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Rather than advocating any particular approach to diagnosing and treating children with autism, Siegel (Autism Clinic/Autism and Neurodevelopment Research Center, U. of California, San Francisco) helps parents become informed consumers in matching their child's and family's needs and strengths with services. She explains treatment strategies, schools' required individualized education plan (IEP), and IEP legal rights, and provides helpful summary tables and resources. Annotation ©2008 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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As the parent of a child with an autism spectrum disorder, you need an informed, caring advocate who can deftly guide you through the complex maze of treatment options. In this empowering resource, bestselling author Bryna Siegel--one of the world's leading authorities on the disorder--helps you zero in on proven strategies and tailor them to fit your child's unique needs. Like no other book, Getting the Best for Your Child with Autism shows how to get an accurate assessment of your child's strengths and weaknesses so you can develop a plan of action suited to his or her individual learning style, interests, verbal abilities, and social skills. You'll learn what services you're entitled to, how to determine what's right for your family, and ways to work effectively with doctors and school professionals. With Dr. Siegel as your ally, you can help your child learn and grow.
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