexisting | 43 |
How to Talk about Communication | 75 |
How to Talk about Repetitive Behaviors | 95 |
How to Talk about Sleep | 114 |
How to Talk about Toilet Training | 121 |
How to Talk about Food and Eating | 128 |
How to Talk about Preschool | 185 |
How to Talk about Elementary School | 197 |
How to Talk about Middle School | 211 |
How to Talk about High School | 228 |
How to Talk about Transitioning from School | 238 |
ENTERING ADULTHOOD AND PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE | 251 |
How to Talk about Community Relationships | 261 |
Conclusion | 273 |
How to Talk about Medical and Other | 137 |
How to Talk about Family Stressors | 159 |
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