A Parent’s Guide to High-Functioning Autism Spectrum Disorder

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Author:  Sally Ozonoff PhD (Author), Geraldine Dawson PhD (Author), James C. McPartland PhD (Author)

URL:  https://www.amazon.com/Parents-High-Functioning-Autism-Spectrum-Disorder/dp/1462517471

This book is described by Adam as helpful for people to understand the autistic spectrum. In this second version has more details on the DSM 5 and its implications on your children.

From the Publisher: 

Packed with real-life stories and everyday problem-solving ideas, this book has given many tens of thousands of parents the facts they need about high-functioning autism spectrum disorder (ASD), including Asperger syndrome. The authors are leading experts who describe ways to work with these kids’ unique impairments and capabilities so they can grow into happy, self-sufficient adults. Parents learn practical strategies for helping their son or daughter relate more comfortably to peers, learn the rules of appropriate behavior, and succeed in school. The book also discusses what scientists currently know about ASD and how it is diagnosed, as well as what treatments and educational supports have been shown to work. Updated with the latest research, resources, and clinical strategies, the second edition clearly explains the diagnostic changes in DSM-5.