Autism Spectrum Disorders. The Complete Guide to Understanding Autism, Asperger's Syndrome, Pervasive Developmental Disorder, and Other ASDs

Customer Reviews

User-friendly...

2008-03-27
and easy-to-understand. The author offers her professional and personal perspective on the subject. For another mother's perspective, I recommend He's Not Autistic But...: How We Pulled Our Son From the Mouth of the Abyss.

great expectations--very disappointed

2008-02-25
I had great expectations for this book and was very disappointed. If you have a child "somewhere" on the spectrum, you might be like me searching for a comprehensive book that details characteristics, dev info, etc on every part of the spectrum, instead of spending hours sorting through all of the web-based mumbo-jumbo about autism. Just give me the facts.

However, I won't bash this book completely -- it is useful for helping you navigate ASD resources and the slew of doctors that you will face and how to negotiate more early intervention services for your child. The book just isn't a "guide" as the title suggests -- although the author tells where else to go for more information.

The best I've read yet

2007-10-01
Wow, this is the best I have read yet on autism,it actually covers other disorders on the spectrum and after reading it at the library first,I went to buy my own, as i wanted to have it always with me.This includes grief for me! now that is a good thing,(also for carers),then the list goes on, to much to list here,definately a guide for us,in understanding these disorders,i found this material also good for understanding ASD adults. A must read for sure.

Just diagnosed? Read this book!

2007-09-28
When we first learned our twins were both on the Autism Spectrum, I needed more information and direction to immediate resources. This book has both and so much more from a PARENT's prespective. I found it helpful, empowering, and realistic for moms like me reeling from the initial shock. I'm so glad I bought it, read it and have it on my shelf as a reference guide!

A book of actually great help

2007-08-09
I have an 17-year old daughter with PDD (Atypical Autism) who does not live with me but with her mother (we are divorced). My daughter's diagnosis came in very late (only about 10 months ago) considering we have been taking her to psychiatrists and psychologists since she was 10 ys old, when the first strange traits showed up. This excellent book gave me a thorough insight on what is going on in her mind, and paved the way to my better understanding her attitudes and better contacting her, as far as it can be done. I have also discussed some of the issues in the book with her mother who, of course, living with her knows her the most but maybe did not grasp fully and with solid scientific grounds what the disdorder is about. I recommend it.

Autism Spectrum Disorders

2007-07-05
Based upon Chantal Sicile-Kira's personal and professional experiences with autistic disorders, this comprehensive and accessible source covers all aspects of autism conditions, including Asperger's Syndrome and Pervasive Developmental Disorder, including:

- The causes of autism spectrum disorders
- How to properly diagnose ASPs
- Treatments based on physiology, sensory, and biomedical interventions
- Coping strategies for families
- Educational programs
- Living and working conditions for adults with ASP
- Autism Treatment Evaluation Checklist (ATEC)

Autism Spectrum Disorders: The Complete Guide to Understanding autism, Aspergetr's Syndrome, Pervasive Developmental Disorder,

2007-05-15
This book was extremely informative. It covered all ages of people with Asperger's It was very helpful in helping me understand my son, who is an adult.

Important

2007-05-10
The information in this book is very useful for parents and those involved with the autism spectrum disorders.

From a grandfathers perspective

2007-03-22
I very much appreciate how Chantal has taken a complicated disorder and given many of us hope and understanding through her user-friendly approach. I recommend this book for anyone who has a child or as in my case grandchildren with ASDs. There is an impressive ammount of information and useful contacts.

A must have for parents with a child on the spectrum

2007-03-22
This book is an excellent tool for anyone who has a child with ASD or thinks their child has an ASD. It tells you where to turn for help - which is what we all need to know! It has taken me longer to read it becuase it has so much information that I'm constantly stopping to check out an organization that was mentioned in the book - but that is exactly what I needed.