Understanding Autism
The essential guide for parents
2nd Edition
Published on 1. February 2018
Book
Paperback/Softback
272 pages
978-1-925335-71-2 (ISBN)
Description
Understanding Autism is the essential reference for parents and care givers of children on the autistic spectrum.
Written by two leading experts in the field, this updated edition covers key information, like the causes of autism and how it manifests at the various ages and stages of a child's life, while also taking into account the importance of self-care for parents.
Authors Katrina Williams and Jacqueline Roberts bring considerable experience to the table, and clearly, comfortingly explain how to cope with common problematic behaviors, conditions that can often appear in conjunction with autism (such as anxiety and depression), and how best to manage the child's transition to adulthood.
Their warm, supportive voices will reassure you as they sort myth from fact, and provide everything you'll need to know to understand autism.
Written by two leading experts in the field, this updated edition covers key information, like the causes of autism and how it manifests at the various ages and stages of a child's life, while also taking into account the importance of self-care for parents.
Authors Katrina Williams and Jacqueline Roberts bring considerable experience to the table, and clearly, comfortingly explain how to cope with common problematic behaviors, conditions that can often appear in conjunction with autism (such as anxiety and depression), and how best to manage the child's transition to adulthood.
Their warm, supportive voices will reassure you as they sort myth from fact, and provide everything you'll need to know to understand autism.
Reviews / Votes
"There has been an explosion of information about autism in recent years, including possible causes and interventions, and parents and carers are faced with the task of sifting through the often - conflicting information to help them cope after a diagnoses. Understanding Autism aims to break through the misinformation and provide parents with the skills to assess new information, to deal with professionals and choose the best path for them and their child", Rattler "This book is a must have resource for all parents who have children with autism, especially for those parents who have just received their diagnoses", Unity QLD "Understanding Autism is clear and well written. It provides sensible, accessible information and has an air of calm reassurance about it. This book provides a combination of professional advice and personal support, as a knowledgeable friend might.", Centre For Developmental Neuropsychology
More details
Series
Edition
Second Edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Auckland
New Zealand
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Dimensions
Height: 130 mm
Width: 198 mm
Thickness: 18 mm
Weight
302 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-925335-71-2 (9781925335712)
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Schweitzer Classification
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Previous edition
Katrina Williams | Jacqueline Roberts
Understanding Autism
Book
07/2015
Exisle Publishing
€38.54
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Persons
Professor Katrina Williams is a paediatrician, public health physician and an internationally recognised clinical epidemiologist. She is the APEX Australia Chair of Developmental Medicine at the University of Melbourne and the Director of the Department of Developmental Medicine at the Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne. Her current research focus is on autism, and she is a founding member and executive committee member of the Australasian Society for Autism Research.
Professor Jacqueline Roberts is the chair of autism in the Autism Centre of Excellence, an initiative of Griffith University. Prior to this, Jacqui worked as a consultant on a variety of national projects in autism. She has a background in teaching and in speech pathology and previously worked in schools for children with autism as a teacher and principal.
Professor Jacqueline Roberts is the chair of autism in the Autism Centre of Excellence, an initiative of Griffith University. Prior to this, Jacqui worked as a consultant on a variety of national projects in autism. She has a background in teaching and in speech pathology and previously worked in schools for children with autism as a teacher and principal.
Content
Foreword
Chapter 1: What is autism?
Chapter 2: Meet some individuals with autism
Chapter 3: Assessment and diagnosis
Chapter 4: Looking after yourself
Chapter 5: The toddler and preschool years
Chapter 6: Problems in the preschool years
Chapter 7: The primary school years
Chapter 8: Problems in the primary school years
Chapter 9: The secondary school years
Chapter 10: Making sense of new information
Parting words
Endnotes
Glossary
Acknowledgements
Index
Chapter 1: What is autism?
Chapter 2: Meet some individuals with autism
Chapter 3: Assessment and diagnosis
Chapter 4: Looking after yourself
Chapter 5: The toddler and preschool years
Chapter 6: Problems in the preschool years
Chapter 7: The primary school years
Chapter 8: Problems in the primary school years
Chapter 9: The secondary school years
Chapter 10: Making sense of new information
Parting words
Endnotes
Glossary
Acknowledgements
Index