What Is Autism Understanding Life with Autism or Asperger's [Hardcover]

International autism advocate and bestselling author Chantal Sicile-Kira provides this simple, concise explanation of one of the most prevalent disorders in America.

Each year, 1 in every 100 children in America are diagnosed with autism. Although autism has reached epidemic proportions, it is far from understood. InWhat Is Autism? Chantal Sicile-Kira provides a clear, instructive explanation of autism spectrum disorders and what life is like for those on the spectrum. If you know someone with autism and would benefit from a quick, straightforward explanation of the condition, this book is the perfect resource.What Is Autism? explores in a simple question-answer format topics such as:

What are the causes of autism? Can vaccines cause autism?
Can autism be prevented?
How can I recognize the symptoms?
Why do children and teens with autism act the way they do?
What are the emotional effects of autism on the family?

Introduction    xiii
What is autism, and why is it called a spectrum
disorder?    1
Is there really more autism now?    3
Do vaccines cause autism? If not, what does?    7
What are the diagnostic criteria for autism spectrum
disorders?    11
What is sensory processing disorder, and how is it
related to autism?    15
I think my child has an autism spectrum disorder.
What can I do?    19
I think I have Asperger’s syndrome. What should
I do?    23
My child has just been diagnosed with autism. How
do I cope?    27
What do I do after the diagnosis?    31
Can autism be cured? Does everyone think it
should be?    35
What are the treatments and therapies for autism?    37
What can be done to help with sensory processing
challenges?    41
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