The First Year: Autism Spectrum Disorders: An Essential Guide for the Newly Diagnosed Child

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Overview

When parents learn that their child has autism, the news can be devastating, even paralyzing. Meanwhile, the first 12 months after diagnosis are the most important when it comes to intervention.

As a parent of a child with autism, Nancy D. Wiseman knows firsthand how difficult it can be to unravel complex issues, discover what questions to ask, and find effective treatments. In this landmark guide, Wiseman offers both compassionate insight and a wealth of information for diagnoses from Asperger’s to classic autism.

Day by day, week by week, month by month, The First Year®: Autism Spectrum Disorders walks parents through a wide range of medical and lifestyle concerns, helps them navigate the healthcare, insurance, and educational systems, and ensures the best possible outcome for their child.

Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9781600940651
  • Publisher: Da Capo Press
  • Publication date: 3/23/2009
  • Pages: 304
  • Sales rank: 334,061
  • Product dimensions: 5.90 (w) x 8.90 (h) x 3.00 (d)

Meet the Author

Nancy D. Wiseman is the founder and president of First Signs, Inc. Her 12-year-old daughter, Sarah, was diagnosed with autism at age two. They live in Merrimac, Massachusetts.

Table of Contents

Foreword Kenneth Bock, MD, FAAP, FACN, CNS xiii

Introduction xvii

Day 1

Learning: What Are Autism Spectrum Disorders? 1

Living: Affirming the Diagnosis 15

Day 2

Learning: Are You Doubting the Diagnosis or Denying It? 19

Living: Getting a Quick Start and a Second Opinion 24

Day 3

Learning: The Top Ten Most Essential Actions 33

Living: Living with Autism, an Olympic Challenge 37

Day 4

Learning: Is Recovery Possible? 40

Living: Understanding, Accepting, and Embracing the Diagnosis 47

Day 5

Learning: Getting Organized, Informed, and Connected 50

Living: Managing the Business of Recovery 57

Day 6

Learning: Navigating Long Waiting Lists 62

Living: Begin to Assemble Your "A" Team 64

Day 7

Learning: Defining Your Role and Your Family's Role 79

Living: The Journey Ahead 84

First-Week Milestone 87

Week 2

Learning: Diagnosis Is Not Enough 89

Living: Understanding Your Child's Individual Profile 94

Week 3

Learning: Autism's Underlying Biomedical Factors 101

Living: Finding the Right Biomedical Specialist 105

Week 4

Learning: Early Intervention 110

Living: How to Access Early Intervention Services 115

First-Month Milestone 121

Month 2

Learning: Know Your Rights; Know Your Insurance 123

Living: The Financials: Planning Ahead 144

Month 3

Learning: Taking a Balanced, Integrated Approach to Intervention 154

Living: Getting to Know the Treatments Available 160

Month 4

Learning: Making Observations and Understanding What They Mean 188

Living: An Example of Integrated Therapy 193

Month 5

Learning: UnderstandingYour Child's Educational Needs 203

Living: Finding the Appropriate School Program 210

Month 6

Learning: Preparing for the Educational Planning Process: Getting Your Ducks in a Row 214

Living: Navigating the Public School System 217

Half-Year Milestone 231

Month 7

Learning: When You're Not Getting What You Need from Your School District 233

Living: Learning How to Advocate for Your Child 239

Month 8

Learning: Identifying Coexisting Conditions 254

Living: More about Peeling Away the Layers 258

Month 9

Learning: Feeling Isolated, Staying Positive 265

Living: Finding Resources and Building Your Support System 270

Month 10

Learning: Refining Your Child's Treatments 276

Living: Assessing Your Professional Team and Using It Wisely 282

Month 11

Learning: Defining and Measuring Success: Assessing Your Mission and Goals 286

Living: More about Goals: Is There a Difference Between Your Stated Goals and Your "Real" Goals? 290

Month 12

Learning: Finding Balance, Knowing You Have Made a Difference 292

Living: Feeling Empowered, Finding Joy and Humor in Your Life 296

Appendix 1 The Early Indicators of Autism 303

Appendix 2 A Strawman Treatment Development Process 309

Glossary 313

Notes 321

Acknowledgments 331

Index 335

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