The Essential Guide to Auti

2007-03-10T23:17:00.000-08:00

The history of autism - including when it was first discovered, initial treatments, myths surrounding the disorder and more .
13 common ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) misconceptions and the real truth for each - this information will greatly help put your mind at ease about this dreaded disorder.
The three main signs of autism - and how to quickly and easily recognize each.
The three broad categories of autism - and how to immediately tell in which category someone with autism belongs.
The 5 most recent, most accepted theories about the cause of ASDs - this information may surprise you.
13 questions all concerned parents should ask themselves if they think their child may have autism - your responses to these questions will ensure you know what step to take next .
28 additional signs of autism - you'll know exactly what behaviors to look for when assessing your child or loved one.
Common treatments for autism - and how to know if a treatment is right for your child or loved one .
18 questions you should always ask before submitting your child or loved one for a particular treatment - this information will help ensure your child receives the treatment that's right for him or her .
The six most common autism treatments used today - plus, whether or not it is good to combine treatments.
The positives and negatives of using Applied Behavioral Analysis to treat autism - and how to tell if your child is right for an ABA program.
How to choose an ABA provider - including four things that you should always look for before deciding upon a provider.
The five steps involved in a successful floor time program - if a program doesn't include all five of these steps then it is definitely not right for you child.
The effectiveness of the most common alternative autism treatments - plus, 14 things that you should always look for before selecting an alternative treatment program.
How to use the diet to help control autism naturally - proponents of dietary management of autism agree that many symptoms will decrease in severity and some may even disappear with a change in diet ... learn more here .
Supplements that have been shown to benefit those with autism - and how to ensure your autistic child takes the supplements .
6 tips for a successful supplementation program - these tips will help you cut costs and ensure that your child adjusts to the program quickly and easily.
How to cope with the stress of raising an autistic child - this information will have you feeling better and more relaxed than you have in years .
How to ensure the safety of an autistic child - follow these 12 simple tips and your child's safety is practically guaranteed .
How to ensure the education needs of your autistic child are being met - including seven questions that you should always ask your child's school .
How to deal with an autistic adolescent - follow these tips to safely navigate your way through this difficult time in anyone's life.
How to plan for your autistic child's transition to adulthood - including 13 questions you should ask yourself .