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Record Nr.

UNINA9910777008803321

Autore

Attfield Elizabeth

Titolo

Living with autistic spectrum disorders [[electronic resource] ] : guidance for parents, carers and siblings / / Elizabeth Attfield and Hugh Morgan

Pubbl/distr/stampa

London, : Paul Chapman, 2007

ISBN

1-4462-1387-0

1-281-24529-1

9786611245290

1-84787-853-9

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (xi, 83 p.) : ill

Collana

Autistic spectrum disorders support kit

Altri autori (Persone)

MorganStephen H

Disciplina

618.9285882

Soggetti

Autism in children

Autism in adolescence

Autistic children - Services for - Great Britain

Autistic children - Family relationships

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references (p.77-78)  and index.

Nota di contenuto

Cover; Contents; About the authors; Acknowledgements; How to use this book; Chapter 1 - Understanding the parental emotional rollercoaster; Chapter 2 - Brothers and sisters and wider family issues; Chapter 3 - Autism: some key facts; Chapter 4 - Getting your child's educational needs met; Chapter 5 - Choosing a school; Chapter 6 - Positive strategies for daily living; Chapter 7 - Growing up and facing the future; Chapter 8 - Working together effectively - families and professionals; Chapter 9 - Keeping it all in perspective; Chapter 10 - Finding information, help and support; References

GlossaryIndex

Sommario/riassunto

Giving a concise account of what life may be like following the diagnosis of autistic spectrum disorders (ASDs) in the family this book examines service provision at different stages, and provides information for parents, carers and practitioners.