Australian Autism Handbook

At last - the essential one-stop resource guide written specifically for Australian parents whose children have just been diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder. This book is a practical and comprehensive guide to every aspect of raising an ASD child including: - What is ASD? - Early signs and symptoms - Getting a Diagnosis - Early Intervention, and why it is so vital - The Medical Maze - explains the evidence based medical theories behind ASD - and why there is such controversy - Schools and Pre-Schools - the options available The second part of the book is an invaluable Resource Guide which lists each state system plus a comprehensive list of websites and booklists.