Autism Spectrum Disorders: The Complete Guide to Understanding Autism, Asperger's Syndrome, Pervasive Developmental Disorder, and Other ASDs
Author: Chantal Sicile Kira
Based upon Chantal Sicile-Kira's personal and professional experiences with autistic disorders, this comprehensive and accessible source covers all aspects of autism conditions, including Asperger's Syndrome and Pervasive Developmental Disorder, including:
- The causes of autism spectrum disorders
- How to properly diagnose ASPs
- Treatments based on physiology, sensory, and biomedical interventions
- Coping strategies for families
- Educational programs
- Living and working conditions for adults with ASP
- Autism Treatment Evaluation Checklist (ATEC)
Library Journal
Sicile-Kira draws on 20 years' experience as both a professional and a parent in this single-volume guide to Autistic Spectrum Disorders (ASD), first published in Britain in 2003. She covers many topics (e.g., education, diagnosis, treatments, family life, resources, and life for adults with autism) but does not usually provide enough detail to be truly informative, even in an introductory manner. In part, the problem lies in her using quotes to explain ASD; her selections primarily come from five people her own son and authors Temple Grandin, Liane Willey, Donna Williams, and Tito Mukhopadhyay not a sufficient cross section. Sicile-Kira does, however, provide a few strong chapters, such as education especially when discussing getting through an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) meeting and services for adults with ASD. For a better single volume on ASD, see Mitzi Waltz's Autistic Spectrum Disorders. An optional purchase for public libraries. Corey Seeman, Univ. of Toledo Libs., OH Copyright 2004 Reed Business Information.
What People Are Saying
Temple Grandin
...information from personal experiences will give...parents and professionals...insight into how people on the spectrum perceive the world.
—Ph.D., author, Thinking In Pictures and Animals in Translation
Bernard Rimland
"...It will provide invaluable help and guidance to parents and professionals alike, especially those who are new to the world of autism. This book is not merely highly recommended - it is indispensable!"
—Ph.D., Director, Austism Research Institute, Founder, Autism Society of America
Anthony Edwards
This reference guide is...invaluable for anyone in the community who comes across individuals with autism in their line of work.
—E.R.'s Dr. Greene
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Complete Idiot's Guide to Low Sodium Meals
Author: Shelley Vaughan James
Make delicious meals—with just a grain of salt.
When someone is trying to curb his or her sodium intake, preparing food that is tasty and nutritious can be difficult. This book offers readers over 250 recipes the whole family can enjoy. From appetizers to desserts and everything in between, this book focuses on everyday recipes families will love, put together with simple and flavorful salt substitutes.
Over 250 appealing, easy-to-prepare recipes, including snacks, sauces, and condiments— categories often loaded with sodium
Covers the many herbs and spices that can be used as salt substitutes and provides advice on how to find the hidden sodium content in unlabeled foods and when eating out
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Author Biography:
Shelly Vaughan James is publisher of House of White Birches, editor of Home Cooking magazine, and former editor of Recipe Digest magazine. She writes a food column for The Food Syndicate.
Heidi McIndoo, R.D., operates Apple a Day Nutrition, a company that provides a wide range of nutritional services—from nutritional counseling and meal planning to nutrient analysis of recipes and menus. She served as National Media Spokesperson for the American Dietetic Association and has written health and nutrition articles for numerous publications.
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