Working with parents of a newly diagnosed child with an autism spectrum disorder : a guide for professionals / Deb Keen and Sylvia Rodger ; foreword by Margot Prior.

Finding out that a child has an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can put an enormous strain on families, and the quality of support offered by professionals at this time can make a huge difference to how they adjust to the news. This book comprehensively sets out the type of support that is most benef...

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Main Author: Keen, Deb
Other Authors: Rodger, Sylvia
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: London ; Philadelphia : Jessica Kingsley, 2012.
Series:Ebook Central Academic Complete Collection
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Summary:Finding out that a child has an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can put an enormous strain on families, and the quality of support offered by professionals at this time can make a huge difference to how they adjust to the news. This book comprehensively sets out the type of support that is most beneficial to families immediately following an ASD diagnosis, and will equip professionals with the information and tools they need to best provide that support. The authors provide all of the key information professionals supporting families at the time of an ASD diagnosis need to know about the diagnosis.
Physical Description:1 online resource (256 pages) : illustrations
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 222-245) and indexes.
ISBN:9780857002938
0857002937
1283903660
9781283903660
Access:Access restricted to Kwantlen Polytechnic University students, faculty and staff.
Language:English.
Source of Description, Etc. Note:Print version record.