Autism
"Autism For Dummies is a comprehensive guide exploring the full spectrum of autism experiences. This essential resource deepens understanding for self-advocates, parents, educators, and professionals, fostering respect and acceptance for all individuals on the autism spectrum. Covering the basics of...
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Hoboken, NJ :
John Wiley & Sons, Inc.,
[2025]
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| Series: | --For dummies.
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Table of Contents:
- Foreword
- Introduction
- Part 1: Understanding Autism
- What is Autism?
- Someone you know is Autistic
- Diagnosing Autism
- Understanding Autistic traits
- Part 2: Raising Autistic kids
- Understanding and being understood
- Understanding sensory experiences
- Responding to behavior and stress
- Raising kids with complex needs
- Part 3: Supporting the growth of Autistic kids
- Growing cognitive skills
- Navigating the school system
- Helping Autistic children socialize
- Empowering Autistic teens
- Part 4: Thriving as an Autistic adult
- Empowering yourself
- Navigating higher education
- Finding work and growing your career
- Nurturing relationships
- Part 5: Empowering Autistic individuals
- Universal principles for empowerment
- How service providers can empower Autistic people
- How educators can empower Autistic people
- How the workplace can empower Autistic individuals
- Part 6: Building an Autism-inclusive future
- Working together for a better future
- Turning vision into reality
- Voices from the spectrum
- Part 7: The part of tens
- Ten key concepts about Autism
- Ten ways to help Autistic people thrive
- Index.
