Learning to Live with High Functioning Autism: A Parent's Guide for Professionals [Paperback]

Mike Stanton (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1853029157 | ISBN-13: 978-1853029158 | Publication Date: April 1, 2000 | Edition: 1

When the author's son, Matthew, was finally diagnosed with autism at 12 years old, they thought the diagnosis marked the end of their troubles. In fact, despite the increase in reported levels of autism, appropriate support and clear information were hard to find. The author points out that parents, who could be a valuable source of information and help to busy professionals, are seldom involved in the educational process, and are often made to feel guilty about their children's autism. In this book, the author provides an explanation of the autistic specturm and dissects and dispels some of the myths about autistic behaviour and various types of autism. Intended for the professionals who work with autistic people and their families and friends, this book draws on the Stanton family's experiences, and the experiences of other families, to offer a portrayal of what living with autism is actually like for all those involved and to argue that learning to live with autism is a two-way process.

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Jessica Kingsley; 1 edition (April 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1853029157
• ISBN-13: 978-1853029158
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,194,181 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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30 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars THIS BOOK IS A KEEPER, September 14, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Learning to Live with High Functioning Autism: A Parent's Guide for Professionals (Paperback)

I was surprised when I first saw the size of this book. It seemed too small to cover such an important topic but I was wrong. This book is not only outstanding in its content but beautiful in its simplicity making it easy yet important reading for anyone working with an Autistic child.

Mr. Stanton's beautiful and clear description of Autism offers tremendous insight into the daily lives of these children and the need for parents to be involved in the education process if our children are to reach their full potential.

He also offers an understanding of how an Autistic child sees the world. Any teacher, family member or concerned friend can not help but benefit from reading this book. I will be keeping multiple copies of this book in my home library so that I can offer them as gifts to anyone who needs a greater understanding of this condition.

Thank you, Mr. Stanton. This book is a keeper.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A help... Wow do I recognize this kid..., May 21, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Learning to Live with High Functioning Autism: A Parent's Guide for Professionals (Paperback)

This book is written by a parent who has been there and done that. Advocating for our children is tough, but it is even tougher when so little is known about their needs by others. When others misunderstand why our children react the way that they do it is nice to be able to turn to some resources that educate and support us in our climb. My daughters principle for next year currently has my copy of this book. He admits that educators do not have a whole lot of knowledge base for dealing with these differently wired children. It was nice to have something to hand to him, and say here read this, then you'll have a better idea what we are facing in giving this sweet child what is needed.
More awareness is needed.

12 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A truly excellent book!, November 8, 2000

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Lars E. Perner (Los Angeles, CA, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Learning to Live with High Functioning Autism: A Parent's Guide for Professionals (Paperback)

This book crams a tremendous amount of insight and information into a very 128 delightful pages! This is the book I recommend most highly for those who want to understand the dynamics of a child's autism. If you can read only one book about autism, this should be the one!

As a father, Stanton is able to able to add a great deal of personal insight to his excellent treatment of the science and medine of autism. The book is readable, yet deals with the issues in a sophisticated and very sensitive manner. The chapter on "Myths and Insights" is especially recommended.