Publisher's Synopsis
Do you know someone with an autism spectrum disorder? Do you wish you better understood this perplexing disorder that has significantly increased over the past few years? The Snowflake Children of Autism is for anyone who wants to learn more about the phenomenon of autism. Each child with an autism spectrum disorder is unique and special. Like a snowflake, no child with autism is exactly like any other child. No child should be placed in a "one size fits all' category or be viewed as a problem. Rather, we must embrace the uniqueness of each child and nurture his/her hidden possibilities and potential. The book is an excellent as a primary or supplemental textbook for undergraduate and graduate courses in education, special education, communicative disorders, counseling, and medical and allied health professional curriculums. Teachers, parents, doctors, chiropractors, physical therapists, occupational therapists, nurses, counselors and speech pathologists will greatly benefit from the information included. The chapter titles are: Vaccinate: A Gift of Love; Early Identification; Research: Barking Up the Wrong Tree; Parents Rumble; Family Dynamics; Opening Doors or Knocking Them Down; Seeing the Forest; Look Into the Chrystal Ball; and Celebrate Children. The authors are highly credentialed with expertise in education, counseling, nursing and research and statistics. The book encompasses global issues; namely, that countries around the world should unite and invest the time, energy, expertise and money to help children with autism spectrum disorders.
