Autism spectrum disorders / H.W. Poole ; series consultant, Anne S. Walters, PhD, Chief Psychologist, Emma Pendleton Bradley Hospital, Clinical Associate Professor, Alpert Medical School/Brown University.
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Broomall, PA : Mason Crest, [2016]
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South Windsor Public Library - Children's Department
Understanding autism spectrum disorder -- Major symptoms of ASD -- Causes of ASD -- Living with ASD.
Summary
"Experts say that as many as 1 in 68 American kids may fall somewhere on the autism spectrum. Autism affects people's ability to communicate and socialize. The disorder can be a challenge sometimes, but people with autism are also capable of amazing things. Learning as much as you can about the disorder can make it easier to cope with it. The lives of millions of kids are affected by mental illness. And yet it's all too common for kids to feel like they are alone with their problems. Whether you're seeking information for family, friends, or yourself, these books help explain the challenges faced by people with mental disorders"-- Publisher's website.