Autism, Now What?: The Primer for Parents
By Abby Ward Collins & Sibley J. Collins
Illustrated by Kimberly Owsley
Autism: Now What? is a must-read primer for parents of newly diagnosed children, extended family members and educators. It's a guidebook that answers parents' first important questions in an easy-to-read format that provides a solid understanding of the basics.
Topics include: autism definitions and statistics;
parent/family/friends' reactions to the diagnosis; medical research; treatments and therapies; alternative medicines and therapies; special education;autism resources; helpful hints; the future...and more!