The World of the Autistic Child :
Understanding and Treating Autistic Spectrum Disorders
by Bryna Siegel
Oxford University Press 1996
Table of Contents
Introduction
1. Defining Autism, PDD, and Other Autistic Spectrum Disorders
2. Social Development in Autism and PDD
3. Communication Skills in Autism and PDD
4. Autism, PDD, and the Child's Activities and Interests
5. Getting a Diagnosis
6. After the Diagnosis: Coping with a Sense of Loss
7. Family Issues
8. Finding Resources
9. The Importance of Very Early Intervention
10. Selecting a Classroom: Assessing Teachers, Aides, and Student Composition
11. Behavior Management and Teaching Methods for Children with Autism and PDD
12. Teaching Communication Skills to Children with Autism and PDD
13. Forks in the Road: The Elementary School Years and Beyond
14. Psychoactive Medications
15. Non-Mainstream Treatments for Autism
Afterword
Index
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