Keys to Parenting the Child with Autism
Author: Marlene Targ Brill
Autism is a developmental disorder that affects a child's communication, behavior, and social skills. This new edition has been updated to reflect current trends and technologies used in diagnosing and treating autism. Parents will find balanced and up-to-date information on therapy, education, health care, and other areas. Books in Barron's easy-to-read series of Parenting Keys contain advice and information on a wide range of child-related subjects, written by experts in psychology, physical health, education, and social and personal development. Parenting Keys help parents raise healthy, happy, productive, and well-adjusted children in the demanding contemporary environment.
Table of Contents:
- PART ONE—UNDERSTANDING AUTISM
- What Is the Child with Autism Like?
- Diagnosing the Signs
- What Causes Autism?
- How Young Children Develop
- Development with Autism
- Mental Abilities
- Why Be Informed?
- PART TWO—ADJUSTING TO A CHILD WITH AUTISM
- Dealing with Your Feelings
- You and Your Partner
- Sisters and Brothers
- Making Each Family Member Special
- A Note to Grandparents
- Dealing with Other Family, Friends, and Strangers
- PART THREE—FAMILY SUPPORTS
- Building a Support System
- Searching for Professional Support
- Respite and Day Care
- Deciding to Have Another Child
- Working with the Medical Community
- PART FOUR—THE TOTAL CHILD
- Your Child's Overall Health
- Diet, Medications, and Vitamins
- Helping Your Young Child Progress
- Behavior Management
- Treatments and Trends
- PART FIVE—YOUR CHILD AT SCHOOL
- Your Child's Legal Right to Education
- Parent Rights
- School Assessment
- Individualized Plans
- Early Intervention and Preschool
- Motivate Your Child to Learn
- Is Inclusion the Best Choice?
- Communication
- PART SIX—YOUR CHILD GROWING OLDER
- Developing Acceptable Interests
- Friendships
- Adolescence and Sexuality
- Thinking Ahead
- Work Options
- Housing
- Government Financial Aid
- Financial and Estate Planning
- Maintaining a Healthy Distance
- Questions and Answers
- Glossary
- APPENDIX
- Developmental Symptoms of Autism
- What Others Want to Know About Your Child
- Tips to Encourage Sleep and Toilet Routines
- Suggested Reading
- Resources
- Index
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Ask a Nurse: From Home Remedies to Hospital Care
Author: American Association of Colleges of Nursing
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