Autism Spectrum Disorder: What Every Parent Needs to Know

by American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), Paul S. Carbone, Alan I. Rosenblatt

This accessible and authoritative guide helps parents understand how autism spectrum disorder is defined and diagnosed and offers an overview of the most current behavioral and developmental therapies for children with ASD. Topics symptoms, accessing care, services in the community, and the role of complementary and alternative medicine. Parents will also find inspirational and relatable stories from other caretakers, helping them feel less alone.

Genres: Nonfiction, Autistic Spectrum Disorder, Parenting

342 pages, Paperback

Published April 23, 2019

About the author

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is the largest professional association of pediatricians in the United States. It is headquartered in Itasca, Illinois, and maintains an office in Washington, D.C. The AAP has published hundreds of policy statements, ranging from advocacy issues to practice recommendations.