Understanding Autism: The essential guide for parents

Understanding Autism: The essential guide for parents by Williams, Katrina. paperback edition. ISBN: 9781921966729.

This is the essential reference for parents and carers of children with autism. Written by two leading experts in the field, it covers everything from the causes of autism to how it manifests at the various ages and stages of a childs life, as well as diet and nutrition, the importance of self-care for parents, how to cope with common problematic behaviors, conditions that can often appear in conjunction with autism (such as anxiety and depression), and how best to manage the childs transition to adulthood. The authors warm, supportive voice reassures parents throughout, sorting fact from myth as they provide all the key information in a clear, easily understood format.