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| Children With Special Needs |
| Autism Spectrum Disorders |
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Summary
Summary
For parents of children with autism, research is a full-time job. For parents with limited time, ability, or resources to do this, Ken Siri and Tony Lyons have compiled the latest in autism theory, research, and treatment. Cutting-Edge Therapies for Autism contains contributions from more than eighty experts on a variety of therapies, models, and multifaceted evaluation and treatment centers. Each contributor gives the reader a basic description of the topic, including its scientific rationale, development, risks, and benefits. Siri and Lyons include the therapies of the future, focusing on current clinical trials, ongoing research, and the researchers striving to better understand autism and find new treatments.
Author Notes
Ken Siri, also the author of Cutting-Edge Therapies for Autism, is the single parent of a boy with autism. He is the founder and president of Consilium Global Research, a Wall Street advisory firm. Ken is active in the autism community in New York City, where he and his son reside.Tony Lyons is a publishing and copyright attorney and the publisher of Skyhorse Publishing. He lives and works in New York City.
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Library Journal Review
When initially faced with their child's diagnosis of an autism spectrum disorder (ASD), parents may wonder where to turn for background information that will enable them to converse knowledgeably with their child's medical and educational team. This increasingly common diagnosis is particularly perplexing as the causes are still under debate and the treatment options are extremely varied. Experts emphasize that what is helpful for one child with ASD might not work for another. Siri and Lyons, both parents of autistic children, have compiled a useful compendium of research reviews from a wide variety of experts. Essay content ranges from highly technical to very lay-oriented, but all provide an interesting overview of current treatment options. Readers will find a selection of both conventional and alternative therapies. The editors plan to update the volume annually to reflect new research in this field. The volume concludes with a lengthy list of contact information for organizations and schools. VERDICT Parents and teachers seeking innovative ways to assist children with autism will find this a very useful resource.-Tina Neville, Univ. of South Florida at St. Petersburg Lib. (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
