The Autism Book

What Every Parent Needs to Know About Early Detection, Treatment, Recovery, and Prevention
by Robert W. Sears
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With clarity and compassion, Dr. Robert Sears guides the reader through the maze of autism, explaining what precautions parents can take to decrease their baby's risk, how to detect autism at the earliest possible age, and how to proceed once a diagnosis has been made.

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Published By Little, Brown Spark

Format Paperback

Number Of Pages 416

Publication Date 04/02/2010

ISBN 9780316042802

Dimensions 5.5 inches x 8.25 inches


"A clear, concise plan for the treatment of autism. A must read for anyone interested in the care of the child in the autism spectrum."—Stephanie F. Cave, MD, MS, FAAFP, author of What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Children's Vaccinations

"The Autism Book is an important resource for both new and experienced parents of children with autism."—Lawrence D. Rosen, MD, FAAP, founder of The Whole Child Center, Oradell, NJ

"Autism has many facets, from behavioral to educational to medical, and parents working for the best possible future for their children need a lot of options. Dr. Sears covers the territory broadly, fairly, clearly, and in very useful detail."—Martha Herbert, MD, PhD, assistant professor of neurology at Harvard Medical School and pediatric neurologist at Massachusetts General Hospital

"An easy-to-read, comprehensive, information-filled resource for parents of children with autism spectrum disorders."—Kenneth A. Bock, MD, author of Healing the New Childhood Epidemics: Autism, ADHD, Asthma, and Allergies

"A gem of a book...In parent-friendly language, Dr. Sears provides a road map for parents of a child with autism. As a neurodevelopmental pediatrician, I know I will be...encouraging every one of my families with a child with an autism spectrum diagnosis to buy this book!"—Marilyn C. Agin, MD, FAAP, neurodevelopmental pediatrician and coauthor of The Late Talker

"This is a solid, accessible book by a wise pediatrician and teacher and, most important, a doctor who really practices the art of listening to his patients."—Sidney M. Baker, MD, coauthor of Autism: Effective Biomedical Treatments and cofounder of Defeat Autism Now!

 
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