The Autism Sourcebook: Everything You Need to Know About Diagnosis, Treatment, C

Description: The Autism Sourcebook by Karen Siff Exkorn Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description Useful for parents and loved ones of children with autism, the author shares knowledge about the following what the diagnosis really means, and understanding and accessing treatment options. It also deals with: knowing your childs rights in the school system; coping with common marital stress; and making the stigma of autism a thing of the past. Publisher Description Practical advice and information from the worlds foremost experts on autism -- and a mothers own hard-won lessons from helping her son recover from the disorderWhen Karen Siff Exkorns son, Jake, was diagnosed with autism, she struggled to pull together comprehensive information about the disorder. Fortunately, she was able to educate herself quickly, and her extensive at-home treatment of her son led to his amazing full recovery. But the journey wasnt easy, and now, in The Autism Sourcebook, Siff Exkorn offers parents the wisdom she wishes shed had at the beginning.Recent studies show that there is a worldwide epidemic of autism. More than 1.5 million people are affected in the United States alone, with one in every 166 children diagnosed. Early detection and early intervention are two of the key factors in improving prognosis -- but too often, writes Siff Exkorn, parents get bogged down in denial or confusion about the still mysterious disorder, and are unable to take the necessary steps. Providing accessible medical information gleaned from the worlds foremost experts, Siff Exkorn offers an inside look at families with children who have autism, and ties in her own firsthand experience as a parent. The author shares valuable knowledge about the following:What the diagnosis really meansUnderstanding and accessing treatment optionsKnowing your childs rights in the school systemCoping with common marital and familial stressMaking the stigma of autism a thing of the pastWith extensive appendices, including the Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddlers, Diagnostic Criteria for the Five Pervasive Developmental Disorders, and carefully selected lists of Internet resources, recommended readings, and top autism organizations worldwide, The Autism Sourcebook is the single most comprehensive, practical resource available to parents and loved ones of children with autism. Author Biography After her sons recovery from autism, Karen Siff Exkorn made it her mission to reach out as a consultant to other families living with autism. With a B.A. from Brown University and an M.A. from New York University, she is a frequent lecturer at universities and autism organizations across the country. She and her husband recently established the Siff Exkorn Family Foundation, which provides funding for research and treatment of autism. Details ISBN 006085975X ISBN-13 9780060859756 Title The Autism Sourcebook Author Karen Siff Exkorn Format Paperback Year 2008 Pages 432 Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Inc GE_Item_ID:6546657; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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