ABSTRACT

Parent’s Quick Start Guide to Autism provides parents and caregivers with an immediate overview of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and steps they can take to support and encourage their child.

Each chapter is packed with detailed and helpful information, covering what to do at home and at school, how to avoid common mistakes, and how (and when) to seek professional help. Summary and resource sections at the end of each chapter give quick guidance to busy readers. Topics include occupational therapy, applied behavior analysis (ABA), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), interventions, and more.

Offering straightforward, easy to understand, and evidence-based information, this book is a go-to resource for caregivers parenting a child with autism.

chapter |4 pages

Introduction

chapter 1|10 pages

Autism

chapter 3|10 pages

Medication

chapter 4|14 pages

Supplements and Nutrition

chapter 5|14 pages

Applied Behavior Analysis

chapter 6|10 pages

Speech and Language Therapy

chapter 7|8 pages

Occupational Therapy

chapter 8|10 pages

Physical Therapy and Exercise

chapter 9|11 pages

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

chapter 10|16 pages

Toilet Training, Feeding, and Sleeping

chapter 11|9 pages

Teacher Collaboration

chapter 12|16 pages

Effective IEPs and IFSPs