具体描述
100 Questions & Answers About Autism: Expert Advice from a Physician/Parent Caregiver focuses on issues of critical importance to those who love and care for autistic children and adults. This book gives you authoritative, practical answers to the most common questions about autism, including causes, diagnosis, treatment options, sources of support, and much more. Written by a physician who is the parent of an autistic child, this text combines the author's medical knowledge, extensive research, and personal experience. The text is supplemented with thoughts and comments from other parents of autistic children, making this an invaluable resource for all loved ones of people coping with the physical and emotional turmoil of autism.
探索自闭症谱系：一本全面解答家长、教育者与关怀者的实用指南 《100 Questions & Answers About Autism》是一本旨在为应对自闭症谱系障碍（ASD）的家庭、教育工作者、医疗专业人士以及任何对这一复杂状况感兴趣的人士提供清晰、实用且易于理解的解答的著作。本书并非仅仅罗列冷冰冰的学术理论，而是以一种贴近生活、充满关怀的视角，深入浅出地剖析了自闭症谱系的方方面面。 本书的创作初衷源于对自闭症谱系日益增长的认知和家庭在寻求信息时所面临的挑战。许多家长在孩子确诊ASD后，会感到迷茫、焦虑，并急切地想了解更多关于ASD的知识，以便更好地支持他们的孩子。教育工作者也需要准确的信息来为有特殊需求的学生提供最有效的教育和干预。因此，《100 Questions & Answers About Autism》应运而生，它汇集了当前在自闭症研究领域的最新进展和临床实践中的宝贵经验，以问答的形式，将复杂的信息转化为易于消化和应用的知识。 本书的内容涵盖了自闭症谱系障碍的各个重要维度，旨在为读者提供一个全面的认识框架。首先，在“理解自闭症谱系”部分，本书将深入探讨自闭症谱系障碍的核心特征，包括其在社交沟通、互动以及重复性行为和限制性兴趣等方面的表现。它会详细解释ASD的诊断标准，澄清常见的误解，并介绍ASD的成因，从遗传学到环境因素，提供科学严谨的解释。本书力求让读者明白，自闭症谱系是一个广泛的连续体，每个个体都有其独特的优势和挑战。 接着，“诊断与早期干预”部分将聚焦于ASD的早期识别和干预的重要性。书中会回答关于何时以及如何进行早期评估的问题，介绍各种评估工具和方法，并强调早期干预对于提升ASD个体生活质量的决定性作用。读者可以了解到各种有效的早期干预策略，如应用行为分析（ABA）、发展性个体差异个体化教学法（DIR/Floortime）等，以及如何为孩子选择最适合的干预方案。 “家庭支持与生活挑战”是本书的另一核心板块。它深刻理解ASD家庭所面临的独特压力和需求，提供实用的家庭支持策略。本书会解答关于日常护理、行为管理、感官处理问题、睡眠困难、喂养挑战等一系列与家庭生活息息相关的问题。同时，它还会探讨如何与学校、医疗机构等外部资源有效合作，以及如何建立一个支持性的家庭环境，帮助ASD个体及其家人应对日常生活中的各种挑战。 在“教育与学习”领域，本书将为教育工作者和家长提供宝贵的指导。它会回答关于在不同教育环境中（包括主流学校和特殊教育机构）如何支持ASD学生的入学问题，如何制定个体化教育计划（IEP），以及如何运用有效的教学策略来促进ASD学生的学习和发展。书中还会讨论如何在课堂上解决行为问题，如何培养学生的社交技能和生活技能，以及如何利用技术辅助学习。 此外，“社交与人际关系”部分将关注ASD个体在社交互动中的需求和挑战。本书会解释ASD个体在理解社交线索、建立和维持友谊、以及处理情绪方面可能遇到的困难，并提供实用的方法来帮助他们发展社交技能，例如社交故事、社交技能小组等。同时，它也强调了社会大众对于ASD的理解和接纳对于促进ASD个体融入社会的重要性。 最后，“未来展望与成长”板块则将目光投向ASD个体成年后的生活。本书会探讨升学、就业、独立生活等方面的议题，并提供相关的支持资源和建议。它还会讨论ASD成年人在关系、情感以及终身学习等方面的需求，以及如何帮助他们实现个人潜能，过上充实而有意义的生活。 《100 Questions & Answers About Autism》以其详实的内容、清晰的结构和人性化的语言，成为了一本不可或缺的资源。它不仅仅是一本信息手册，更是一座连接知识与实践的桥梁，为所有关心自闭症谱系障碍的读者提供了方向、支持和希望。无论您是初为人父母，还是经验丰富的教育者，抑或是希望加深对ASD理解的任何一位社会成员，本书都将是您探索和理解自闭症谱系旅程中的可靠伙伴。
作者简介
目录信息
Introduction 1
Part 1: The Basics 5
Questions 1–12 provide background information for understanding autism, covering
such topics as:
■
What is autism?
■
What is the prognosis for children with autism?
Part 2: Diagnosing Autism
37
Questions 13–21 describe the symptoms of autism and discuss how autism is
diagnosed:
■
Are there risk factors for autism?
■
What are some symptoms a parent should look for?
■
How do doctors diagnose autism?
Part 3: Autism Crisis
63
Questions 22–27 address the controversy over the reported rising incidence rate of
autism, as well as the roles of vaccines and mercury:
■
What have studies found regarding vaccinations and autism?
■
What should a parent do about childhood immunizations?
■
Is mercury exposure dangerous?
Part 4: Autism Therapies and Treatments
81
Questions 28–35 describe the types of treatments available for autism and address the
challenges of evaluating treatment options:
■
How will I know if a new therapy is right for my child?
■
Are there therapies besides ABA that are useful?
Part 5: Medication and the Treatment of Autism
99
Questions 36–43 cover common symptoms, side effects, and complications of autism
and its treatment:
■
Are medications useful in treating the behavioral problems of autistic children?
■
What types of medications are used to treat autistic children?
■
How are anxiety and depression treated in an autistic person?
Part 6: Alternative Treatment for Autism
115
Questions 44–50 discuss complementary and alternative treatments for autism:
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Is there any harm in trying unproven treatments on my child?
■
Are dietary interventions helpful to autistic children?
Part 7: State and Federal Entitlement Programs
131
Questions 51–59 address entitlement programs for disabled children:
■
What is SSI?
■
How does the government decide if a child is disabled?
■
What health care services are available to my child?
Part 8: Caring for Your Child After You’re Gone
147
Questions 60–69 discuss wills, trusts, and guardianship:
■
What is a will?
■
What is a special needs trust?
■
What is guardianship?
Part 9: Education of Autistic Children
161
Questions 70–79 discuss educational resources available for autistic children:
■
What is the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act?
■
What is special education?
■
How do I choose the best special education program for my child?
Part 10: Living with Autism
183
Questions 80–94 address the challenges of daily life with an autistic child:
■
What are some tips for parenting kids with autism?
■
How can I help my other children form a relationship with their autistic sibling?
■
How do I make my home safe for my autistic child?
Part 11: Stress
219
Questions 95–99 discuss coping with the stress of autism:
■
What are some ways that parents can reduce their stress?
■
What can I do about my children’s stress?
Appendix
233
Question 100 is a list of web sites, organizations, and literature to help families
of autistic people find additional resources on general and specific topics related
to autism.
Glossary
Index
· · · · · · (收起)
Part 1: The Basics 5
Questions 1–12 provide background information for understanding autism, covering
such topics as:
■
What is autism?
■
What is the prognosis for children with autism?
Part 2: Diagnosing Autism
37
Questions 13–21 describe the symptoms of autism and discuss how autism is
diagnosed:
■
Are there risk factors for autism?
■
What are some symptoms a parent should look for?
■
How do doctors diagnose autism?
Part 3: Autism Crisis
63
Questions 22–27 address the controversy over the reported rising incidence rate of
autism, as well as the roles of vaccines and mercury:
■
What have studies found regarding vaccinations and autism?
■
What should a parent do about childhood immunizations?
■
Is mercury exposure dangerous?
Part 4: Autism Therapies and Treatments
81
Questions 28–35 describe the types of treatments available for autism and address the
challenges of evaluating treatment options:
■
How will I know if a new therapy is right for my child?
■
Are there therapies besides ABA that are useful?
Part 5: Medication and the Treatment of Autism
99
Questions 36–43 cover common symptoms, side effects, and complications of autism
and its treatment:
■
Are medications useful in treating the behavioral problems of autistic children?
■
What types of medications are used to treat autistic children?
■
How are anxiety and depression treated in an autistic person?
Part 6: Alternative Treatment for Autism
115
Questions 44–50 discuss complementary and alternative treatments for autism:
■
Is there any harm in trying unproven treatments on my child?
■
Are dietary interventions helpful to autistic children?
Part 7: State and Federal Entitlement Programs
131
Questions 51–59 address entitlement programs for disabled children:
■
What is SSI?
■
How does the government decide if a child is disabled?
■
What health care services are available to my child?
Part 8: Caring for Your Child After You’re Gone
147
Questions 60–69 discuss wills, trusts, and guardianship:
■
What is a will?
■
What is a special needs trust?
■
What is guardianship?
Part 9: Education of Autistic Children
161
Questions 70–79 discuss educational resources available for autistic children:
■
What is the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act?
■
What is special education?
■
How do I choose the best special education program for my child?
Part 10: Living with Autism
183
Questions 80–94 address the challenges of daily life with an autistic child:
■
What are some tips for parenting kids with autism?
■
How can I help my other children form a relationship with their autistic sibling?
■
How do I make my home safe for my autistic child?
Part 11: Stress
219
Questions 95–99 discuss coping with the stress of autism:
■
What are some ways that parents can reduce their stress?
■
What can I do about my children’s stress?
Appendix
233
Question 100 is a list of web sites, organizations, and literature to help families
of autistic people find additional resources on general and specific topics related
to autism.
Glossary
Index
· · · · · · (收起)
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虽然是多年前的书，但问题本身并不落后。 和同事粗略译完了整本。
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虽然是多年前的书，但问题本身并不落后。 和同事粗略译完了整本。
