Living with Autism: The Parents' Stories [Paperback]

Kathleen M. Dillon (Author), Lahri Bond (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 15, 2003

Living with Autism consists of two parts. The first part is a review of the professional literature summarizing empiricaly and scientifically presented experiences of parents of individuals with autism. The second part is a series of personal interviews with parents of children with autism; these interviews are real-life illustrations of what it is like to live with children with autism at home.

Editorial Reviews

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Living with Autism: The Parents' Stories truly depicts what living with autism is like and in doing so helps those who face this challenge everyday. -- Newsletter of the Autism Society of America, Nov.-Dec. 1996)

This book not only confirms the experiences of parents of children with autism, but it is a useful tool for them to use with relatives, friends, and professionals. -- DMHDD Developments, Nov./Dec. 1995

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Using her scholarly background in behavioral science and her experiential expertise as a clinician, Dr. Dillon has written an engaging and informative book about the challenges inherent in parenting a child with autism. -- Dr. Sara Goodman, Psychologist.

Real talk by real parents about day to day experiences. That's what parents of children with autism want to hear and what Living with Autism: The Parents' Stories provides.--A School Psychologist and father of an 18 year old son with autism.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 252 pages
• Publisher: Kascia Hanska (January 15, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0963575279
• ISBN-13: 978-0963575272
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,349,274 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 living with autism, the parent's stories, March 6, 2000

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This review is from: Living with Autism: The Parents' Stories (Paperback)

i have read many books dealing with the subject of autism and i feel this book has the most accurate information. from the author's prospective & researched information you get a step by step introduction to the effects of autism on the families. honest & straightforward... w/o hyping miracle cures (i.e. vitamins, drug therapy) or understating the massive effect an autistic child has on the family. for anyone who is close to a family with an autistic child this is a must read..... the 6 children whose parents were interviewed give an honest, clear account of what day-to-day life is like with an autistic child. funny, heartwarming, sad and informative if you buy any book about autism, buy this one! i've read 24 plus books on autism, this one is by far the best

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Telling it like it is, March 27, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Living with Autism: The Parents' Stories (Paperback)

No jargon. No hype. No claims of "miracle cures". Just an honest, realistic account of the lives of the families of six autistic children. Parents of autistic children are bound to find much to reassure them that they are not alone. Others will learn a great deal about the problems, pressures and challenges facing the parents of any disabled child.

5.0 out of 5 stars Highly recommended for parents of autistic children., April 6, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Living with Autism: The Parents' Stories (Paperback)

Living With Autism is a collection of candid, informative and revealing parental stories of what it is like to live with autistic children on a day to day basis. Author Kathleen Dillon provides a review of the professional literature defining and diagnosing autism, securing adequate treatment, family stress, social stigma, and all of the aspects and elements of life with an autistic charge. Highly recommended reading for parents and caretakers of autistic children, Living With Autism is enhanced with a "Parent's Questionnaire" and "Suggestions For Parents", references, glossary, and an index.