راهنمای جامع والدین برای کودکان مبتلا به اوتیسم: مشاوره‌های تخصصی و اطمینان‌بخش برای کمک به فرزندتان در خانه، مدرسه و بازی

Life with a child with autism can be challenging, exhausting, and - ultimately - very rewarding. For parents, even daily activities like getting dressed or grocery shopping can become daunting exercises. Children with autism require special strategies, and parents must learn how to think with their child instead of against him. This comprehensive guide offers practical advice, reassurances, and real-life scenarios to help families get through each day. You'll discover how to: Communicate effectively with their child Find a school that meets their child's needs Handle meltdowns in public or private Learn about assistive devices Find intervention and support groups Full of useful information, expert advice, and positive techniques, this guide is the valuable tool you and your family need to make the most of every day - one interaction at a time! 1. The world of autism What are autism spectrum disorders? Classical autism PDD-NOS Asperger's syndrome High-functioning autism Rett syndrome Other spectrum disorders 2. Diagnosis : ASD Age of onset Typical symptoms Your emotional reaction Autism awareness A national epidemic Possible causes 3. Other coexisting medical conditions Tourette's syndrome Obsessive-compulsive disorder Depression Bipolar disorder Seizures Hearing and auditory response Vision problems Other physical challenges Other mental challenges 4. Behaviors Obsessive-compulsive behaviors Flapping Anger and aggression Elopement, the escaping child 5. Communication The nonverbal person Lacking conceptual images Receptive speech Expressive speech Sign language Communication boards Other communication methods Additional social strategies 6. Meltdowns and discipline Discipline Autistic meltdowns vs. temper tantrums Handling a meltdown in public Defusing a meltdown Behavior modification Neurofeedback Medications 7. ASD and effects on the parents' marriage How mom is affected How dad is affected Keeping ASD from affecting the marriage Maintaining and creating intimacy Making your spouse a priority Children as a priority Valuing extended family Handling your work Friends, hobbies, and everything else 8. The single parent and the ASD child Unique challenges Working and caring for an ASD child Finding reliable day care dating and future relationships The possibility of a stepparent Concerns of moms Concerns of dads 9. ASD and the effects on siblings Older siblings Younger siblings Growing up too fast The isolated sibling The social impact of having an ASD sibling Considering future children. 10. ASD and the extended family Grandparents The unique in-law problem Other family members Celebrating family holidays Special occasions 11. Dealing with society Shopping School functions Restaurants Vacations 12. Starting school What you need to know about the law Integration and special education Individual educational programs Further education Bullying Parents' expectations 13. Child to teenager Physical changes of puberty Emotional changes of puberty Sexuality Menstruation Birth control Inappropriate behaviors 14. Life as an ASD adult Living independently Residential living Providing after you are gone Guardians Financial protection 15. Assistive techniques and technologies A mind like a computer Using computers for your child's benefit Hardware that helps Useful software Texting and other mobile communications Service dogs Other assistive devices Toys as learning tools 16. Challenging obstacles Communicating needs Illness Running away A missing child Safety concerns Toilet training 17. Intervention for ASD children Who's who among physicians Selecting the right physician The importance of qualified therapists Emerging treatment programs Diets and nutrition 18. Financial assistance Social security benefits Supplemental security income Medical coverage Creative financial assistance Respite care Custody issues 19. Support for parents The importance of support What is support? Finding the right support group Forming a support group Support on the Internet 20. The future of autism Struggling for unity The role of the individual Looking for answers The impact on society Awareness issues Appendix A. Glossary Appendix B. Additional resources.
Life with a child with autism can be challenging, exhausting, and--ultimately--very rewarding. For parents, even daily activities like getting dressed or grocery shopping can become daunting exercises. Children with autism require special strategies, and parents must learn how to think with their child instead of against him.

This comprehensive guide offers practical advice, reassurances, and real-life scenarios to help families get through each day. You'll discover how to:

• Communicate effectively with their child
• Find a school that meets their child's needs
• Handle meltdowns in public or private
• Learn about assistive devices
• Find intervention and support groups

Full of useful information, expert advice, and positive techniques, this guide is the valuable tool you and your family need to make the most of every day--one interaction at a time!

There are two types of books on autism, those that are personal narratives from parents and those that are reference books. This title combines these two aspects and presents some personal true stories in an easy-to understand reference format.