nellie Report post Posted September 26, 2004 I would like to recommend the following book. Autism Spectrum Disorders The Complete Guide by Chantal Sicile-Kira Although an excellent book for anyone touched by ASD, I think it is particularly good for parents of children newly diagnosed with ASD. You can read my review of this book on Amazon, dated November 18, 2003, http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/0...9608207-9427839 Nellie. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bid Report post Posted September 27, 2004 I'm off to order it!! Bid Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nel Report post Posted September 27, 2004 Hi nellie i read this book cover to cover after oliver got his diagnosis last november. I found it brilliant and agree that it's a very user friendly text for parents of a newly diagnosed child. I've read it again since and it's even better second time around once the initial panic has worn off a bit nel x Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vjmac Report post Posted September 28, 2004 Hi Nellie, Have just ordered the book. Thanks for that. Vicki Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vjmac Report post Posted September 28, 2004 Nellie, My first smilie in the text box! Am I thick or what !..... How easy was that. Vicki Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nellie Report post Posted September 28, 2004 Vicki Congratulations!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bid Report post Posted October 22, 2004 Nellie, I have read this book, and there is certainly loads of excellent stuff in there. But what did you think about the author's repeated comment that some children are 'cured' or 'recover' from autism? Personally this worried me. Interested to hear your views... Bid Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nellie Report post Posted October 22, 2004 Bid My personal opinion is that someone is born autistic and remains autistic, they may be able to overcome some 'difficulties' but their difference remains. I don't know if you have read Donna Williams books, they make interesting reading. This is a link to her website for anyone interested. http://www.donna.inuk.com/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amanda32 Report post Posted October 22, 2004 Hi everyone Just ordered ASD The complete guide by Chantal at Amazon as nellie recommended it. Iv'e also ordered Alternative treatments for children within the autistic spectrum, let you know how i get on with it. Hope its not got 100's of pages as i'm a short story person cant seem to get into a book (i will try). Take care Amandaxxx <'> <'> <'> Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bevalee Report post Posted October 24, 2004 Hi Everyone This is the first book that i read back in Dec 03 when Ryan was first diagnosed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nikki Report post Posted November 19, 2004 Hi All This is the first book that i read when Samuel was diagnosed and I found it really good Would recommend it to everyone to read - very easy to understand & not to wordy! If anyone has any other good suggestions for books please let me know! thanks Nikki Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kirstie Report post Posted December 12, 2004 Hi everyone, Nikki, i have read a good one lately, its called The out of sync child by Carol Stock Kranowitz. It explains sensory integration Dysfunction really well and gives examples of how different children react with and without sensory issues. It helped me, i knew this is what Lewis had along with his AS but i was kind of clueless about why. Theres a follow up book to that too, The out of Sync child has fun. Great too to help with great de-sensitising fun games. I got both from Amazon as they're American it's not always easy to find in the shops here. Hope that helps, i have a couple of others but haven't had the time to read them yet Will let you know when i do. Kirstie.x Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
