Overcoming Autism: Finding the Answers, Strategies, and Hope That Can Transform a Child's Life

Overcoming Autism: Finding the Answers, Strategies, and Hope That Can Transform a Child's Life

A fully revised and updated edition of the definitive guide to reducing symptoms of autism spectrum disorder Since Overcoming Autism was first published nearly a decade ago, many theories about autism have fallen by the wayside. But the interventions described in this book have been shown to be the best approach to improving the development and quality of life of children with autism. Together, Lynn Kern Koegel, the nationally recognized head of the Autism Research Center at the University of California, and Claire LaZebnik, a professional writer and the mother of a child with autism, have updated their classic guide with today’s cutting-edge research. This revised edition has also been expanded to clarify the importance of community support to affected families and the effect of societal acceptance on a child’s life. Still the only book on autism coauthored by professional in the field and a parent with first-hand experience, Overcoming Autism is as warm and nurturing as it is authoritative. "A truly remarkable book... I recommend it very highly." — Fred R. Volkmar, M.D ., Yale University "An outstanding book... comprehensive, calm, poignant, and surprisingly funny." Wendy Mogel , author of The Blessing of a Skinned Knee " Overcoming Autism provides solid information and a practical headstart toward understanding children's needs and managing their behavior effectively." — Bruce J. Masek , Ph.D., ABPP, Clinical Director, Child and Adolescent Pyschiatry at Massachusetts General Hospital and Associate Professor of Psychology at Harvard Medical School "An excellent, practical book for both parents and teachers." Temple Grandin, Ph.D ., author of Thinking in Pictures Lynn Kern Koegel is one of the world’s foremost experts on the treatment of autism. She and her husband, Robert L. Koegel, Ph.D., founded the renowned Autism Research Center at the Graduate School of Education at the University of Californian, Santa Barbara. She lives in Santa Barbara, California. Claire LaZebnik is a published novelist and magazine writer. She lives with her husband and four children in Pacific Palisades, California. Koegel and LaZebnik are also the authors of  Growing Up on the Spectrum: A Guide to Life, Love, and Learning for Teens and Young Adults with Autism and Asperger's.