A Brief Guide to Autism Treatments

The number of intervention options available for children with autismcan be overwhelming for parents. This book provides brief,user-friendly descriptions of the most commonly publicized treatmentsfor autism, summarizing the available information in an objective andaccessible way. Each short chapter covers a single treatment andincludes a definition and description; a summary of the prevailinginformation gleaned from popular press; a summary of what the sciencesays; and an idea of potential costs to parents and schools. Thisstraight-talking and practical guide will allow parents ofnewly-diagnosed children, as well as any professionals workingalongside with them, to sift through the avalanche of advice and maketheir own informed choices about treatment.