What Is Autism?: Understanding Life with Autism or Asperger's

By Chantal Sicile-Kira

Book Overview

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?

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1596528427
• ISBN13: 9781596528420
• Release Date: April 2012
• Publisher: Turner
• Length: 174 Pages
• Weight: 0.52 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.3" x 8.0"