Autistic Spectrum Disorders: Understanding the Diagnosis and Getting Help

Resource Type

Book - Parent

Description

BookNews, Inc. "Waltz has authored five previous texts on health and mental health conditions, and is currently completing a PhD at the U. of Sunderland's Autism Research Unit. This second edition of the text (originally published in 1999 as Pervasive Development Disorders) is intended to provide all the basic information needed by parents of a child or adult newly-diagnosed with an autistic spectrum disorder, adults with these challenges desiring more insight and self-help skills, and professionals treating individuals with autism. Specific revisions to the second edition are not stated." Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Ages

All Ages

Age Groups

Toddlerhood (1-3), Preschool/Kindergarten (3-5), School Age (6-12), Adolescence (13-21), Adulthood (22+)

ISBN

0-596-50013-0

Author

Mitzi Waltz

Publication

2002 Patient-Centered Guides

Availability

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