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Summary
Newly revised and updated, this award-winning guide covers every aspect of understanding and living with autism today
Comprehensive and authoritative, Autism Spectrum Disorders explains all aspects of the condition, and is written for parents, educators, caregivers, and others looking for accurate information and expert insight. Newly updated to reflect the latest research, treatment methods, and DSM-V criteria, this invaluable book covers:
* The causes of autism spectrum disorders
* Getting an accurate diagnosis
* Treatments based on behavioral, psychological, and biomedical interventions
* Coping strategies for families and education needs and programs
* Living and working conditions for adults with ASD
* Community interaction and teaching strategies and resources for educators and other professionals
**Best Book on Autism for 2017 --Healthline
Author Notes
Chantal Sicile-Kira is an award-winning author of five books about autism and the founder of AutismCollege.com, which, provides practical information and training. Visit her website at ChantalSicile-Kira.com.
Table of Contents
| Acknowledgments | p. xi |
| Foreword | p. xiii |
| Preface | p. xvii |
| About This Book | p. xxi |
| Chapter 1 The Myths and History of Autism Spectrum Disorder | p. 1 |
| Chapter 2 What Is Autism Spectrum Disorder and How to Know If a Person Has ASD | p. 18 |
| Chapter 3 What Causes Autism Spectrum Disorder and Why Do People with ASD Act the Way They Do? | p. 34 |
| Chapter 4 Newly Diagnosed Adults and Parents of Children with ASD: After the Diagnosis | p. 57 |
| Chapter 5 Treatments, Therapies, and Interventions | p. 89 |
| Chapter 6 Family Life | p. 133 |
| Chapter 7 Education | p. 180 |
| Chapter 8 Community Life | p. 247 |
| Chapter 9 Adults Living and Working with Autism Spectrum Disorder | p. 287 |
| Closing Comments | p. 321 |
| Resources | p. 325 |
| Bibliography | p. 343 |
| Index | p. 359 |
