Autism Early Intervention Fast Facts

Parents who find out their child might have autism are overwhelmed with doctors, therapists, and information all at once. It can be difficult for these parents to find the answers they need in a sea of resources, especially for a parent who is not familiar with autism terminology and treatments. This little book is the perfect way to get acquainted with autism and early intervention strategies. It answers questions such as: What is autism? What are the signs of autism? Who is involved in my child's evaluation? What should I expect at the time of diagnosis? What are the goals of early intervention? How do I choose which treatments are right for my child? In addition to Dr. Melmed's compassionate yet practical advice, this book offers easy-to-read charts, a glossary of autism terms, and a comprehensive, annotated list of resources.

Jayne Lytel was a successful syndicated columnist when her son Leo was diagnosed with autism. Using her reporting skills to better understand her son's health issues, she helped Leo gain essential abilities. After four years of therapy, he no longer meets the diagnostic criteria for autism, attends a mainstream school, and is a thriving, healthy child. Act Early Against Autism is a practical and empowering guide for parents on how early intervention can change their child's future. Includes information on: - How to recognize early symptoms - Financial challenges - Alternative treatments - Devising and revising therapies

Supported by the principles of developmental psychology and applied behavior analysis, ESDM's intensive teaching interventions are delivered within play-based, relationship-focused routines. The manual provides structured, hands-on strategies for working with very young children in individual and group settings to promote development in such key domains as imitation; communication; social, cognitive, and motor skills; adaptive behavior; and play. --from publisher description

Every interventionist needs this practical sourcebook, packed with research-based strategies for helping parents and caregivers take a consistent, active role in supporting young children's development.

Outlines a blueprint for an educational intervention program that addresses the myriad needs of children on the autism spectrum, examining related disorders within a developmental context while recommending techniques for addressing specific behavior problems. Original.

A source of practical advice for parents, teachers, and carers of children on the autism spectrum, which offers positive strategies for dealing with a range of issues.

To put it plainly, autism is a developmental disability. It is not just one condition. It is actually a general term used to describe a range of developmental brain disorders that are difficult to analyze and understand. Autism is a medical condition involving a disturbance to the usual functioning of the mind. More exactly, the process of the development of the mind has not advanced fully in people with autism as much as most other people of the same age, thereby creating adverse effects on their communication skills, social skills and ability to reason. People with autism see and interact with the world differently from other people. Most avoid human contact. They thrive in a ritualistic schedule of activities and any break in the routine causes them extreme distress. They fixate on any inanimate object that catches their eye and can spend hours focusing exclusively on that particular thing. Most are not able to talk to people because they have a difficult time expressing what they mean. Some develop aggressive behavior like biting or yelling as a way to communicate their needs or wants. Many autistic people, especially those who have had early intervention during the early stage of the disease, do overcome their condition and turn out to live very full lives. Perhaps this is yet the best strategy for treating autistic people: that we respect the fact that they live in a world of their own and we must, therefore, allow them their own pace to thrive in the real world.