The Complete Autism Handbook: The Essential Resource Guide for Autism Spectrum Disorder in Australia and New Zealand

by Benison O'Reilly

When first published in 2008, The Australian Autism Handbook quickly became the go-to guide for parents whose children have been diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder.

The Complete Autism Handbook is a practical and comprehensive guide to every aspect of raising an ASD child.
* What is ASD? - Early signs and symptoms
* Getting a Diagnosis
* Early Intervention – early intervention is vital in helping a child with ASD
* The Medical Maze – explains the evidence based medical theories behind ASD and why there is such controversy

In this new edition, the book has been completely revised and updated with new chapters
Dads and Siblings
Teen issues
Expanded information on autism and Asperger’s syndrome
Updated information on early intervention
DSM5 diagnostic criteria

The second part of the book is an invaluable Resource Guide which lists each federal and state supports plus a comprehensive list of websites and books.

432 pages, Kindle Edition

Published April 1, 2013