The Autism Answer Book

What can I do to help my child with autism grow and learn like other kids? What are the classic characteristics of autism? How can physical therapy or occupational therapy help? Should I give my child medication for her autism? Will my child ever recover from autism? It is currently estimated that 1 in 150 kids is affected by autism-and that number is increasing at an alarming rate. In a time when parents are overwhelmed by confusing and often conflicting information, The Autism Answer Book is a reassuring, authoritative reference for you and your family. Inside these pages you?ll find clear and confident counsel, and straightforward answers to your most pressing questions. Written by an experienced writer and teacher, The Autism Answer Book answers your most important questions, including: --What causes autism?--How do I explain my child's autism to relatives and extended family?--How do I deal with my other children's envious feelings because of the extra attention I give my child with autism?-- What are some early warning signs that a parent should look for?--Will my child always need care and supervision?--What makes a professional qualified to make an autism diagnosis? Written in an easy-to-read question-and-answer format, The Autism Answer Book helps you understand your child and develop a plan to help him succeed. William Stillman is the author of Autism and the God Connection and The Everything Parent's Guide to Children with Asperger's Syndrome, and is a contributor and columnist for the national quarterly magazine The Autism Perspective. His website is www.williamstillman.com and he lives in Hershey, Pennsylvania.