New Book Is the First to View Autism Spectrum Disorder in a Family Context

We know that autism is on the rise and theories as to the cause of this frightening disorder abound. We also know that while having a child with a form of autism is a challenge to the whole family, there are precious few resources to teach you how to balance the family’s needs with those of the child…until now.
In Helping Your Child with Autism Spectrum Disorder (June 05) three experts on autism spectrum disorder offer a revolutionary plan that gives parents:

• Strategies for addressing common symptoms, such as impaired social functioning, behavioral problems, and communication difficulties
  
• Skills they need to enhance family communication and create a balance between child-centered activities and family-centered activities
  
• Techniques for increasing a child’s ability to be independent and to participate in the family

About the Authors:
Stephanie B. Lockshin, MA, Ed.D., Ph.D., BCBA, is a neuropsychologist and coordinator of clinical services at the Institute for Child Development at the State University of New York at Binghamton.

Jennifer M. Gillis, MA, BCABA, is coordinator of clinical services at the State University of New York at Binghamton.

Raymond G. Romanczyk, Ph.D., is adjunct professor of psychiatry at the State University of New York at Binghamton, Sciences Center. He is the director of the Institute for Child Development located at SUNY, Binghamton.

For more information e-mail Earlita Chenault or call 510-652-0215, x142.