Let's Talk – hinnat ja saatavuus

This is a book for professionals to share with families of young children (0 - 5 years) who have been or are in the process of being diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The authors help families 1) navigate a child's ASD diagnosis and treatment options, 2) understand the range of early intervention professionals and their respective roles, and 3) learn that communication is a critical aspect of diagnosis and intervention. Communication is often a parent’s number-one concern when a young child is diagnosed with autism. With so many interventions available, how can families be sure they’re choosing the best option for their child? Share this accessible book with parents, and give them the practical knowledge they need to evaluate communication therapies and treatments—and make sound decisions rooted in evidence-based practice. A parent-friendly resource from trusted experts on autism and communication, this book covers everything from autism fundamentals to the specifics of developing an individualized treatment plan for children birth to 5. With the research-based knowledge and real-world guidance in these pages, parents will be well-informed advocates ready to provide the best support for their children on the spectrum. Help Parents: arm themselves with essential knowledge about autism and how it’s diagnosedunderstand the range of social communication behaviors they might see in their childlearn the how and why of developmental assessmentschoose evidence-based treatments and interventions that address their child’s specific communication needssupport their child’s development of key skills, such as motor imitation, joint attention, play, and spontaneous communicationmake the most of available educational services, including IEPs and IFSPspartner effectively with SLPs, OTs, special educators, and paraprofessionalsnavigate the complex emotions associated with a child’s autism diagnosis