Autism Handbook for Parents: Facts and Strategies for Parenting Success

by Janice E. Janzen

The concise, authoritative guide for parents new to the subject of autism. Autism Handbook for Facts and Strategies for Parenting Success is written specifically for parents of children recently diagnosed with autism. Although it is a relief to know there is a name for their child's problems, many parents are unsure what steps to take after a child is diagnosed with autism. This book offers concrete answers to parents' questions and concerns. Clear and concise information on autism is provided, including how autism can affect learning and behavior. Parents will receive the information needed to help them advocate for their child and make decisions on various treatments and educational interventions. The author also includes advice on preventing many behavioral problems, dealing with those that do occur, and teaching early skills that are critical to a child's success. Autism Handbook for Parents is a must-have for those looking to be an effective advocate, teacher, and parent of their child with autism.

Genres: Autistic Spectrum Disorder

203 pages, Paperback

First published March 1, 2009

About the author

Frank's newest book is released in July, 2009: A a business management book that has received critical acclaim and reviews including Publishers Weekly, The Golden Rules for Managers: 119 Incredible Lessons for Leadership Success.

Frank is the author of two other books: It's OK to Ask 'em to Work was published in 2000 by the American Management Association, and has subsequently been published in German, Arabic, Russian and Spanish editions. His second book, How You Make the Sale, was published by Sourcebooks in 2005.

Since 1988 Frank and his wife, Laura, have been partners in McNair & McNair - a training and consulting business that specializes in helping companies get the best possible results from their employees, teammates, colleagues, and associates. Frank is a sought-after speaker, trainer, consultant and personal coach and has worked for major companies across the country.Prior to that he was an executive in several high-profile corporations.

Frank is a graduate of the University of North Carolina, where he was a Morehead Scholar. He also holds an MBA from the Babcock Graduate School of Management at Wake Forest University.

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Reviews

[Kris Phillips]

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[Rosemary · Rating 4 out of 5]

I found this neatly structured and accessible. The information is fairly basic but provides a good introduction for parents. Perhaps the most valuable chapters are chapters 9 & 10 which suggest the use of simple line drawings and offer examples, ie on p168 Tom's Work: 1) Pegs, 2) Puzzle, 3) Blow bubbles with simple drawings of each activity.