Act early against autism : give your child a fighting chance from the start

Title:

Act early against autism : give your child a fighting chance from the start

Author:

Lytel, Jayne.

ISBN:

9780399533945

Edition:

1st ed.

Publication Information:

New York : Perigee, c2008.

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Jayne Lytel was a successful syndicated columnist when her son Leo was diagnosed with autism. Using her reporting skills to better understand her son's health issues, she helped Leo gain essential abilities. After four years of therapy, he no longer meets the diagnostic criteria for autism, attends a mainstream school, and is a thriving, healthy child. Act Early Against Autism is a practical and empowering guide for parents on how early intervention can change their child's future.

Includes information on:

- How to recognize early symptoms
- Financial challenges
- Alternative treatments
- Devising and revising therapies

Foreword	p. xvii
Introduction	p. xxi
1 Leo's Story: The Power of Acting Early	p. 1
2 Something's Not Right: Warning Signs	p. 36
3 Evaluation and Diagnosis	p. 56
4 Coping with a Diagnosis: What You and Your Family Are In For	p. 77
5 Understanding Autism: A Spectrum of Clues	p. 91
6 Promising Treatments	p. 100
7 Alternative Therapies	p. 135
8 Educating Your Child: Getting It Right	p. 155
9 Advocating for Your Child's Rights	p. 169
10 The Financial Toll: Who Pays for What, and How to Cope with the Strain on Your Pocketbook	p. 186
Afterword	p. 201
Autism Overload: Where to Find Reliable Online Information About Autism	p. 211
Endnotes	p. 229
Bibliography	p. 231
Index	p. 233

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