Children with Autism: A Parents' Guide
by Michael D. Powers (Editor) and Woodbine House
A must-have resource for all parents who have children with Autism
For both the new parent coping with a child’s recent diagnosis and one who’s an experienced advocate, Children with Autism is a must-have reference. It is the authoritative guide on autism and other conditions within the spectrum of pervasive developmental disorder (PDD).
Completely revised and updated, Children with Autism covers:
- daily and family life
- early intervention
- educational programs
- legal rights
- advocacy and
- a look at the years ahead with a chapter on adults with autism
Parents can turn to this new edition for the latest information on current diagnostic criteria, Applied Behaviour Analysis, autism advocacy via the Internet, and much more.
2000, 427 pages
ISBN: 1-890627-04-6
“In our current ‘information age’ there is often great difficulty separating accurate, useful information from the glut of unsubstantiated, opinionated, and biased writings available from a multitude of sources. In the sea of information about autism, especially for the parent of a child who has been recently diagnosed with autism, there are a few good starting points.
Children with Autism by Michael Powers is a shining example of an excellent book for parents that deals with a number of critical concepts with accuracy, sensitivity, and perspective. It is one of the few books I consistently recommend to parents because I know it sets the stage for positive family understanding and involvement.
The first edition was a great contribution to the field of autism. The second edition has built on that excellent base. With its updated information and expanded resources section, this book will continue to be the standard to recommend to parents. The range of topics and authors is excellent. Particularly useful are the many quotations from parents who add their reactions and perspective to the topics. Coming to terms with having a child with autism is a great challenge to most families. We are fortunate to have this book as a resource for families to meet this challenge head on with the critical information they need, presented in such a useful and positive perspective.” – Raymond G. Romanczyk, Ph.D., CBA Director, Institute for Child Development Professor, Clinical Psychology; Adjunct Professor of Psychiatry, SUNY Health Sciences Centre, State University of New York at Binghamton, USA
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Acknowledgements
Foreword to the Second Edition by Temple Grandin
Foreword to the First Edition by Beverly Sills Greenough
Introduction by Bernard Rimland, Ph.D.
Chapter One: What is Autism? by Michael D. Powers, Psy.D.
Chapter Two: Adjusting to Your Child’s Diagnosis by Lillian and Joe Tommasone
Chapter Three: Medical Problems, Treatments, and Professionals by Fred R. Volkmar, M.D.
Chapter Four: Daily Life With Your Child by Carolyn Thorwarth Bruey, Psy.D.
Chapter Five: Children with Autism and Their Families by Michael D. Powers, Psy.D.
Chapter Six: Your Child’s Development by Sandra L. Harris, Ph.D.
Chapter Seven: Finding the Right Early Intervention and Educational Programs by Andrew L. Egel, Ph.D.
Chapter Eight: Legal Rights and Hurdles by James E. Kaplan and Ralph J. Moore, Jr.
Chapter Nine: Becoming an Advocate by Bernice Friedlander
Chapter Ten: The Years Ahead…Adults with Autism by David L. Holmes, Ed.D.
Appendix A
Glossary
Reading List
Resource Guide
Contributors
Index
Children with Autism: A Parents' Guide is designed to foster development in the areas of:
- Communication
- Resource preparation
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