Helping children with autism learn : treatment approaches for parents and professionals /

Director of the Autism Clinic at Langley Porter Psychiatric Institute at the University of California at San Francisco, Siegel follows up The World of the Autistic Child with a tremendous guide on working with children who have Autistic Spectrum Disorders (ASD). She offers therapies and approaches that parents and educators can use with ASD children, underscoring the notion that not every therapy will work with every child-a vital concept missing in many recent books. She does a great job of describing behavioral and communication therapies while suggesting model programs, mainstreaming ASD children into typical classrooms, and ensuring successful Individualized Education Plans. Besides writing in an accessible and often lighthearted style, Siegel has established an excellent and clearly defined structure for each chapter, providing a concise overview, thorough descriptions, and conclusions that help bridge the gap between readers with different backgrounds and familiarity with ASD. Strongly recommended for public libraries and academic libraries with autism or education collections.-Corey Seeman, Univ. of Toledo Libs., OH (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.