A practical guide to autism : what every parent, family member, and teacher needs to know / Fred R. Volkmar, Lisa A. Wiesner.

Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons, [2009], ©2009.

xiii, 610 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm

Includes bibliographical references and index.

What is autism? -- What causes autism? -- Getting a diagnosis -- Getting services -- An overview of educational programs -- Educational interventions -- Working with young children -- Working with school-aged children -- Adolescence, adulthood, and the future -- Managing medical issues and problems -- Ensuring safety -- Dealing with seizures -- Dealing with regression -- Dealing with behavior problems -- Considering medications for behavior problems -- Managing sensory issues -- Managing sleep and sleep problems -- Considering complementary and alternative treatments -- Managing sibling and family issues -- Appendix. Criteria for autism.