Autistic Spectrum Disorders: Understanding the Diagnosis & Getting Help by Mitzi Waltz
Reviewed by Jennifer Dickey, Community Health Education Center Intern
Experts estimate that 1 out of every 1,000 children has a pervasive developmental disorder, a category of conditions also known as autistic spectrum disorders. The intention of this book according to Mitzi Waltz is to bring together all the basic information needed by parents of a child or an adult who has been diagnosed with an autistic spectrum disorder. It includes information on diagnosis and treatment, as well as personal narratives from autistic children and adults about how they see the world. There are also several appendices that provide extensive resource lists including books, web sites,organizations, research centers and medications. Autistic Spectrum Disorders is an eye opener for anyone who has an interest in learning and understandig children and adults who have been diagnosed with an autistic spectrum disorder.
Community Health Education Ctr RC553.A88 W356 2002 Non-circulating
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