Asperger's Syndrome: A GUIDE FOR PARENTS AND PROFESSIONALS

Book Description

Tony Attwood's guide will assist parents and professionals with the identification, treatment and care of both children and adults with Asperger's Syndrome. The book provides a description and analysis of the unusual characteristics of the syndrome and practical strategies to reduce those that are most conspicuous or debilitating. Beginning with a chapter on diagnosis, including an assessment test, the book covers all aspects of the syndrome from language to social behaviour and motor clumsiness, concluding with a chapter based on the questions most frequently asked by those who come into contact with individuals with this syndrome. Covering the available literature in full, this guide brings together the most relevant and useful information on Asperger's Syndrome, incorporating case studies from the author's own practical experience as a Clinical Psychologist, with examples of, and numerous quotations from people with Asperger's Syndrome.

Customer Reviews:

The ONE.......2007-08-25

If you are going to buy only one book about Asperger's Syndrome, this is the one. Tony Atwood presents the information clearly and fully. After reading it cover to cover, I frequently refer back to this book for straightforward and accurate information.

Limited information.......2006-11-10

While the information is incontrovertible as it pertains to assessing signs in the development of children, there is scarce information for assessing and living with adults. While I could identify symptoms in the history of my adult child, living with an adult with AS one looks for avenues of treatment and/or perspective. I found the latter to be sorely lacking.

Start Here.......2006-08-04

This is the first book I read on Asperger's, and I am glad that it was. Tony Attwood is one of the leading experts on Asperger's. He really gets it and doesn't try to fit an Asperger child into a nt understanding of the world, but goes to the Asperger world. It has really helped me understand myself and my children better. Well done! I can't wait to see more from him.

At the very top of my list.......2006-06-15

My son was found with some type of High Functioning Autism about two months ago. I'm a physician and behavioral researcher, though not in the area of autism or anything related to children or developmental disorders. I've read many books, scientific texts, online publications... you name it, in the past weeks. I've obtained very valuable information from all of them. This book does not go into the details of genetics or the neurological issues around Autism, in which I'm deeply interested, but I got that from other sources. However, it was from this book that I could draw a clear plan of action for my son and my family. Mr. Atwood must be a very smart and practical person. So far, of all that I've read, I'd put this book at the top, with the much more academic though less practical textbook on AS by Klin, Volkmar and Sparrow.

Aperger's Syndrome: A Guide for Parents and Professionals.......2006-06-04

This is a good book to help you better understand asperger's syndrome and high functioning autism. It defines the basic symptoms and discusses areas that are problematic. Goes through some great social skills techniques and career ideas too.

Teaching Children With Autism to Mind-Read : A Practical Guide for Teachers and Parents

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Can use illustrations beyond given exercises
Autism
Great Book
Great part of a program for young children with autism
Good for mild autistic young kid

Teaching Children With Autism to Mind-Read : A Practical Guide for Teachers and Parents
Patricia Howlin
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ASIN: 0471976237

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The difficulties experienced by children with autism and related conditions in inferring the thoughts, beliefs, desires and intentions of others are well documented in numerous studies. It now seems that these deficits underlie many of the social and communication problems that are characteristic of autism. Teaching Children with Autism to Mind-Read explores the relationship of "theory of mind" deficits to other areas of children's functioning and describes existing experimental work that has attempted to enhance the skills associated with understanding others' minds.

Drawing on their own intervention programme, and providing detailed information about the teaching materials and strategies they use, the authors provide practical guidelines for helping children with autism spectrum conditions to improve their understanding of beliefs, emotions and pretence. The authors tackle specific problematic issues including:

how to interpret facial expressions
how to recognise feelings of anger, sadness, fear and happiness
how feelings are affected by what happens and what is expected to happen
how to see things from another person's perspective
how to understand another person's knowledge and beliefs

This easy-to-follow graded teaching guide is of particular relevance to special needs teachers, educational and clinical psychologists, speech and language therapists, and carers of children with autism spectrum conditions.

Customer Reviews:

Can use illustrations beyond given exercises.......2007-07-24

This book has good simple illustrations that can be used for purposes above and beyond the 'situations'/emotions they represent. Parents and therapists can first ask the beginner child, 'What's happening' 'How did you know' 'What is he/she thinking' 'What could he/say?' 'What might happen next?' 'What is the problem?' 'Name 1, 2, 3 solutions' 'Where are they' 'What is he/she looking at?' 'Why is he/she sad/happy/mad/etc.?'

Essentially, the guide could be used for more than just identifying appropriate emotions and perspective taking. The situations are common and appropriate for young children/preschoolers, egs. afraid of dogs, the dark, injury, spiders; happy to get cake, toys, see a clown; sad if toy breaks, parent leaves; mad if playmate pushes, ruins toy, takes away possession.

It would have been nice if the guide had a clear normal/typical achievement age range for each level in the three categories of mental state teaching (emotion, belief, pretend play) ie, by what age a normal child would achieve each level of levels 1-5 in the three areas.

4 stars because my child is a preschooler, if older I would have wanted more sophisticated situations. Maybe the guide book could be developed for teaching children of different ages/experiences.

Autism.......2007-01-06

I would recommend this book to individuals who wish more information regarding children with autistic spectrum disorder. There are many issues discussed within the book and ideas to assist children in progressing successfully. I believe this book is geared more toward educators who really want to know, or toward parents and caregivers who want to help teachers learn more effective ways of dealing with autistic idiosyncrosies. Our 8 year old son's teacher have loved the information and found it helpful to meet the needs of many children in their classes, not just those of our son.

Great Book.......2001-08-12

I have applied the principles of "A.B.A." for approximately 10 years. I have worked with numerous families and children who have been afflicted with Autism. I also try to stay up to date on the newest techniques and reading materials. I found this book facsinating and have begun to apply many of these techniques with the children I am currently working with. I work with preschool and school aged children. When these principles are applied correctly I have seen amazing results. I have found this book extremely helpful and only wish I could have found it sooner.

Great part of a program for young children with autism.......2000-07-30

This book contains a great program for teaching young children with autism how to interpret facial expressions and other social cues. It is aimed at young children.

If you have a teenager with autism, you may need more help, since the typical teen's social environment is much more complex than that of a younger child. This of course begs the question of why anyone would wait until their child was a teenager to start addressing his/her autism. One should instead start as early as possible, preferably well before 3 years of age, and definitely before 5 years of age. The longer you wait, the more difficult it gets, and the less promising the prognosis.

Is this book the only resource you will need to address your child's autism? Most definitely not! You should read "Let Me Hear Your Voice" by Catherine Maurice, and you should find a parent support group near you (check www.feat.org for a list by region). ABA treatment is a must, and some children also benefit from changes in diet, megavitamin therapy, and other treatments. ABA (especially), diet, and vitamins helped several children in my community go from a diagnosis of autism to testing in the normal range. But they all started very aggressive treatment early: before the age of 4.

So, read this book, but also gather information in the area of ABA, diet, and vitamins. Find other parents who are aggressively addressing their child's autism--you will need the mutual support. Above all, hit your child's autism with everything you can as early as you possibly can! There is not yet a guaranteed cure, but you can give your child a fighting chance of attaining a normal level of functioning.

Good for mild autistic young kid.......2000-07-11

I am father of a mild autistic 4 years old kid. My son drops away a lot of autistic features now after diagnosis at 2 yrs old. He is OK for a lot of things. Now verbal at nearly same age, behaviour OK without any hyper or strange things, however, social and temper are the areas need to be improved. With the recommendation of his doctor, I bought this book here. The aim of the book is to teach the kid to know what is proper feeling with diffeerent environment or situations. The book gives me hints how to tell him what are expressions, how to react with strange things or environments,.. etc...

In particular that we live in Hong Kong, some illustrations and drawings are not appropriate to our urban city. ( e.g. what is your feeling when you see a snake in the grass ? ((( sorry we cannot see any snake in HK )) ) It is still OK with most of the situations given.

It is good for young mild autistic, I have shared my book with other families with same "problem" I am also a vice chaiman of an association of autistic kids parents in Hong Kong.

I am very appreciated that the publisher will send you another "book" of worksheets that you do not need to write on the orginal book. You can use that worksheets to teach your kid or class. the publisher gives you right to photocopy the worksheets as long as you entitled the original book! These worksheets sent to me or any buyer free of charge via airmail ( all free of charge when you request, and I got it after three weeks when I requested via email.. given by the book.

Book Description

Activity schedules-simple, yet revolutionary teaching tools-enable children with autism to accomplish activities with greatly reduced adult supervision.

An activity schedule is a set of pictures or words that cues a child to follow a sequence of activities. When activity schedules are mastered, children are more self-directed and purposeful in their home, school, and leisure activities-doing puzzles, interacting with classmates, and preparing food with minimal assistance from adults. In Activity Schedules for Children with Autism, parents and professionals find detailed instructions and examples to help them: assess a child's readiness to use activity schedules; prepare an activity schedule; understand graduated guidance; monitor progress; expand social skills; and progress to written schedules.

Based on a decade of research conducted at the Princeton Child Development Institute, Activity Schedules for Children with Autism offers a proven teaching tool to help children with autism make effective use of unstructured time, handle changes in routine with more ease, and choose among an established set of activities independently. It can be used successfully with young children, adolescents, and adults, rewarding them with more control over their lives.

Customer Reviews:

Enlightening.......2007-01-29

A great book for teaching life skills to children with autism. Useful for the young and old child, the new and experienced teacher. Very detailed and helpful book.

A Glowing Review .......2006-08-02

This book is necessary for anybody looking to implement or improve an already existing activity schedule. Although McClannahan and Krantz are experts in the field of behavior analysis, they wrote the books so that you don't have to be a near genius I.Q to understand it. The book is perfect for parents and teachers as well as students studying behavior analysis or special education teachers interested in working with autistic children. The first chapter is dedicated to discussing what an activity schedule is and how your child or student will benefit. The subsequent chapter delves into the pre-requisite skills the child will need prior to beginning. The authors explain each pre-requisite skill, why it is necessary and provide examples of each skill. The next few chapters discuss how to implement the activity schedule as well as how to measure progress. They really left nothing out. Toward the end of the book, they explained what to do when the activity schedule is mastered and provided a great deal of detail on the dos and don'ts. It is clear, that the McClannahan and Krantz really want readers to be successful at creating and teaching activity schedules. They have also co-authored Teaching Conversation to Children with Autism, which is also worth checking out. My hats off to them on such an awesome educational easy to read and understand how to book.

Appropriate goals........2003-06-17

The goal of raising any child is to guide them into independance, and though many autistic children will never reach complete independance, it remains an important goal. Independance is an important factor in self-esteem and is essential for entering any portion of adult life. I was consistantly frustrated with therapy manuals which required my complete and undivided attention at all times. I'm under no delusion that I will be forever available to my autistic son, and it would be nice for me to feel that he could get up and at least dress himself at some point without my verbally prompting him.

The clear instructions and logical directives in "Activity Schedules for Children with Autism" place it on my 'highly recommended' list. While not a book I would recommend for a parent whose child has been newly diagnosed, I certainly recommend it to those parents with other therapeutic programs already in place. The activity schedules are very easily integrated into existing therapies and school environments, greatly boosting their success. I've also implimented an advanced version of activity schedules, verbally explained, with my five-year-old typical daughter - as a result the morning 'dilly-dallies' and afternoon 'hum-drums' have all but disappeared.

I would recommend that existing image programs be used whenever possible, only to cut down on the time it takes to prepare the schedules. I use Flash! Pro2, which can be found online, though there are many other graphic programs that could be used as well. (As a webmaster I've found that many of the 'web-ready' image collections contained pictures that were appropriate for this program as well as ABA and DTT programs.)

All-in-all, excellent book, flexible program, expertly explained.

'This show stinks.'- Tony Kornheiser.......2002-01-30

I read this book and became annoyed on two points. The authors incorporate and instruct in using PECS, TEACCH and ABA components throughout the book--yet fail to mention these highly useful and universally known interventions by name. This smells pretty arrogant, considering that originators of and recognized experts in these fields are alive, well---and also Ph.Ds. Two: They malign discrete trial teaching in a businesslike tone, with no proof to back their statement. Their stance: DTT does not build give and take conversation skills. However, I could not find anything in this book indicating their concept had mastered this issue either. Their supposed 'initiated interactions' are still scripted; human interaction has been replaced by reliance on the continuing existence of a picture or word to prompt a response in the form of taking action. So, it's still a duck.

The authors also make some big mental leaps from 'because' to 'therefore', in the later chapters. Perhaps they know that many parents want to believe there is something out there JUST THAT EASY, but these implied leaps of faith left me slightly offended. You know about the bridge for sale, right?

But wait, the concept does have merit, and could be a godsend for some kids and families. I am inclined to incorporate some of the concept into our own home program for dealing with my son's downtime pacing, but I think my endgoal will be for him to INITIATE a conversation with me starting with, "Mom, what can I do?"

If the authors do write a followup to this 1999 version, it would be mighty respectful of their readers and their professional peers to play it straight and help parents learn to use ABA, TEACCH and PECS concepts correctly so as to incorporate Activity Schedules effectively into their children's lives.

We have enough to worry about without wondering if we are being bamboozled. ;-)

Give your child with autism skills for independence!.......2001-04-10

This program could be adapted to work successfully for just about anyone - in fact, most of the adults I know (including myself) could benefit from some of these simple ideas. This concept is especially beneficial for helping someone who has autism develop better generalization skills.

This book will teach you how to make schedules that your child can complete on their own. Schedules that will eventually prepare them for a life in the future where they can mangage their own schedule using a regular day planner or other "socially appropriate system. The books says "As a parent of a child with autism, you have learned many coping skills that help you deal with the demands of everyday life. Teaching your child to use an activity schedule initially increases those demands, but ultimately creates some freedom for you." It does take a little work to set up the schedules at first, but it does create freedom for you and for your child - and that is a great benefit!

Book Description

In the midst of a worldwide epidemic of autism, ADD, and ADHD, this book is a message of hope to parents embarking on the challenging journey of finding proper medical care for their Autism Spectrum Disorder children. Genetic susceptibility activated by "triggers" such as pesticides and heavy metals in vaccines can lead to immune system impairment, gut dysfunction, and pathogen invasion such as yeast and viruses in many children.

This is the first book written by an experienced clinician that gives a step-by-step treatment guide for parents and doctors based on the understanding that ASD is a complex biomedical illness resulting in significant brain malnutrition. Dr. McCandless, whose grandchild with autism has inspired her "broad spectrum approach," describes important diagnostic tools needed to select appropriate treatment programs. Her book explains major therapies newly available and identifies safe and effective options for parents and physicians working together to improve the health of these special children.

Now in a second edition, the book has new material and includes an index.

Customer Reviews:

a true must have.......2007-07-10

We began intensive bio med treatment a year ago. Reading this book brought a easy understanding to the path we were about to go down. Aside from all the black and white information there was the human side. I did not feel as if someone that wrote this didn't get our world. They lived it and their need to help their grandchild made me see how my parents must look at my son.

The information I read was a driving force behind my decision to move forward with chelation, B12, and all the other pieces to my son's treatment. I needed this guide to get eveyone else on board as well. it helps family and friends understand what we live every day.

My bible for biomedical treatment of ASD.......2007-03-10

This book is utterly invaluable in determining how your child became damaged and more importantly how to undo the damage. I have recommended this book to dozens of parents of children on the spectrum and it is always top of my book list in how to help/cure your child with autism.

NEW 3rd EDITION NOW AVAILABLE.......2007-03-04

This second edition of Children With Starving Brains is now out of print. The NEW 3rd Edition is now available.

Great reference book.......2006-11-10

This book is great for anyone treating autism with biomedical interventions. Dr. McCandless explains the various treatments in a clear and concise manner. Whenever our doctor prescribes a treatment for our children with autism, I refer to this book for details.

A must have for bio-medical approach.......2006-03-23

The author of this book is the grandmother of an autistic little girl and a doctor.
She tried about everything on her granddaughter and is talking from experience !....
This book is about bio-medical approach in autism and covers topics such as the leaky gut syndrome, yeast overgrowth, vitamins & supplements, heavy metals, gluten & caseine intolerance...etc...
It's very interesting, informative, and yet it's accessible to everyone. (You can read it even if you were sleeping during science class !)

This book will help you understand what you can do (and how to do so) to improve your child's health, it will enable you to understand better your doctor's decision regarding your child, and best of all it will most likely push you to seek a qualified professional advice, someone that can give your child this comprehensive approach for autism and PDD (aka a DAN doctor).
You can find a listing of DAN (Defeat Autism Now) doctors on the Autism Research Institute website (http://www.autismwebsite.com/ari).

This book is about hope and healing, not about selling you a miracle cure ! It's about explaining to you why some things happen with our children and how to improve or correct it !

It's a must have for every parent considering this approach and I'd say a must have for every pediatrician who doesn't know a thing about autism, unfortunately they're legion...

Take this step toward your child's recovery !

Incorporating Social Goals In The Classroom: A Guide for Teachers and Parents of Children w/ High-Functioning Autism/ Asperger Syndrome

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Very useful and positive
Bought the book too soon.
Classroom success!
How to KNOW if your child is making social progress!!
A great pleasure to read for practical advice

Incorporating Social Goals In The Classroom: A Guide for Teachers and Parents of Children w/ High-Functioning Autism/ Asperger Syndrome
Rebecca A. Moyes
Manufacturer: JESSICA KINGSLEY PUBLISHERS
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ASIN: 185302967X

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This book provides practical, hands-on strategies to teach social skills to children with high-functioning autism and Asperger Syndrome. It includes a detailed description of the social deficits of these children as they appear in the classroom - difficulties with such things as understanding idioms, taking turns in conversation, understanding and using tone of voice and body language - and ways to address them. Instruction is included in the book to enhance the development of appropriate, measureable, and meaningful individualized education plans (IEPs) to incorporate social goals. Lesson plans are included to facilitate the ability to 'teach' these social goals. Parents will find this text an excellent training tool to help develop social education curriculums for their children, and teachers will find it particularly helpful as an easy-to-read manual containing many 'nuts and bolts' strategies to utilize in the classroom.

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Very useful and positive.......2007-06-23

Although I haven't purchased a copy of this book, a read a copy that I borrowed from a library, and I find it very useful and positive.

As a middle-aged adult with Asperger's Syndrome, I know how useful and helpful a book like this would have been if one had existed when I was in elementary school, as well as if the social training programs that this book's author recommends had existed back then. I was in special ed classes from the ages of 6 to 14, and although they were very helpful in giving me every chance to achieve academically, they did not give me the social skills training that I needed. On a positive note, the peers I had in the special ed classes I was in were also quite advanced intellectually (or at least average intellectually), and this, as well as the work my teachers had me doing, helped me to mature intellectually more than I would have if I had been put in with kids who were much more limited intellectually. I was put in with those who had behaviour problems, and also those who probably had A.D.D. and A.D.H.D., as well as with others with A.S., and all of them were fairly advanced (or at least average) intellectually. One problem, however, was that they did not give me the social skills training that I needed, and, unfortuantely, I still didn't have the social skills that I needed even after graduating from a regular high school. I might add that my elementary school years were from 1965 to 1973.

Bought the book too soon........2007-03-25

This book is geared towards children who are already speaking and who have mediocre social skills. I was excited to get this book so I could help my kindergarten age son, whos teachers are having a hard time setting the goals I'M most concerned about (not through lack of trying, we all just seem at a loss as of WHAT and HOW to break down the goals into an IEP format that is recognizable and measurable.) Unfortunatley my son rarely speaks and seems unable to bridge the gap between himself and other children (although he is aware of and obviously WANTS to interact on most occasions.) So, although this book seems as though it will be a WONDERFUL help in years to come, until then it's not really something we can put to use.

Classroom success!.......2004-12-16

My son's teacher has been using this wonderful book to help my child improve his social skills. We are already seeing him take turns in converstion instead of interrupting everyone.He is also showing a better understanding of personal space.I am lucky to have a teacher that is so in tune and concerned with offering these types of lessons in the classroom. She recently incorporated stress and anxiety management(which is also an issue) with the help of a new curriculum called the "Children's Awareness Curriculum".

I recommend both of these guides for teachers with or without special needs children.

How to KNOW if your child is making social progress!!.......2003-04-25

I bought this book as a result of getting my son's IEP back with vague social goals and no way to tell if he was progressing. Most schools do not know how to write social goals, let alone make them measurable. It is our job as parents to find the answers the school can't or won't find. I rejected the social goals on his IEP and went in search for an answer. This book was it!
I read it in a few hours and had complete understanding of the concepts and loved how the goals were actually measurable. I had a meeting with the school psychologist and presented ideas from the book to her (at her request I also lent her the book). The ideas are practical, do not cost the school money and not that much extra work. Because of this book I will now know how my son is actually progressing in the areas of social skills and the team will be able to know if their interventions are working or if we need to change them.
**My son has NLD which is debatable as to whether it is in the autism spectrum. I found some assessment questions & goals were not applicable to my son. If my child had HFA or AS I would have given the book 5 stars.

A great pleasure to read for practical advice.......2003-02-04

While not as weighty as some other social skill oriented books, Moyes' book is probably more accessible to the average parent and teacher. It is a relatively short book and easily read. The references are good and there is no scent of snake oil from the overall product.

While notionally the book is about framing individualised education plans (IEPs), the bulk of the book is taken up with explanations of Asperger syndrome, its manifestations, assessment and various interventions. Practically speaking, the sections on assessment will probably be of more interest to teachers than parents.

There is a long chapter covering interventions and it is reasonably comprehensive. The author has clearly tried to position the book between the professional literature on interventions and the barely above anecdotal. And it works surprising well. Each of the inteventions is reviewed sparingly but fairly. At all times the emphasis is on listing advantages and disadvantages. The chapter on IEPs covers all the relevant requirements but isn't slow to point out the problems to be encountered. Given the intensive requirements of interventions, reading Succeeding with Interventions for Asperger Syndrome Adolescents will flesh out the issues for professionals and parents.

All in all I found this a very remarkable book, and worth at least twice its weight in gold.

A Parent's Guide to Asperger Syndrome and High-Functioning Autism: How to Meet the Challenges and Help Your Child Thrive

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My favorite for HFA parents!
Packed with information, a must read for new diagnosis
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Must read!

A Parent's Guide to Asperger Syndrome and High-Functioning Autism: How to Meet the Challenges and Help Your Child Thrive
Sally Ozonoff , Geraldine Dawson , and James McPartland
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Asperger Syndrome and high-functioning autism are detected earlier and more accurately today than ever before. Children and teens with these disorders often stand out for their precocious intelligence and language abilities--yet profound social difficulties can limit every aspect of their lives. This hopeful, compassionate guide shows parents how to work with their child's unique impairments and capabilities to help him or her learn to engage more fully with the world and live as self-sufficiently as possible. From leading experts in the field, the book is packed with practical ideas for helping children relate more comfortably to peers,learn the rules of appropriate behavior, and participate more fully in school and family life. It also explains what scientists currently know about autistic spectrum disorders and how they are diagnosed and treated. Real-life success stories, problem-solving ideas, and matter-of-fact advice on everything from educational placements to career planning make this an indispensable reference that families will turn to again and again.

Customer Reviews:

not comprehensive .......2007-09-10

This book is ok if you are just beginning to understand aspergers, but it doesn't have the practical advice implied, and it's not as comprehensive as Atwood's books.

My favorite for HFA parents!.......2007-01-26

I have read several books on ASD and this one was by far the most helpful. Most books are aimed at younger and more severely affected children, so it was so helpful to read detailed information concerning older childre, adolescents, and adults. As both a parent of a PDD-NOS child and an adult with some autistic-spectrum traits myself, I can attest that the information on learning styles and social difficulties is dead-on.

As an aside, I was surprised that the book mentioned nothing about one major problem common to HFA children and adults: a severe difficulty with recognizing faces.

Packed with information, a must read for new diagnosis.......2007-01-22

Our son's psychologist recommended this book following his Asperger's diagnosis and it has been tremendously useful already. We were able to gain understanding of our son with every chapter and implement new strategies immediately with positive results. This book has so much information in such a tiny space that you can read and re-read this many times and still glean more information. It helps you to understand what Asperger's is, why your child does what s/he does, and most importantly how to work with your child, teachers, and others to make life enjoyable and more functional again. I highly recommend this book to any parent of a newly diagnosed child. When you finish this book, you should read Thinking in Pictures by Temple Grandin - another fascinating and useful perspective on the ASD world of your child.

Positive Outlook.......2007-01-09

This book was refreshing in that it focuses on how to use the strengths that ASD children possess in order to work through some of the difficulties they may face. This approach gave me a different way of viewing my son - a little guy with many tools that will help him overcome the challenges that will come his way.

Must read!.......2006-07-11

This book provides really good insights into children with Asperger Syndrome and High Functioning Autism. Recommended to me by a school social worker, and I understand why.

Could It Be Autism?: A Parent's Guide to the First Signs and Next Steps

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The best book to read if you are wondering if your child has autism
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A good place to start for a young child
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Could It Be Autism?: A Parent's Guide to the First Signs and Next Steps
Nancy Wiseman
Manufacturer: Broadway
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If you have questions or concerns about your child’s social, emotional, or behavioral development, you’re not alone. The number of children affected by autism—an umbrella term for a wide spectrum of disorders that includes “classic” autism, Asperger's syndrome, and Rett syndrome—is growing every year. Most children are not diagnosed until they start school. But developmental problems can be recognized in infants as young as four months old. Early intervention can vastly improve a child’s chances for a successful outcome and recovery. Could It Be Autism? provides vital information so you can recognize the red flags of developmental delays and begin treatment based on those first signs.

Nancy Wiseman is the founder and president of First Signs, the organization dedicated to educating parents, clinicians, and physicians on the early identification of and intervention for developmental delays. She is also the mother of a child who was diagnosed with autism at the age of two, and she draws on her own experiences as well as the latest research to present real strategies. Emphasizing warning signs, she describes the most important milestones at each stage of a child’s growth, including things parents and pediatricians often overlook. She also empowers parents to act on their instincts and initial concern, rather than to “wait and see,” which is often encouraged.

The book explains the steps parents can take to confirm or rule out a developmental delay or disorder. It details various diagnoses and show how sometimes multiple diagnoses may apply. But even more valuable is the information on how to design and implement the best intervention plan based on a child’s unique developmental profile. Different treatments and therapies are outlined so parents can explore and understand what may work best for their child, based on his or her particular strengths and weaknesses.

Ultimately, Could It Be Autism? is about giving parents hope--hope that they can know one way or the other where their child is developmentally and hope that they can give their child what he or she needs to have the best life possible.

Customer Reviews:

A Must Read .......2007-01-24

Recently my son was diagnosed with PDD NOS. In the search for answers I started to educate myself by buying some books on Autism in addition to seeking out other parents/professionals who were knowledgeable about this diagnosis. Could It Be Autism is an excellent resource to read if you are a parent who questions if your son/daughter may have a diagnosis that falls on the autism spectrum. It is comprehensive in terms of offering suggestions on how to set up a treatment team for your child. It also covers the need for you to become your child's greatest advocate, how to do this, and why it is critial in terms of getting him/her the help needed. This book is more than an intellectual exercise like so many written are. It is easy to read, offers hands on practical things that you as a parent can do to help your child, and it is written from the authors heart. In it she shares a piece of her story in terms of her own child's disabilities. This book is realisic and at the same time shows you that there is hope for all children on the Autism Spectrum to do better given the right treatment program be put into place. This author walks you through the steps. Reading her book added hope back into what felt like my world of darkness and despair discovering my son's diagnosis. It also empowered me as a parent with practical steps I could take to help him get the help he needs even in the midst of still going through the grieving process. This author has a great deal of insight and valueable feedback to offer other parents who have children diagnosed on the autism spectrum. She has walked in our shoes through her daughers diagnoses and how it has changed her life too. You get the sense that she cares for the parents and children out there who are experiencing the same trials and issues. I have found there are other good books to be found on the topic of Autism. There are also very bad ones to avoid. No book can cover every topic or concern a parent may have. However, this book is A MUST READ in that it lays out the foundation and map you will need to help get on the right track in terms of helping your child recover. I highly recommend it.

The best book to read if you are wondering if your child has autism.......2007-01-20

My granddaughter, now 20 months old, was found to have speech delay two months ago. While researching speech delay causes and treatment I became concerned that she might have autism spectrum disorder. My wife, daughter ,and even the speech therapist all believe that I am overly concerned. I truly hope that they are right and I am wrong,but after reading this book, I know that my granddaughter urgently needs a thorough developmental evaluation so that early intervention, if needed, can be started as soon as possible. If you have concerns that a child of yours or in your family is showing some of the signs of developmental delay, please don't just wait and hope for a change to occur.Instead, BUY THIS BOOK NOW BACAUSE IT IS THE BEST PLACE TO START. As stated in the preface, not all theories of etiology or treatment are discussed.It isn't titled "The encyclopedia of autism"It is, however,a SUPERB "Parent's Guide to the First Signs and Next Steps"for those wondering if their child is showing signs that might indicate autism.

Our family thanks you!.......2006-09-01

As a mother of four children, I have learned to trust my gut feeling. Do not listen to what others tell you, but trust yourself. I always thought my children were different. They had certain characteristics that I did not see in other children their age. But even though I knew that something was not quite right, I did not research further until my pediatrician mentioned the word autism. He said that my 15 month old son was showing some "red flags" for autism. To me, that was such a scary word, a word I knew nothing about. I pictured my son growing up in his own world, sitting in a corner by himself, banging his head against a wall. That is what I thought Autism was. It was not until I read this book that everything changed.

Not only did this book make me realize that my kids did show red flags for autism, but it helped me to accept that something was not quite right with them, and that getting a diagnosis would not be the end, but a beginnning. When you know what you are dealing with, you know how to get help. This book gave me the push I needed to seek screening for my children, and thank you Nancy, because my children needed this. 3 of my 4 children have been diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder, and your book helped us not only recognize the signs, but to accept the diagnosis, and lead us on the path of what to do next.

If you have concerns about a childs development, then this is the book for you. Not only does it cover autism, but it touches on other developmental disabilities as well. The book is well written and very easy to read. It is not filled with a bunch of hard to understand medical jargon. It is clear, concise, to the point, but most of all informative. Thank you Nancy Wiseman!

A good place to start for a young child.......2006-08-03

Could it be Autism? is the only book on Autism that I have found that has addressed the signs in the early years. It is a good place to start if you have concerns about your child, however if you still have concerns after reading the book then I would deffinatly look at more comprehensive books such as the OASIS guide. As someone says she left out a lot of other good options such as OT and the gf/cf diet. It is also seemed to be geared towards the lower functioning end of Autism and does almost nothing to address those children who are on the higher functioning end of Autism.

You helped me.......2006-07-09

The book is exactly what parents should read. If you are concerned about your child, this book will help you identify if it is autism. If you want to know what signs to look for, this book is the one.

Adolescents on the Autism Spectrum: A Parent's Guide to the Cognitive, Social, Physical, and Transition Needs ofTeenagers with Autism Spectrum Disorders

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Fills in a lot of gaps
Craving Information on Adolescents on the Spectrum?
A Treasure trove for Parents of Autistic youngsters
Detailed and helpful for parents
Helpful stuff

Adolescents on the Autism Spectrum: A Parent's Guide to the Cognitive, Social, Physical, and Transition Needs ofTeenagers with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Chantal Sicile-Kira
Manufacturer: Perigee Trade
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ASIN: 0399532366

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From the award-winning author of Autism Spectrum Disorders, comes Adolescents on the Autism Spectrum, a complete guide to the cognitive, emotional, social, and physical needs of preteens and teenagers with autistic disorders, ranging from the relatively mild Asperger's Syndrome to more severe ability impairment. Using clear examples, practical advice, and supportive insights, this book covers:

- Health risks such as seizures and depression
- Treatments, therapies, and teaching strategies
- Teaching skills to cope with puberty, self-care, and social skills
- Teenage emotions, sexuality, appropriate relationships, and dating
- Middle school, high school, and developing an Individual Educational Program
- Preparing for life after high school

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Fills in a lot of gaps.......2007-07-30

My son is too old for "early intervention" and is definitely on the high functioning end of the continuum, which has made it difficult at time to find resources. So many books (and programs) are geared toward early intervention - which is fantastic - but we're past that point. A good percentage of the rest are geared towards kids not as lucky as mine who face much greater challenges and limitations.

This book deals with issues across the spectrum and functional level continuum specifically in relation with the issues and challenges adolescence poses for both kids and the adults in their lives. It is readable - the language is comfortable, the tone is positive and motivational, the ideas and suggestions are, for the most part, accessible to most people. Maybe a little too much emphasis of self-sacrifice, but that is offset by the chapters on balancing the needs of the family, couple and neurotypical siblings with the affected child.

Recommended highly for parents charting the rapids of adolescence in the lop-sided ASD rowboat.

Craving Information on Adolescents on the Spectrum?.......2007-05-27

Wow, finally some brave soul has ventured into the never, never land of discussion on this thorny topic - adolescents on the autism spectrum. I am a parent of a child with ASD and a Speech Language Pathologist working with adolescents on the spectrum. Ms. Sicile-Kira has a good start delving into the topic. Like most information I find on ASD these days, it is pitched towards individuals who are very high functioning. That leaves many of us in the dark about the dilemmas our less functional children may face. She touches on some weighty subjects like sex, drugs, and college (forgot the rock and roll!). She does a nice job explaining options for kids who have that many options ahead of them. We are still awaiting information for kids who pass through puberty and do not gain many of the skills Ms. Sicile-Kira discusses. I believe it will be a helpful start for many families and professionals, however, I still think it is time to take my pen in hand and talk about some of the more nitty gritty aspects of parenting more affected kids.

A Treasure trove for Parents of Autistic youngsters.......2007-04-10

Chantal Sicile-Kira wrote the definitive guide to the Needs of Autistic teenagers. Parents, this treasure trove of thought and action provoking material is a must have to help your youngster grow into an adult you can be proud of.

Detailed and helpful for parents.......2006-08-23

As a school system employee, I have worked with many students in the past years that fall on the Autism Spectrum. Recent research indicates that 1 in 166 people fall somewhere on the autism spectrum. Such children can be extremely challenging for parents, but parents with the right information can be empowered to help their child improve. This book is an excellent and detailed resource for many of the issues parents face in raising a child on the Autism spectrum. The book begins with a great description of Autism, and is especially useful for parents who are reading their first book on autism. The book moves into more inspirational mode, and discusses the importance of acceptance and a positive attitude in the face of adversity. The book continues with information and strategies on how to cope at the family level (e.g. non-disabled peers relationship with an autistic peer and the challenges for married couples). It also discusses strategies to talk to teens about puberty, the birds and the bees, and proper hygiene. A strength of the book is the detail it goes into. For example, the author discusses strategies in dealing with teens who have sensory issues and don't want to comb their hair, etc... The book also supplies valuable information about transition to high-school and beyond, and future employment. It also educates parents about special education law. I would recommend this book as a great resource for parents of children with an Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Helpful stuff.......2006-07-24

"Chantal Sicile-Kira has written a book for parents that does not steer them down an agenda-filled path. She has instead selflessly provided readers with their fullest possible options towards the care of their autistic adolescents. Furthermore, she backs her writing up with testimony from many of the world's most notable people diagnosed along the spectrum. A thorough effort. Parents would be well-served to purchase this book."

Helping a Child with Nonverbal Learning Disorder or Asperger's Syndrome: A Parent's Guide

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Look inside the mind of a child or adult with NLD or AS
Helping a CHild with Nonverbal Learning Disorder or Asperger's Syndrome: A Parent's Guide
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Perfect 1st book for information about NLD

Helping a Child with Nonverbal Learning Disorder or Asperger's Syndrome: A Parent's Guide
Kathryn Stewart
Manufacturer: New Harbinger Publications
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Look inside the mind of a child or adult with NLD or AS.......2006-12-10

I hope when you read this book you endure through the first 63 pages of tedious technical differential diagnosis to make it to page 64. It is on pages 64 and 65 when this book paints in vivid colors the NLD and AS experience, as if you could briefly experience it yourself. Ms. Stewart explains what some have called "rigidity" in affected invididuals as their preference for generating "scripts" [essentially memorized responses] and interacting with life through their "scripts". Many parents and teachers make the mistake of trying to 'light fires' under NLD/AS children, but Ms. Stewart explains their slow processing speed as a need to translate the world into their own organized system before they can respond. I have given this book the highest rating - 5 stars - because author Stewart's look into the process of the NLD/AS mind is enthralling insight.

The book promises more than it can deliver. Six dense chapters follow the insights presented on page 63 and 64, but only on pages 126-127 "Practice Activities" do I find practical ideas that might make a difference. And too much of the book is devoted to school success concerns and too little on assisting NLD/AS children to developing lives outside school. Some suggestions seem almost silly: buy a watch for your child. list key words in assignments. These aren't deep insights, the suggestions should have been limited to ideas that are distinctly different than helping any child without NLD or AS.

Helping a CHild with Nonverbal Learning Disorder or Asperger's Syndrome: A Parent's Guide.......2006-07-24

This is a good book. It has practical tips that can be immediately utilized. It also goes into how you can help your child at school with IEPs, etc. I would recommend it as a supplemental book for parents with children having this problem.

Derivative.......2005-09-11

It seems like this book just copied information from earlier books on the subject and rushed to capitalize on the increase of AS diagnoses. Atwood's book is far more interesting, informative and original. I've seen this woman speak as well, and she seems a bit unclear.

Aspie Mom.......2005-08-04

As a mom of an 8 yo with Asperger's, I am always looking for new ways to help my son. This book just wasn't helpful to me. It could be my son's ADHD makes his issues so much different than those she addressed. I just didn't find anything in there to help him so I didn't bother finishing it.

I borrowed it from the library and for that I am thankful.

Perfect 1st book for information about NLD.......2003-04-25

If you want to know more about NLD and interventions for this disorder; this is the perfect "starter book." Although I have heard many people say this book is geared for parents/educators with older NLD kids, I feel it is important to read, no matter what the age of your NLDer.
It gives all the traits on NLD (along with checklists), the thoughtful opinions of the author as to what category NLD should be under and ways to help an NLDer of any age.
What I really like beside the above is how the author makes sure the reader understands the importance of trying to get our NLDers prepared for independent life. If you have a young child with NLD, reading these "insights" is sure to help you to be wary of overcompensating for your childs disability while at the same time giving your child what he/she needs. By explaining some problems "older" NLDer's have-such as hygiene; it helped me to recognize the importance of working on these issues now before they become a problem. You won't understand this concept fully until you read the book yourself.
The book is an easy read, gives you a lot of information so you will understand and know how to help your NLD child.
IF you have an AS child, I think this book would also be good but I felt it gave more insight into NLD than it did AS.

Realizing the College Dream With Autism or Asperger Syndrome: A Parent's Guide to Student Success

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A Wealth of Knowledge
An excellent resource!
A must read for parents and professionals

Realizing the College Dream With Autism or Asperger Syndrome: A Parent's Guide to Student Success
Ann Palmer
Manufacturer: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
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A Wealth of Knowledge.......2007-07-11

This book is an invaluable resource for all college students and parents not just students with autism. A wealth of knowledge, I found myself using multiple color highlighters throughout this book b/c there were so many important things I wanted to remember and use.

An excellent resource!.......2007-06-19

"Realizing the College Dream with Autism or Asperger Syndrome" by Ann Palmer is a 'must read' for any parent whose child is preparing for the transition beyond high school. A step-by-step practical guide to making the college decision and to achieving college success, this book handily addresses the concerns and issues all parents face regardless of a child's need level. As my own son with AS prepares for college in the fall, I am comforted by and look forward to incorporating Mrs. Palmer's tried-and-true methods for both realizing and holding onto the dream throughout his college years.

A must read for parents and professionals.......2006-07-05

Ann Palmer shares the information that she learned on her own journey to enlighten those who venture on this path. The chapter on summer learning sessions and college strategies will assist parents as they plan and prepare their child on the spectrum for college life. Professionals supporting these students will gain a better understanding of the difficulties that these bright students encounter. More than a personal story, Ann uses her knowledge and experience as a professional to mentor parents, professionals and individuals on the spectrum as they enter this new life phase.

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