TY  - BOOK
AU  - Rodger,Marguerite
TI  - Autism spectrum disorder
T2  - Understanding mental health
SN  - 9780778700876
PY  - 2014///
CY  - St. Catharines, New York, NY
PB  - Crabtree Publishing Company
KW  - AUTISM
KW  - DIAGNOSIS
KW  - INTERVENTION
KW  - STIGMA
KW  - BEHAVIOUR MANAGEMENT
KW  - FRIENDSHIPS
KW  - JUVENILE LITERATURE
N1  - Includes bibliographical references (pages 46-47) and index; Patterns and pathways -- What is ASD? -- Diagnosis and treatment -- Dealing with stigma -- Managing behavior -- Making friends -- Friends and family -- Coping toolbox
N2  - "Autism Spectrum Disorder is a term used to describe a group of developmental disorders that include autism, Asperger Syndrome, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, and others. Many people with these disorders struggle with social interaction and communication. This informative book provides insight into how people diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder experience the world around them and promotes understanding and acceptance. A chapter for friends and family discusses how to handle autism spectrum disorder and its effects on siblings and relatives."--
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