The Everything Parent's Guide To Children With Autism: Know What to Expect, Find the Help You Need, and Get Through the Day Book

Approximately 1 in every 1,000 children has autism, and about 70 to 75 percent of these children suffer from mental retardation. For parents of children with autism, daily activities such as grocery shopping or getting dressed can become extremely challenging. Autistic children require special attention-not necessarily special treatment-but careful strategy must be applied when learning how to think with your child instead of against him. The Everything® Parent's Guide to Children with Autism offers practical advice, gentle reassurance, and real-life scenarios to help your family get through each day. Written by Adelle Jameson Tilton, the About.com Guide to Autism, this sensitive work helps you:

• Communicate effectively with your child
• Deal with meltdowns-public or private
• Keep your family together as one unit
• Find a school that suits your child's needs - integration vs. special education
• Learn about assistive devices, such as computers and picture boards
• Find intervention and support groups

Full of helpful information and positive techniques to help manage your autistic child, The Everything® Parent's Guide to Children with Autism is a valuable tool for you and your family.