The World of the Autistic Child by Bryna Siegel

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Summary

This study of autism or pervasive development disorder has been written both for the parents of affected children and for clinicians. It analyzes the current thought on causes, diagnosis and treatment, using illustrative case studies throughout.

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The World of the Autistic Child by Bryna Siegel

This is by far the most complete and comprehensive study ever written for parents of autistic children, and for teachers, child specialists, and other professionals who care for them. It provides help and hope not only for the autistic child, but also for their family and other care givers who must come to grips with their own grief, confusion, and self-doubt following a diagnosis of autism or other related disorder. Siegel believes that the parent' best defence against the devastation of the diagnosis of autism or PDD (Pervasive Developmental Disorder) is to acquire as early as possible the knowledge and the parenting skills to work with the professionals who are there to help their child fulfil their potential. Bryna Siegal discusses how to understand the diagnosis of autism, the available treatments, and how to decide what is best for the an autistic child, and pulls together a wealth of information on the latest educational and medical advances. The result is a superb guide and resource that noone who cares about autistic young people will want to be without. This book is intended for parents of autistic children and professionals working with them.

Bryna Siegel, PhD, is Director of the Autism Clinic and Co-Director of the Autism and Neurodevelopment Research Center at the University of California, San Francisco. She has worked with children with autism and their families for 25 years, and has developed diagnostic tools and guidelines used by professionals nationwide. Dr. Siegel is an active lecturer and consultant whose previous books include the bestselling The World of the Autistic Child.


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ISBN 13 9780195076677
ISBN 10 0195076672
Title The World of the Autistic Child
Author Bryna Siegel
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Oxford University Press Inc
Year published 1996-01-25
Number of pages 364
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.