Bibliograph

Children with autism, a parent's guide, edited by Michael D. Powers ; foreword by Temple Grandin

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Children with autism, a parent's guide, edited by Michael D. Powers ; foreword by Temple Grandin

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 325-341) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Children with autism

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

43694391

Responsibility statement

edited by Michael D. Powers ; foreword by Temple Grandin

Series statement

Special needs collection

Sub title

a parent's guide

Summary

Completely revised and updated, this guide to autism covers a multitude of special concerns, including daily and family life, early intervention, educational programs, legal rights, and more. The end of each chapter features supportive statements from parents of autistic children. A reading list and Glossary are included. 40 photos

Table Of Contents

Foreword to the second edition / Temple Grandin -- Foreword to the first edition / Beverly Sills Greenough -- Introduction / Bernard Rimland, Ph. D -- What is autism? / Michael D. Powers, Psy. D. -- Adjusting to your child's diagnosis / Lillian and Joe Tommasone -- Medical problems, treatments, and professionals / Fred R. Volkmar, M.D. -- Daily life with your child / Carolyn Thorwarth Bruey, Psy. D. -- Children with autism and their families / Michael D. Powers, Psy. D. -- Your child's development / Sandra L. Harris, Ph. D. -- Finding the right early intervention and educational programs / Andrew L. Egel, Ph. D. -- Legal rights and hurdles / James E. Kaplan and Ralph J. Moore, Jr. -- Becoming an advocate / Bernice Friedlander -- The years ahead : adults with autism / David L. Holmes, Ed. D

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