What You Should Know About Autism Spectrum Disorders
59I have been quite busy in 2007. One of the projects I was working on was a writing a book on Autism Spectrum Disorders. As a psychologist and as a father of a child suffering from Asperger's the topic had my special attention.
I worked on the book with Hennie Volkers, a dear friend of our family.
The book covers a lot of information on the often difficult to understand disorder, Autism.
Buyers of the book will gain more knowledge in recognizing the signs and symptoms of autism. They will become better aware of the various therapeutic options there are and how to make the right decisions in taking care of their loved ones. An important part of the book helps to better understand how a possible course of life may look like for a child suffering from Autism Spectrum Disorders.
We decided in releasing a paperback version and a downloadable pdf version of our book.
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- What You Should Know About Autism Spectrum Disorders. Signs, Symptoms, Treatments and Effects on Dai
Understand the impact of autism and how to cope.
Table Of Contents
Introduction
PART ONE: Autism Defined.Chapter 1 Living with an autism spectrum disorder
Chapter 2 What are autism spectrum disorders?.2.1 History of autism spectrum disorders 2.2 What does pervasive mean?2.3 Myths surrounding ASDs Chapter 3 What are the general symptoms of PDD/ASD? 3.1 Social interaction ~ social symptoms ~ social relations 3.2 Verbal and nonverbal communication ~ communication difficulties 3.3 Repetitive behaviors or interestsChapter 4 ‘Classic’ autism / autism disorder.4.1 How to spot child autism or autistic spectrum disorder.Chapter 5 Asperger syndrome5.1 An overview of Asperger syndrome and comparison with autism Chapter 6 PDD-NOSChapter 7 Rett’s disorder (or Rett syndrome) Chapter 8 Childhood disintegrative disorder Chapter 9 Other related syndromes/disorders Chapter 10 What causes autism spectrum disorders? 10.1 Biological basis10.2 Hereditary/Genetic.10.3 Pregnancy/Birth Injury 10.4 Mercury/Toxins/Vaccinations Chapter 11 Scientific theories on autistic thinking Chapter 12 How many people suffer from autism? PART TWO: DiagnosisChapter 13 Diagnosis 13.1 Classification 13.2 Diagnosis 13.3 After the diagnosis PART THREE: Treatment and Intervention Chapter 14 Treatment and interventionChapter 15 Documenting. What and why? Chapter 16 Early intervention services Chapter 17 Treatment options Chapter 18 Most common autism treatments18.1 ABA Treatment18.2 Relationship Development Intervention (RDI)18.3 Occupational, visual and auditory therapies 18.4 Sign language 18.5 Speech therapy18.6 Computers, toys & stimulation 18.7 Physical exercise and autism 18.8 Floor time 18.9 NeurofeedbackChapter 19 Alternative autism treatments 19.1 Facilitated communication19.2 Holding therapy 19.3 Auditory integration therapy 19.4 Dolman/Delacato method 19.5 Snoezelen Chapter 20 Dietary interventions 20.1 The GFCF diet Chapter 21 Medications used in treatment PART FOUR: Home, Education, Leisure, Work, Independence & Planning a FutureChapter 22 Home Chapter 23 Education 23.1 Factors to consider when teaching a child with autism.23.2 The importance of teaching writing to a child with autism23.3 Teaching strategies for child with autism23.4 Your child’s educational plan23.5 Teaching students with autism 23.6 Giving your child with Asperger syndrome an educationChapter 24 Leisure Chapter 25 Work Chapter 26 Independence Chapter 27 Planning a future.PART FIVE: A Course Of LifeChapter 28 Autism and course of life28.1 Babies and Toddlers 28.2 Childhood28.3 Young adulthood 28.4 Transitioning to adulthood 28.5 Maturity 28.6 Middle age 28.7 The elderly PART SIX: Extras Chapter 29 Adults with an autism spectrum disorder.Chapter 30 Who looks after the interests of people with an ASD?Chapter 31 Sexual education.Chapter 32 Red flagsChapter 33 ConclusionOur website
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- What You Should Know About Autism Spectrum Disorders updated Tue Jan 22 2008 6:55 am CST
This is the title of a book on autism Spectrum Disorders which I wrote with Hennie Volkers. I am very glad to have worked with her. Hopefully this book will help parents get a better understanding on the sign, symptoms, treatments and effects on daily life. As parents with an autistic chaild will probably know this influence can be rather big for both the parent and the child suffering from one of these disorders. And although there's no cure for autism, no magic pill to take, there is still a lot that can be done to help make the best of the given situation. Our book is divided into these main parts: PART ONE: Autism Defined PART TWO: Diagnosis PART THREE: Treatment and Intervention PART FOUR: Home, Education, Leisure, Work, Independence & Planning a Future. PART FIVE: A Course Of Life PART SIX: Extras There is a paperback version and a pdf version. 4 months ago
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Hello stephhicks68,An early diagnosis can help you understand your child's behavior.I must admit however that even now I sometimes forget about our son's asperger as you more or less adjust and get used to it as a parent. On the other hand our son often seems more normal than many other so called 'normal' people in our 'normal' world anyway. ;-)
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2 months ago
OK - this look interesting and I am checking out all resources possible. My 5-year old son is fascinated (obsessed) with cars (wheels), fans, clocks and flags. He memorizes things like crazy and is spelling things well before his twin sister. He is clumsy and is a bit behind on small motor skills. She, on the other hand can writer her name and draw lovely pictures - but that may just be boy vs. girl. I have 2 older sons. Anyway - he has been screened recently and is right on the edge of Aspergers. This is interesting. When he goes to kindergarten, I want him to do well and not fall through the cracks.