The Essential Guide to Autism

2006-12-20T17:46:00.000-08:00

The history of autism 'C including when it was first discovered, initial treatments, myths surrounding the disorder and more .
13 common ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) misconceptions and the real truth for each 'C this information will greatly help put your mind at ease about this dreaded disorder.
The three main signs of autism 'C and how to quickly and easily recognize each.
The three broad categories of autism 'C and how to immediately tell in which category someone with autism belongs.
The 5 most recent, most accepted theories about the cause of ASDs 'C this information may surprise you.
13 questions all concerned parents should ask themselves if they think their child may have autism 'C your responses to these questions will ensure you know what step to take next .
28 additional signs of autism 'C you'll know exactly what behaviors to look for when assessing your child or loved one.
Common treatments for autism 'C and how to know if a treatment is right for your child or loved one .
18 questions you should always ask before submitting your child or loved one for a particular treatment 'C this information will help ensure your child receives the treatment that's right for him or her .
The six most common autism treatments used today 'C plus, whether or not it is good to combine treatments.
The positives and negatives of using Applied Behavioral Analysis to treat autism 'C and how to tell if your child is right for an ABA program.
How to choose an ABA provider 'C including four things that you should always look for before deciding upon a provider.
The five steps involved in a successful floor time program 'C if a program doesn't include all five of these steps then it is definitely not right for you child.
The effectiveness of the most common alternative autism treatments 'C plus, 14 things that you should always look for before selecting an alternative treatment program.
How to use the diet to help control autism naturally - proponents of dietary management of autism agree that many symptoms will decrease in severity and some may even disappear with a change in diet ' learn more here .
Supplements that have been shown to benefit those with autism 'C and how to ensure your autistic child takes the supplements .
6 tips for a successful supplementation program 'C these tips will help you cut costs and ensure that your child adjusts to the program quickly and easily.
How to cope with the stress of raising an autistic child 'C this information will have you feeling better and more relaxed than you have in years .
How to ensure the safety of an autistic child 'C follow these 12 simple tips and your child's safety is practically guaranteed .
How to ensure the education needs of your autistic child are being met 'C including seven questions that you should always ask your child's school .
How to deal with an autistic adolescent 'C follow these tips to safely navigate your way through this difficult time in anyone's life.
How to plan for your autistic child's transition to adulthood 'C including 13 questions you should ask yourself .