A Parent's Guide to High-Functioning Autism Spectrum Disorder (Second Edition): How to Meet the Challenges and Help Your Child Thrive

by Sally Ozonoff, Geraldine Dawson, James C. McPartland

Many tens of thousands of parents have found the facts they need about high-functioning autism spectrum disorder (ASD), including Asperger's syndrome, in this indispensable guide. Leading experts show how you can work with your child's unique impairments—and harness his or her capabilities.

Vivid stories and real-world examples illustrate ways to help kids with ASD relate more comfortably to peers, learn the rules of appropriate behavior, and succeed in school. You'll learn how ASD is diagnosed and what treatments and educational supports really work. Updated with the latest research and resources, the second edition clearly explains the implications of the DSM-five diagnostic changes.

This audiobook was produced and published by Echo Point Books & Media, an independent bookseller in Brattleboro, Vermont.

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Published October 9, 2024

Reviews

[Kathrine Reck · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book had helpful information in it for me to use with my son, who is high functioning ASD. There are several chapters focused on the different aspects of ASD, how to help your child both in school and as an adult, and a description of various treatments. Nowhere in the book does it push one treatment over another. I found the information helpful