The first year : autism spectrum disorders : an essential guide for the newly diagnosed child

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Wiseman, Nancy D.

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9781600940651

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Cambridge, MA : Da Capo Lifelong, c2009.

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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.

Notas del autor

Nancy D. Wiseman is founder and president of First Signs, Inc., a national nonprofit organization whose mission is to educate parents and professionals about the early signs of autism and related disorders. She is the mother of thirteen-year-old Sarah, who was diagnosed with autism at age two. They live in Merrimac, Massachusetts.

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Library Journal Review

Verdict: A comprehensive guide for parents coping with their child's recent autism spectrum diagnosis. Strongly recommended for consumer health collections. Background: Wiseman's excellent hands-on overview of the first-year following a child's diagnosis is based on her experience as president of First Signs, Inc., a national organization she founded to educate parents and professionals about the early signs of autism syndromes. Like Bryan Jepson in Changing the Course of Autism, Wiseman tries to stretch the understanding of autism from purely neurological/behavioral impairments to encompass "the entire body, including the brain, gut, and immune and metabolic systems." The book lays out day-by day, month-by-month guidelines for emotional acceptance and handling the details of home care, special education, insurance and medical costs, and negotiating with medical agencies and social bureaucracies.-James Swanton, Harlem Hosp. Lib., New York (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

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Kenneth Bock, MD, FAAP, FACN, CNS

Foreword	p. xiii
Introduction	p. xvii
Day 1 Learning: What Are Autism Spectrum Disorders?	p. 1
Living: Affirming the Diagnosis	p. 15
Day 2 Learning: Are You Doubting the Diagnosis or Denying It?	p. 19
Living: Getting a Quick Start and a Second Opinion	p. 24
Day 3 Learning: The Top Ten Most Essential Actions	p. 33
Living: Living with Autism, an Olympic Challenge	p. 37
Day 4 Learning: Is Recovery Possible?	p. 40
Living: Understanding, Accepting, and Embracing the Diagnosis	p. 47
Day 5 Learning: Getting Organized, Informed, and Connected	p. 50
Living: Managing the Business of Recovery	p. 57
Day 6 Learning: Navigating Long Waiting Lists	p. 62
Living: Begin to Assemble Your "A" Team	p. 64
Day 7 Learning: Defining Your Role and Your Family's Role	p. 79
Living: The Journey Ahead	p. 84
First-Week Milestone	p. 87
Week 2 Learning: Diagnosis Is Not Enough	p. 89
Living: Understanding Your Child's Individual Profile	p. 94
Week 3 Learning: Autism's Underlying Biomedical Factors	p. 101
Living: Finding the Right Biomedical Specialist	p. 105
Week 4 Learning: Early Intervention	p. 110
Living: How to Access Early Intervention Services	p. 115
First-Month Milestone	p. 121
Month 2 Learning: Know Your Rights; Know Your Insurance	p. 123
Living: The Financials: Planning Ahead	p. 144
Month 3 Learning: Taking a Balanced, Integrated Approach to Intervention	p. 154
Living: Getting to Know the Treatments Available	p. 160
Month 4 Learning: Making Observations and Understanding What They Mean	p. 188
Living: An Example of Integrated Therapy	p. 193
Month 5 Learning: Understanding Your Child's Educational Needs	p. 203
Living: Finding the Appropriate School Program	p. 210
Month 6 Learning: Preparing for the Educational Planning Process: Getting Your Ducks in a Row	p. 214
Living: Navigating the Public School System	p. 217
Half-Year Milestone	p. 231
Month 7 Learning: When You're Not Getting What You Need from Your School District	p. 233
Living: Learning How to Advocate for Your Child	p. 239
Month 8 Learning: Identifying Coexisting Conditions	p. 254
Living: More about Peeling Away the Layers	p. 258
Month 9 Learning: Feeling Isolated, Staying Positive	p. 265
Living: Finding Resources and Building Your Support System	p. 270
Month 10 Learning: Refining Your Child's Treatments	p. 276
Living: Assessing Your Professional Team and Using It Wisely	p. 282
Month 11 Learning: Defining and Measuring Success: Assessing Your Mission and Goals	p. 286
Living: More about Goals: Is There a Difference Between Your Stated Goals and Your "Real" Goals?	p. 290
Month 12 Learning: Finding Balance, Knowing You Have Made a Difference	p. 292
Living: Feeling Empowered, Finding Joy and Humor in Your Life	p. 296
Appendix 1 The Early Indicators of Autism	p. 303
Appendix 2 A Strawman Treatment Development Process	p. 309
Glossary	p. 313
Notes	p. 321
Acknowledgments	p. 331
Index	p. 335