Main description:

* Teaches parents how to support their child with Autism Spectrum Disorder at home and in school, as well as when to seek out and identify qualified professionals. * Evidence-based, but written with a "get to the point quick" style for easy reading and application. * Relevant to all parents with ASD children, this book addresses emerging trends and discusses myths, misunderstandings, and unproven therapies. * Written by experts in the field of Special Education, Noelle Balsamo and James W. Forgan.

Contents:

Introduction, 1. Autism, 2. Effective Interventions and Unproven Therapies, 3. Medication, 4. Supplements and Nutrition, 5. Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), 6. Speech and Language Therapy, 7. Occupational Therapy, 8. Physical Therapy and Exercise, 9. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, 10. Toilet Training, Feeding and Sleeping, 11. Teacher Collaboration