| View Larger Image | The First Year: Autism Spectrum Disorders: An Essential Guide for the Newly Diagnosed Child | Paperbackby Nancy D. Wiseman (Author)
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| | Binding: | Paperback | | Publisher: | Da Capo Lifelong Books | | Page Count: | 368 Pages | | Publication Date: | March 23, 2009 | | Sales Rank: | 313,345th |
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From the founder of the national autism nonprofit First Signs--step-by-step, how to handle all aspects of your child's condition in its crucial early stages. When parents learn that their child is diagnosed with autism, the news can be paralyzing. Wiseman has navigated this maze for over a decade and has counseled thousands of parents worldwide. She knows firsthand how difficult it can be to unravel complex issues quickly, find the right treatments, and get answers. The First Year®: Autism Spectrum Disorders walks parents through multiple diagnoses, including Asperger Syndrome, PDD-NOS, and autistic disorder. From navigating the healthcare, insurance, and educational systems to choosing therapies, Wiseman helps parents reach the best possible outcome for their family. |
CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 5.0 based on 4 reviews)
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Great book!!!!! I learned a lot about Autism by Marcos Delgadillo Chong (Cd. Obregon, Sonora Mexico)  5 Stars
June 08, 2009
Great book about Autism. My [...] year old daugther has autism and reading this book is helping me how to deal with this. Thanks to the autor to write and share her experiences in this book. I totally recommended, must have book to some one to have a beloved with this disorder..........
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A State of The Art Easy To Read Book That Is An Invaluable Guide by Susan H. Sanford (MA) 5 Stars
April 21, 2009
I can tell you that Autism has touched my life very deeply on both a personal and a professional level. Prior to becoming a stay at home mom, my youngest son is diagnosed on the Autism Spectrum, I worked in the field for over ten years as a clinical social worker. Nancy D. Wiseman's book is essential for both parents and professionals to read! She has a very down to earth way of writing that both parents and professionals can understand. This woman is ahead of her time in writing this state of the art book that serves as a guide to help parents know what to do, step by step, on what they can do to help their child access the help he or she needs within the first year of being diagnosed. It is NEVER too late and anyone who has a child on the spectrum can benefit from reading this very comprehensive book and acting on its recommendations. Professionals can learn a great deal from reading it as well. The author has lived in the shoes of a mother who has a daughter diagnosed on the Autism Spectrum. It is through her own wisdom, personal experiences, and compassion that she writes this book to help other families and their children. This is not a book about theories and abstract concepts. This is a book about what any parent with a child on the Autism Spectrum can do to help their child lead a happier and healthier life. She walks parents through what they can do and are wise to do on behalf of their child each step of the way. As a mom who has a child on the Autism Spectrum, despite my professional training and clinical experience, I know how difficult it can be to deal with the diagnosis and then how overwhelming it can be to figure out what to do next. This book is state of the art and ahead of its time. Nancy D. Wiseman takes the guess work out of what should I do and why and simply tells you! I have read countless books on Autism Spectrum Disorders over the years. This book is among the very finest ever written. I highly recommend it to parents and professionals. This book is priceless and a must read.
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AN IMPORTANT FAMILY RESOURCE by Anna A. (Florida, USA) 5 Stars
April 15, 2009
This book offers invaluable information to the countless families affected by autism. Along with her 2006 book, COULD IT BE AUTISM? Nancy Wiseman brings an organized approach to the possibilities for diagnosis, action and recovery. She speaks with warmth and compassion, grounded in the authority of personal experience. It is an essential and unique addition to contemporary literature in the field.
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Great guide for the first year and beyond... by Stephanie (Massachusetts) 5 Stars
March 31, 2009
As a parent who has passed the first year after diagnosis, has read numerous books, and thought I already knew all I needed to know, I wasn't sure this book was for me. But to my surprise, I not only learned from this resource, but I wished I had it available to me when my children were diagnosed on the Autism Spectrum.
Nancy Wiseman did an incredible job taking the first year after diagnosis and establishing step by step guidelines for parents to follow. Having your child diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder is devastating. You feel lost, lonely, and confused. Having this book to lead you in the process can help ease some of those feelings. And you are not only getting advice from a professional in the Autism field, but also a parent of a child with Autism. She not only knows the ins and outs of dealing with an Autism Spectrum Disorder, she has lived it with her own child.
I highly recommend this book to both parents of newly diagnosed children as well as parents who have been dealing with Autism for years.
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