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This is an informative handbook from the Nationa Autistic Society, written for parents with a recently diagnosed child. It is an introduction to austistic spectrum disorders. The comprehensive guide answers the questions commonly asked by parents and carers following a diagnosis of autism, and discusses the challenges that can arise in home life, education and socializing. The authors cover a variety of therapies and approaches to autism, prioviding information so that families will be able to evaluate different options for themselves. Throughout, the emphasis is on home and family life, and the everyday difficulties encountered by families of autistic children.
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Martine Ives and Nell Munro work on the National Autistic Society's Helpline for parents and carers. Both have been involved in voluntary work with autistic children and contribute regularly to NAS publications.
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16 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Having cared for autistic children, I have come across similar works
designed to introduce/assist parents or carers in the past. This is the most
accessible and constructive text I've encountered bar none. A fine balance
is found between the provision of essential help and guidance to the
encouragement of personal development. Despite the amount of information
that there is to digest for someone new to the subject, the book's thoughtful
layout makes it highly palatable.
designed to introduce/assist parents or carers in the past. This is the most
accessible and constructive text I've encountered bar none. A fine balance
is found between the provision of essential help and guidance to the
encouragement of personal development. Despite the amount of information
that there is to digest for someone new to the subject, the book's thoughtful
layout makes it highly palatable.
With the emphasis not only focusing on the needs of the child but also
those with the responsibility of caring, the authors display an acute
appreciation for a parent's questions and anxieties. This is further
expressed in the style and content of advice and suggestions that they
offer. There are many helpful comments/case studies from families with first hand
experience, all presented in a clear and concise manner, successfully
avoiding the mire of condescension into which a work of this kind can unintentionally fall.
Should your interest be strictly of a scientific nature, you may need to
read further. For any parent or carer however, this should be considered a definitive guide.
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A definitive guide
10 Dec 2001
Format:Paperback
Having cared for autistic children, I have come across similar works designed to introduce/assist parents or carers in the past. This is the most accessible and constructive text I've encountered bar none. A fine balance is found between the provision of essential help and guidance to the encouragement of personal development. Despite the amount of information that there is to digest for someone new to the subject, the book's thoughtful layout makes it highly palatable.
With the emphasis not only focusing on the needs of the child but also those with the responsibility of caring, the authors display an acute appreciation for a parent's questions and anxieties. This is further expressed in the style and content of advice and suggestions that they offer. There are many helpful comments/case studies from families with first hand experience, all presented in a clear and concise manner, successfully avoiding the mire of condescension into which a work of this kind can unintentionally fall.
Should your interest be strictly of a scientific nature, you may need to read further. For any parent or carer however, this should be considered a definitive guide.
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