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? This accessible, straightforward book gives you the practical knowledge to evaluate communication therapies and treatments—and make sound decisions rooted in evidence-based practice.
A practical 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 five. With the research-based knowledge and real-world guidance in these pages, you will be a well-informed advocate ready to provide the best support for your child on the spectrum.
Absolutely fantastic. I desperately needed this book! So nice to finally have some answers and guidance. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone, such valuable information! This book changed the way I think and allowed me to understand so much.
I would highly recommend this book! It is a great resource for parents, therapists, and students who want to learn more about Autism Spectrum Disorders. The authors do a great job of making the material straight forward and easy to understand. They provide great examples from real life therapy sessions. I intend to refer to it in my daily practice as a speech and language therapist.
I'm a speech-language pathologist and always looking for great resources for my parents. This is a fabulous book. It explains the communication challenges of a child with ASD. It also does a great job explaining different educational programs as well as different types of communication therapy a child might need. It provides an extensive amount of knowledge using parent friendly language.
I have found this book to be the best resource available for both families and educators new to the field of autism. The clear and consise language and visuals provided make the book easy to read and understand a sometimes overwhelming process. Rhea and Donia have created a resource that will help many families for years to come, bravo!
I work with many families raising children with autism. This book is is written in a straightforward easy to understand manner. I recommend this book to families raising children with autism or other communication challenges. It is also a great resource for professionals who work with these families.
I just started working as an RBT this book came in very handy, it's informational, clear and outlines the basic concepts of learning and understanding how to work with ASD.
I've been so blessed to work and train with the best. I'm so grateful to the wonderful experiences that have come my way. Donia, you're an inspiration. I'm so grateful to you for the work you do and the opportunities you've given me.
She is a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist, International Educational Consultant, writer, and adventure/traveler who has devoted her life to improving the educational and therapeutic services of young children with special needs around the world. She is considered one of the leading experts in the field of early intervention, international special education, and speech-language therapy. She utilizes evidence-based practices with in-depth knowledge across disciplines.
Dr. Fahim and her team provide consultations in Europe, the Middle East, North Africa, and Asia.
