Children With High-Functioning Autism

<p><i>Children With High-Functioning Autism: A Parent's Guide</i> offers parents the information needed to help them cope with their child's autism and to navigate the path as they first perceive differences, seek assistance and treatment, and help their child develop into his or her full potential.<br><br>Including examples of the author's own experiences with her child with autism, this book helps families realize that there are others on similar paths—and that help is available. With topics ranging from understanding the first signs of autism and the diagnosis, finding a support network, and filling out necessary paperwork, to determining the various types of therapies available and planning for adulthood, this book provides parents with valuable insight into this new world.<br><br>With an emphasis on high-functioning autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorder-Not Otherwise Specified, and Asperger's syndrome, <i>Children With High-Functioning Autism: A Parent's Guide</i> helps parents learn to celebrate small areas of growth and keep the focus on the child.</p> Acknowledgements Introduction: How Did I Get Here? Chapter 1 Starting the Journey: From the Beginning—and Even Before Chapter 2 The Landscape and Its Signage Chapter 3 I Don’t Think We’re in Kansas Anymore, Toto: Diagnosis Chapter 4 Down the Rabbit Hole Chapter 5 Education—Joining the Highway Chapter 6 Are We There Yet? Chapter 7 Siblings, Spouses, and Other Passengers Appendix: Travel Agents References About the Author