Diagnosis Autism: Now What? [Paperback]

Lawrence P Kaplan (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 2005

Diagnosis Autism: Now What? presents ten crucial steps, which enables parents and others who care for children with Autism to improve treatment results for the child. The material covers everything from monitoring a child's development to the process of decision-making with the entire treatment intervention team. From choosing a primary care physician to negotiating a partnership with the doctor, this book explains the crucial importance of intensive early education and how to find the resources and help currently available.

Editorial Reviews

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" ... find a wealth of information, solutions, hope, and encouragement in this skillfully crafted 10-step program." -- Barbara C. Unell, parent educator and best-selling author of 10 books, including Discipline Without Shouting and Spanking and 20 Teachable Virtues

" ... very valuable, easy-to-use guidebook that will simplify their [parents] lives and help their children." -- Bernard Rimland, PhD, Director, Autism Research Institute

"... extremely helpful, concise, and very practical not only for parents, but for ... the entire treatment intervention team." -- Jay Jacobson, MD, Chief of Medical Ethics, LDS Hospital and University of Utah School of Medicine; recipient of AMA's highest award for contributions to medical ethics

"... promotes strong connections between parents of autistic children and their physicians for ... early diagnosis and monitoring the child's progress." -- Library Journal

"Highly recommended for families with an autistic child or adolescent member." -- Midwest Book Review

"Looking for a well-written, easy to read parent primer on autism? Try this one." -- Lenny Schafer, Editor, the Schafer Autism Report

"The 10-step process can be applied to many disorders." -- Jay Jacobson, MD, Chief of Medical Ethics, LDS Hospital and University of Utah School of Medicine; recipient of AMA's highest award for contributions to medical ethics

From the Publisher

"DIAGNOSIS AUTISM: NOW WHAT? 10 STEPS TO IMPROVE TREATMENT OUTCOMES is a guide written particularly for parents confronted with the unique challenges of raising an autistic child. Each of the ten steps is discussed and supported with the latest research and understanding of the nature of autism and successful means of treating it with the aid of a physician. DIAGNOSIS AUTISM focuses above all on cultivating a strong family-physician bond in the best interests of an autistic child; thus the steps range from "Monitor and Chart Your Child's Development" and "Organize Information for Physician Interview" to "Formulate Questions for Physician Appointment", "Initiate Treatment and Program Approaches", "Listen and Be Open Minded", and "Review, Negotiate & Follow Through". DIAGNOSIS AUTISM is not a complete instructional manual on autism and how to treat it, but rather focuses upon the most difficult and challenging issues that parents and physicians have to deal with,! and the common situations and misunderstandings that can crop up over sensitive issues. Highly recommended for families with an autistic child or adolescent member."

- MIDWEST BOOK REVIEW

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Product Details

• Paperback: 200 pages
• Publisher: Etham Books (March 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0976535661
• ISBN-13: 978-0976535669
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,743,986 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Every mom and pediatrician should have this book, April 28, 2005

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Lee Kip - See all my reviews

This review is from: Diagnosis Autism: Now What? (Paperback)

This book simplified my life. I have four children and the youngest started showing signs of autism at a young age. I had an extremely hard time getting a pediatrician to listen and my concerns were put aside. I was told that "he is a boy and he will catch up" instead of taking the initiative and listening to the instincts of a four time mom. Step 7 helped me learn how to choose another pediatrician, and Step 10 taught me how to negotiate an integrated partnership with my physician who listens to my needs. I liked the charts throughout the book especially the daily log chart in Step 1. Now I monitor and chart my son's behaviors daily and I am prepared to discuss his development when I meet with the doctor. I found Step 6, Interventions and Therapies, fascinating because it covers all types of programs including educational, medical and biomedical. I could have used this book when my son first received his diagnosis. Now I use it daily.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Invaluable resource, March 1, 2006

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J. C. Keller (NY, NY USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Diagnosis Autism: Now What? (Paperback)

This book is the single best resource I have found yet for clearly and concisely answering all my (millions) of questions about what to know and what to do for my son who has autism. I can't tell you the hundreds of hours of time it would have saved me if I had found this book several years ago when my son was first diagnosed. To me, it feels like a chaotic deluge of information is out there about autism, all scattered in different places. Until now - Diagnosis Autism brings it all together in simple and practical language. With it, I am a much better educated and empowered parent. Thank you for bringing this invaluable resource to me and all the other overwhelmed parents of spectrum children.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A guide written particularly for parents confronted with the unique challenges of raising an autistic child, September 13, 2005

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Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Diagnosis Autism: Now What? (Paperback)

Diagnosis Autism: Now What? 10 Steps to Improve Treatment Outcomes is a guide written particularly for parents confronted with the unique challenges of raising an autistic child. Each of the ten steps is discussed and supported with the latest research and understanding of the nature of autism and successful means of treating it with the aid of a physician. Diagnosis Autism focuses above all on cultivating a strong family-physician bond in the best interests of an autistic child; thus the steps range from "Monitor and Chart Your Child's Development" and "Organize Information for Physician Interview" to "Formulate Questions for Physician Appointment", "Initiate Treatment and Program Approaches", "Listen and Be Open Minded", and "Review, Negotiate & Follow Through". Diagnosis Autism is not a complete instructional manual on autism and how to treat it, but rather focuses upon the most difficult and challenging issues that parents and physicians have to deal with, and the common situations and misunderstandings that can crop up over sensitive issues Highly recommended for families with an autistic child or adolescent member.