What Is Autism?: Understanding Life with Autism or Asperger's (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781596528420)

International autism advocate and bestselling author Chantal Sicile-Kira provides this simple, concise explanation of one of the most prevalent disorders in America.

Each year, 1 in every 100 children in America are diagnosed with autism. Although autism has reached epidemic proportions, it is far from understood. In What Is Autism? Chantal Sicile-Kira provides a clear, instructive explanation of autism spectrum disorders and what life is like for those on the spectrum. If you know someone with autism and would benefit from a quick, straightforward explanation of the condition, this book is the perfect resource. What Is Autism? explores in a simple question-answer format topics such as:

What are the causes of autism? Can vaccines cause autism?
Can autism be prevented?
How can I recognize the symptoms?
Why do children and teens with autism act the way they do?
What are the emotional effects of autism on the family?

Author: Chantal Sicile-Kira
ISBN-10: 1596528427
ISBN-13: 9781596528420
Publisher: Turner
Language: English
Published: 04/03/2012
Pages: 174
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.45lbs
Size: 8.00h x 5.25w x 0.40d