Autism Spectrum Disorders: Autism for Parents: From Theory to Practice is an indispensable pool of information for parents and other family members of children who have been diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Doris J. Barnes as a parent of a son with autism wrote this book to help you grasp the signs and symptoms of Autism Spectrum Disorders and how they are treated. along with defining and diagnosing, Doris provides you with information on the latest behavioral and developmental therapies. It also helps- you (the parent) understand what you can do to help encourage a smooth passage from adolescence through the teen years and into adulthood.Topics include• Autism Signs and Symptoms• Autism Communication Tips• Advice to Parents from a young adult POV• Picking Autism Treatments• Autism Diagnosis• Autism Prognosis• Adolescence and beyondAutism Spectrum Disorders: Autism for Parents: From Theory to Practice provides you with tools to help navigate the sometimes challenging world of autism spectrum disorders.