My Child Has Autism: What Parents Need to Know

by Clarissa Willis PhD

Overview

There are no words to describe the changes in the lives of families when they learn that a child they love has been diagnosed with autism. This book was written for those families. It explains autism in simple terms, discusses the major characteristics associated with autism, and offers simple strategies for helping children with autism function in their homes, at school, and in the community.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780876591314
Publisher:	Gryphon House Inc.
Publication date:	09/01/2009
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	160
File size:	1 MB
Age Range:	18 Years

About the Author

Clarissa Willis, Ph.D. has been working in the field of early childhood education for more than 20 years. Clarissa is a frequent keynote speaker and presenter at regional and national early childhood conferences. Her articles on child development and early childhood special education have been published both nationally and internationally.

Table of Contents

Introduction 7

Chapter 1 Putting the Pieces Together to Understand This Puzzle Called Autism 9

Chapter 2 Understanding Your Child's Behavior and Obsession with Routines 27

Chapter 3 Using Signs, Symbols, and Language to Help Your Child Communicate 47

Chapter 4 Lights! Camera! Action! Sensory Integration and Autism 77

Chapter 5 Helping Your Child Learn to Be Independent 93

Chapter 6 Your Child in Your Community 117

Chapter 7 Helping Your Child Get Along with Others 127

Chapter 8 Encouraging Your Child to Play 141

References and Resources 155

Index 158

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

This book gives a great outlined approach to the parent and professional. It explains in great detail the why and how of Autism. This is a good starting manual for those parents whose child is newly diagnosed. It brings up characteristics of Autism that no one cares to touch on, like extensively explaining Sensory Processing Disorder, and helping your child develop life skills and why its important. Communication is vital! And this book gives great tools on how to do this."

— Jenny McCarthy - actress, comedian, model, mother, author of three NY Times bestsellers, leading spokesperson for autism awareness

Interviews

Parents of children from birth to age 6

Editorial Reviews

"This book gives a great outlined approach to the parent and professional. It explains in great detail the why and how of Autism. This is a good starting manual for those parents whose child is newly diagnosed. It brings up characteristics of Autism that no one cares to touch on, like extensively explaining Sensory Processing Disorder, and helping your child develop life skills and why its important. Communication is vital! And this book gives great tools on how to do this."

-- Jenny McCarthy - actress, comedian, model, mother, author of three NY Times bestsellers, leading spokesperson for autism awareness

From the Publisher