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Author Ives, Martine, 1975-

Title Caring for a child with autism : a practical guide for parents / Martine Ives and Nell Munro ; illustrations by Fiona Bleach.

Publication Info. London ; Philadelphia : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, [2002]
©2002

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Description 1 online resource (304 pages) : illustrations
Physical Medium polychrome
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Note "Published with the National Autistic Society."
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 283-292) and index.
Summary Annotation This comprchensive and readable guide answers the questions commonly asked by parents and carers following a diagnosis of autism, and discusses the challenges that can arise in home life, education and socialising. The authors cover a wide variety of therapies and approaches to autism, providing clear, unbiased information so that families will be able to evaluate different options for themselves. Throughout, the emphasis is on home and family life, and the everyday difficulties encountered by families of autistic children. Caring for a Child with Autism is an informative handbook written in association with the National Autistic Society, written for parents with a recently diagnosed autistic child. This is a thorough introduction to autistic spectrum disorders, to be consulted time and time again as new questions arise. Book jacket.
Local Note eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America
Subject Autism in children.
Autism in children.
Autistic Disorder.
Child.
Genre/Form Electronic books.
Added Author Munro, Nell, 1979-
National Autistic Society.
Other Form: Print version: Ives, Martine, 1975- Caring for a child with autism. London ; Philadelphia : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, ©2002 1853029963 (DLC) 2001038436 (OCoLC)47289469
ISBN 1417505222 (electronic book)
9781417505227 (electronic book)
184642304X
9781846423048
9781853029967
1853029963 (Trade Paper)