Dedication & special thanks to the real stars of autism / Karen L. Simmons -- Introduction: why this book / Karen L. Simmons -- What is autism spectrum disorder?. What is autism / Janine Flanagain ; What about Asperger's / Janine Flanagan ; About autism / Autism speaks ; Autism through my eyes / Jonathan Simmons -- Historical perspectives on autism. How autism has been understood (1911-2016) / Lawrence P. Kaplan ; Moving past historical stereotypes of autism / Jonathan Alderson -- Emotionally coping with a child's diagnosis. After the diagnosis: a parent's perspective / Karen L. Simmons ;

The

difference between heaven and earth / Ellen Notbohm ; Helping a parent cope with a child's diagnosis / Karen Siff Exkorn ; Relationships are everything / Karen L. Simmons ; Family-centered practice in action / Terri Duncan -- First steps after diagnosis. Beginning down the autism path: advice for parents / James B. Adams and Bernard Rimland ; Parent-physician paretnerships helping significant others / Lawrence P. Kaplan -- Treatments, therapies & methodologies. Medication management for autism spectrum disorders / Keith Goulden ; Evaluating the effects of medication / Temple Grandin ; Biological testing for possible underlying physiological pathologies / William Shaw ; Specialized diet and nutrition for children with autism / Julie Matthews ;

The

SCERTS model: a comprehensive educational approach / Barry M. Prizant ; What is ABA? / Doreen Granpeesheh ; Pacific autism center: applied behavioral analysis / Laura Cook ; MaxiMind treatment program / Arnie Gotfryd ;

The

HANDLE program / Valerie MacClean ; Listening, speaking, moving, and autism / Billie Thompson ;

The

Miller method: a cognitive-developmental approach / Arnold Miller ;

The

Berard method of auditory integration training (AIT) / Sally Brockett ; Music therapy and autism / Jennifer Buchanan ; Reaching the child with autism through art / Toni Flowers ;

The

most overlooked solution to your child's reading problems / Pat Wyman ; Scotopic sensitivity syndrome and the Irlen Lens system / Stephen M. Edelson ; Various educational approaches to consider / Stephen M. Shore ;

The

multi-treatment approach to autism / Jonathan Alderson -- Helping children with ASD gain social skills. Creating a culture of inclusion through autism demystification / Heather McCracken ; Social skills training for children with autism spectrum disorders / Jed Baker ; Learning styles and autism / Stephen M. Edelson ; Autism and speech / Eustacia Cutler ; Idioms and metaphors and things that go bump in their head / Ellen Notbohm ; Planning the perfect birthday party / Karen L. Simmons -- Positive tools to build self- esteem.

The

strongest urge of all / Karen L. Simmons ; Facing autism for law enforcement & first responders / Jonathan Alderson & Gordon Mac Scott ; I am ...: one mother's experience / Michelle M. Guppy ; Addressing behavioral challenges for those with autism / Lori Ernsperger ; Addressing masturbation / Mary Wrobel -- Exceptional intelligence and measuring IQ. Savant syndrome, hope for the future / Donald A. Treffert ; Genius may be an abnormality: educating students with autism / Temple Grandin ; Measuring IQ and the myth of mental retardation / Jonathan Alderson -- Guiding adolescence and adults with autism. Preparing for the essential tasks of the real world / Teresa Bolick ; How to change the dismal job markets for those with autism / Lyn Dunsavage Young & Joanne Lara ; Advice for parent seeking employment for your child with autism / Carol Simpson -- Supporting significant others emotionally. Maintaining a strong parent team / Nicholas Martin ; Helping others understand your child with ASD / Lisa Simmons ; Siblings of children with autism / Sandra L. Harris -- Planning for the future.

A

life map / Anne Addison ; Person-directed planning / Debbie Irish & Linda Saretsky ; Planning for the future / Sharon A. Mitchell -- By and for people on the autism spectrum. My mother nearly died from German measles / Veronica York ; And then, they'll see my mother / Jessica "Jazz" Summers ; My story / Daniel Hawthorne ;

The

making of normal / Taylor Cross ; Light at the end of the tunnel / Terri Robson ; Self-esteem on the high end of the spectrum / Mary De Mauro ;

The

future is bright / Stephen Shore