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This reassuring guide explains the symptoms of autism, how it's diagnosed, and the current options for treatment. You'll get helpful information on the latest in genetic and biomedical research, as well as coverage of special-needs financial planning, legal rights for education, and handling issues unique to adults with autism.
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Introduction.
Part I: Understanding Autism.
Chapter 1: Autism: The Big Picture.
Chapter 2: From Classification to Treatment: Scanning the Autism Spectrum.
Chapter 3: Causes, Clusters, and Clues: Where Does Autism Come From?
Chapter 4: Getting a Diagnosis.
Chapter 5: Asperger Syndrome and Autism.
Part II: Addressing Physical Needs.
Chapter 6: Injecting Yourself with Knowledge about Autism Medication.
Chapter 7: Improving Immunity and Boosting Biochemistry.
Chapter 8: Optimizing Nutrition.
Part III: Enhancing Learning and Social Skills.
Chapter 9: Choosing an Appropriate Behavioral, Developmental, or
Educational Intervention.
Chapter 10: Dealing with Learning and Sensory Differences.
Chapter 11: Finding a Learning Environment That Fits Your Child’s Needs.
Chapter 12: Legally Speaking: Making the Most of Your Child’s Education.
Chapter 13: Fostering Healthy Relationships.
Part IV: Living with Autism as an Adult.
Chapter 14: For Adults with Autism: Living Well after K-12.
Chapter 15: For Adults with Autism: Fostering Friendships and Romantic Relationships.
Chapter 16: Special-Needs Planning for the Future.
Part V: The Part of Tens.
Chapter 17: Ten Tactful Responses to Challenging Questions or Comments.
Chapter 18: Ten Things to Do after a Diagnosis.
Appendix: Where to Go for More Help.
Index.
Anonymous
Posted February 6, 2010
I have done tons upon tons on info on autism and this book filled in all the gaps! I wish I would have bought this sooner!
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Posted January 8, 2013
my cousin has autism and since he was a baby ive had to baby sit him and watch him while my aunts were shopping and stuff,and so is my best freinds brother. This helped sooooooo much,thank u rastelli,shore,and gradin
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Posted January 4, 2013
I'm quitting. *she sighs and kisses you gently.* ...Bye, Cyrus.
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Posted January 2, 2013
Yay!
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Posted December 25, 2012
WARRIORS: Fall of the Stars: Moonlight
ALLEGIANCES
SHADOWCLAN-
LEADER: Clawstar- A large black tom with white paws and tail-tip.
DEPUTY: Amberlight- A pale ginger tabby shecat with silver eyes.
MEDICINE CAT: Bloomstream- A blue-gray shecat with white splotches. (Ruepaw)
WARRIORS: Hollyberry- A black shecat with one white paw.
Cricketdash- A light brown tabby tom with white paws, muzzle, and tail-tip.
Wrenflight- A russet tabby tom with black stripes.
Dayshine- A pale brown tabby shecat with cream stripes. (Sweetpaw)
Tigerlily- A white shecat with gold, brown, silver, and ginger flecks.
Fallenpine- A brown tom with darker brown stripes on his face, legs, and tail. (Russetpaw)
Lilystream- A dark gray shecat with white paws and muzzle.
Thunderstrike- A black-and-white tom.
Darkstone- A dark brown tabby tom. (Oceanpaw)
Nightingalesong- A ginger tom with darker ginger legs and tail-tip.
Opalglow- A pearly white shecat. (Bubblepaw)
Oakbranch- A handsome brown tabby tom.
Dragonflame- A dark brown tabby tom with ginger paws.
APPRENTICES: Bubblepaw- A light blue-gray tabby shecat with a white patch on her chest.
Ruepaw- A cream-and-white shecat with deep blue eyes.
Sweetpaw- A white shecat with gold paws.
Russetpaw- A rusty red tabby shecat.
Oceanpaw- A dark gray tabby tom.
Swiftpaw- A black-and-white tom.
QUEENS: Arcticfrost- A very pale gray shecat with white spots. (Darkstone's kits; Iciclekit and Boltkit).
Raindrop- A tortoiseshell-and-white shecat. (Dragonflame's kit; Lakekit)
KITS: Iciclekit- A white tabby tom with black stripes.
Boltkit- A pale gray tom with black stripes, a white belly, and white paws.
Lakekit- A black shekit with one white paw.
ELDERS: Softbreeze- A white shecat with blue eyes.
Grayfleck- A gray shecat with darker gray speckles.
Yewheart- A yellowy gold tabby tom with amber eyes.
Anonymous
Posted January 22, 2012
I feel bad for the kids they don't understand much at all and i also feel bad for the grounups but atleast they are in gods hands
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Get the right diagnosis and customized treatment plan for your loved one or yourself
This reassuring guide explains the symptoms of autism, how it's diagnosed, and the current options for treatment. You'll get helpful information on the latest in genetic and biomedical research, as well as ...