Working with Parents of a Newly Diagnosed Child with an Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Guide for Professionals
Sylvia Rodger
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Description for Working with Parents of a Newly Diagnosed Child with an Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Guide for Professionals
Paperback. This book sets out the type of support that is most beneficial to families following an ASD diagnosis, and equips professionals with the information and tools they need to provide that support. It is an essential resource for any professional involved in supporting families at the time of, or immediately following, an ASD diagnosis. Num Pages: 256 pages, 9 black and white illustrations. BIC Classification: MJNA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 153 x 229 x 17. Weight in Grams: 380.
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 ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
Number of Pages
256
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781849051200
SKU
V9781849051200
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Usually ships in 5 to 9 working days
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99-1
About Sylvia Rodger
Deb Keen is Professor and Associate Dean Research at Australian Catholic University, Australia and has worked with children and adults with ASD and their families, as a psychologist and researcher, for over thirty years. Deb has an undergraduate degree in Psychology, a Bachelor of Special Education, a Master of Arts in Education from George Washington University and PhD in Education ... Read more
Reviews for Working with Parents of a Newly Diagnosed Child with an Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Guide for Professionals
The book takes a positive approach and gives a good overview, made real by an effective series of vignettes.
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Child and Adolescent Mental Health Chapters can be read individually, yet it is an inspiring and informative book, read as a whole... With its multidisciplinary approach (authors coming from the fields of Occupational Therapy, Psychology and Education) this book is ... Read more