Library Resource Description

Title: Autism Spectrum Disorders: What Every Parent Needs to Know
Media Type: Book
Category: Autism
Author: Rosenblatt, MD, FAAP, Alan
Publisher: American Academy of Pediatrics
Most Recent Copyright Date: 2013
Status: Available

Complete Description

An invaluable resource for parents and caregivers of children who have been diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Prepared under the editorial direction of 2 distringuished pediatricians who are autism experts, this book helps you understand how ASDs are defined and diagnosed and provides you with information on the most current types of behavioral and developmental therapies. It also helps parents understand what they can do to facilitate a smooth transition from adolescence through the teen years and into adulthood.