Cutting-edge research reveals that parents can play a huge role in helping toddlers and preschoolers with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) connect with others and live up to their potential.This encouraging guide from the developers of a groundbreaking early intervention program provides doable, practical strategies you can use every day. Nearly all young kids—including those with ASD—have an amazing capacity to learn. Drs. Sally Rogers, Geraldine Dawson, and Laurie Vismara make it surprisingly simple to turn daily routines like breakfast or bath time into fun and rewarding learning experiences that target crucial developmental skills. Vivid examples illustrate proven techniques for promoting play, language, and engagement. Get an early start—and give your child the tools to explore and enjoy the world.
Winner--American Journal of Nursing Book of the Year Award
Mental health professionals, see also the authors' related intervention manual,Early Start Denver Model for Young Children with Autism, as well as theEarly Start Denver Model Curriculum Checklist for Young Children with Autism(sold in sets of 15).
Easy to read, highly informative, and packed with useful strategies, this is a wonderful resource for parents. --Fred R. Volkmar, MD, coauthor of
A Practical Guide to Autism
A remarkable achievement. Drs. Rogers, Dawson, and Vismara have succeeded in translating the latest and best scientific evidence into practical suggestions for improving your child's social and communication skills. They write with clarity, insight, and even humor. This is a book you will prize highly. --Peter Szatmari, MD, author of
A Mind Apart: Understanding Children with Autism and Asperger Syndrome
I was so overwhelmed when my child was diagnosed. This book is the road map I needed, written by experts I trust. --Laura Shumaker, author,
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