The Parent?s Autism Sourcebook: A Comprehensive Guide to Screenings, Treatments, Services, and Organizations

Kim Mack Rosenberg

abr 2015 · Distribuido por Simon and Schuster

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A one-stop compendium for parents of children with autism.

The most recent studies estimate that 1 in 68 children in America are on the autism spectrum. For the parents and families of these children, having support is vital. But the search for the right information can be difficult, and it may be even harder to find the time for the research that is needed. The Parent’s Autism Sourcebook brings that information to you, offering families of children with autism a full range of up-to-date resources on diagnoses, doctors, organizations, and much more.

Whether you are concerned about finding the right school, possible treatment options, methods for social interaction, or are just looking for the support of other parents of children with autism, this book can help you find what you need. The resources gathered from across the nation in this comprehensive sourcebook include information on:

Evaluation and screening methods
Specialized doctors and clinics
Schools and social groups
Potential treatments and interventions
Legal services and consultation
And more
Raising a child on the autism spectrum can present unique challenges for parents. Finding the resources and support they need shouldn’t be one of them. The Parent’s Autism Sourcebook will help families everywhere.

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Kim Mack Rosenberg is the president of the New York Metro Chapter of the National Autism Association and previously served as its vice president and treasurer. She is the parent of a fourteen-year-old son on the autism spectrum. She graduated from Carleton College with a BA in political science and received her JD from Case Western Reserve University. She is a contributing editor and chapter author of the book Vaccine Epidemic. Both individually and on behalf of organizations she represents, she has lectured and advocated on local, statewide, and national levels on issues concerning autism and vaccines.