Bruey, Carolyn Thorwarth.

Demystifying autism spectrum disorders : a guide to diagnosis for parents and professionals / Carolyn Thorwarth Bruey. - Bethesda, MD : Woodbine House, 2004. - 241 p. ; 22 cm. - Topics in autism . - Topics in autism. .

Includes bibliographical references (p. [231]-233) and index.

Introduction -- So, you suspect your child may have an autism spectrum disorder -- Autism: history, myths, demographics, and theories of cause -- Breaking down the five autism spectrum disorders -- Common features of autism spectrum disorders -- Pinpointing the right ASD diagnosis -- The diagnostic process -- Your child has just been diagnosed with an ASD ... what now? -- Treatment.

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