There are a lot of books out there about autism, providing information about the disorder. It can can be confusing at times when different books present different conclusions on what's best for your child. I can only share what limited insight I have. I've read a few books and those that I found useful I share in this post. One of the first ones I read was Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorders: Frequently Asked Questions
by Diane Yapko. We got this book as a present. This book presents Autism Spectrum Disorders using plain language. It was easy to read and strives hard to make the subjects tackled less complicated and easier to understand.
Another book that was greatly insightful was A Parent's Guide to Special Education: Insider Advice on How to Navigate the System and Help Your Child Succeed
by Linda Wilmshurst and Alan Brue. This one centered on education and how to take advantage of available resources to help your child cope. This book had me wishing there were similar initiatives in the Philippines to address special education. In an email to an officemate, I said mentioned that in our city there were a few public schools that had special education classes. Sadly, they are not well-funded and as a result are over-crowded. The teachers assigned to these classes are doing their best, but there is only so much one teacher can do when you have to handle 20 or so kids at any given time.
The third book that was sent to us by my sister-in-law. Healthcare for Children on the Autism Spectrum: A Guide to Medical, Nutritional, and Behavioral Issues (Topics in Autism)
by Fred Volkmar and Lisa Wiesner tackles health issues. There's a lot of medical information in here about autism, from how to detect common symptoms to finding the right kind of medical treatment. I did find myself re-reading the articles in this book, as it was not as easily readable as Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorders: Frequently Asked Questions but I do refer to this when my child gets sick and it is just as valuable a resource as What to Expect the Toddler Years
was to us.
One book that I am eager to buy and read is Ten Things Every Child with Autism Wishes You Knew
. I plan on buying this book as soon as I get enough money saved up. This isn't available locally, so I have to get this online from Amazon or Barnes & Noble. So I need to save up, because shipping charges to this country are atrocious.
Technorati Tags: Autism, Autism Books, Books
by Diane Yapko. We got this book as a present. This book presents Autism Spectrum Disorders using plain language. It was easy to read and strives hard to make the subjects tackled less complicated and easier to understand.Another book that was greatly insightful was A Parent's Guide to Special Education: Insider Advice on How to Navigate the System and Help Your Child Succeed
by Linda Wilmshurst and Alan Brue. This one centered on education and how to take advantage of available resources to help your child cope. This book had me wishing there were similar initiatives in the Philippines to address special education. In an email to an officemate, I said mentioned that in our city there were a few public schools that had special education classes. Sadly, they are not well-funded and as a result are over-crowded. The teachers assigned to these classes are doing their best, but there is only so much one teacher can do when you have to handle 20 or so kids at any given time.The third book that was sent to us by my sister-in-law. Healthcare for Children on the Autism Spectrum: A Guide to Medical, Nutritional, and Behavioral Issues (Topics in Autism)
by Fred Volkmar and Lisa Wiesner tackles health issues. There's a lot of medical information in here about autism, from how to detect common symptoms to finding the right kind of medical treatment. I did find myself re-reading the articles in this book, as it was not as easily readable as Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorders: Frequently Asked Questions but I do refer to this when my child gets sick and it is just as valuable a resource as What to Expect the Toddler Years was to us.One book that I am eager to buy and read is Ten Things Every Child with Autism Wishes You Knew
. I plan on buying this book as soon as I get enough money saved up. This isn't available locally, so I have to get this online from Amazon or Barnes & Noble. So I need to save up, because shipping charges to this country are atrocious.Technorati Tags: Autism, Autism Books, Books
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