First Year Autism Spectrum Disorders An Essential Guide for Your Newly

Informationen zum Autor Nancy D. Wiseman is the founder and president of First Signs, Inc. Her 12-year-old daughter, Sarah, was diagnosed with autism at age two. They live in Merrimac, Massachusetts. Klappentext An essential guide for managing all aspects of a child's autism in the crucial stage after diagnosis! from the founder of the national nonprofit organization First Signs Zusammenfassung When parents learn that their child has autism, the news can be devastating, even paralyzing. Meanwhile, the first 12 months after diagnosis are the most important when it comes to intervention. As a parent of a child with autism, Nancy D. Wiseman knows firsthand how difficult it can be to unravel complex issues, discover what questions to ask, and find effective treatments. In this landmark guide, Wiseman offers both compassionate insight and a wealth of information for diagnoses from Asperger's to classic autism. Day by day, week by week, month by month, The First Year: Autism Spectrum Disorders walks parents through a wide range of medical and lifestyle concerns, helps them navigate the healthcare, insurance, and educational systems, and ensures the best possible outcome for their child.

Produktdetails

• Autoren: Nancy Wiseman, Nancy D. Wiseman
• Verlag: Perseus Books Uk
• Inhalt: Buch
• Produktform: Taschenbuch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 19.04.2008
• Thema: Ratgeber > Gesundheit; Naturwissenschaften, Medizin, Informatik, Technik > Medizin > Klinische Fächer
• EAN: 9781600940651
• ISBN: 978-1-60094-065-1
• Anzahl Seiten: 368
• Themen: PSYCHOLOGY / Psychopathology / Autism Spectrum Disorders, MEDICAL / Neurology, FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS / Children with Special Needs, FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS / Autism Spectrum Disorders, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Popular medicine and health, Autism & Asperger's Syndrome, Coping with / advice about physical impairments / disability, HEALTH & FITNESS / Disability