An edition of The everything parents guide to children with autism
(2010)
The everything parents guide to children with autism
expert, reassuring advice to help your child at home, at school, and at play
2nd ed.
by Adelle Jameson Tilton
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The everything parents guide to children with autism: expert, reassuring advice to help your child at home, at school, and at play
2010, Adams Media
in English
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Table of Contents
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.
Edition Notes
Includes index.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 275-283) and index.
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