What You Should Know About Autism Spectrum Disorders
66I 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.
Update:
A revised edition of our book was released in August 2009
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 interests
Chapter 4 ‘Classic’ autism / autism disorder.
4.1 How to spot child autism or autistic spectrum disorder.
Chapter 5 Asperger syndrome
5.1 An overview of Asperger syndrome and comparison with autism
Chapter 6 PDD-NOS
Chapter 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 basis
10.2 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: Diagnosis
Chapter 13 Diagnosis
13.1 Classification
13.2 Diagnosis
13.3 After the diagnosis
PART THREE: Treatment and Intervention
Chapter 14 Treatment and intervention
Chapter 15 Documenting. What and why?
Chapter 16 Early intervention services
Chapter 17 Treatment options
Chapter 18 Most common autism treatments
18.1 ABA Treatment
18.2 Relationship Development Intervention (RDI)
18.3 Occupational, visual and auditory therapies
18.4 Sign language
18.5 Speech therapy
18.6 Computers, toys & stimulation
18.7 Physical exercise and autism
18.8 Floor time
18.9 Neurofeedback
Chapter 19 Alternative autism treatments
19.1 Facilitated communication
19.2 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 Future
Chapter 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 autism
23.3 Teaching strategies for child with autism
23.4 Your child’s educational plan
23.5 Teaching students with autism
23.6 Giving your child with Asperger syndrome an education
Chapter 24 Leisure
Chapter 25 Work
Chapter 26 Independence
Chapter 27 Planning a future.
PART FIVE: A Course Of Life
Chapter 28 Autism and course of life
28.1 Babies and Toddlers
28.2 Childhood
28.3 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 flags
Chapter 33 Conclusion
Aspergers Syndrome
- Causes and Diagnosing Asperger's Syndrome
- Aspergers Syndrome - Who It Affects and How
Asperger syndrome is also known as AS for short. This is a form of autism, but only because it is associated with the neurological condition of the body. Neurological conditions that affect the language skills and the communication skills are affected by this disorder. The children who are suffering with Asperger syndrome are repetitive in just about everything they do, and seem to love habitual behaviors, and patterns in their life. Children who have Aspergers may not even show signs of this disease until they are a few years old, after they have learned to walk and talk like other children normally do.
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- What You Should Know About Autism Spectrum Disorders updated Mon Sep 28 2009 5:47 pm CDT
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 Note: On august 1 2009 a revised edition was made available. - 6 weeks 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. ;-)
Hi Raymond, this has been bothering me and I've no idea if it's my over sensitivity or what? My 2 years old child, having all the normal milestone development, from motor skill till language etc all are well develop. But there's only 1 thing that make me worry, she can speaks and answering our 'wh' Q, interacts with us when she wants to show something (the floor is dirty, the toy already spoilt etc) but she's poor in interaction like initiate request, when she wants something she'll pull you there not by telling you she wants, she'll have eye contact when she wants to tell us about certain incident, certain people...but if we're the one who initiate conversation, she hardly will turn to us. I've consulted her teacher before, the teacher said it might be due to her own ego characteristic, asked me not to be worried...but I'm really concern.. thanks..
Hello Flower,
If you are concerned the best thing to do would be to discuss this with your child's paediatrician.If all is well (as in most cases) you will have one worry less.
stephhicks68 says:
2 years 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.