Book Review - My Child Has Autism, Now What? Written by Deb Dockery

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This is a review of the book "My Child Hasand advice on how to talk to doctors, and other
Autism, Now What?" by Deb Dockery. The bookprofessionals you will encounter on your life
covers various aspects of autism, aspergersjourney with autism.
relevant to different ages and stages ofThere are sections discussing treatment options,
development.medication, how to help your child have a happy
"My Child Has Autism, Now What?" is an booklife and direction on finding additional resources if
written by Deb Dockery. It is intended forneeded.
parents suspecting or dealing with an autismAdditional eBooks and resources are included for
diagnosis (spectrum, asd, aspergers, pdd-nos) ofscreening your toddler (CHAT), NIMH book on
their baby, toddler or child. It can also be usefulautism, and a book specific to military families.
for adults dealing with autism.These additional books cover topics such as
Please note that this is an 'eBook', which meanstelevision, video games and appropriate school
you read the book on your computer or laptop.settings.
There are many benefits of this format over aIn my opinion, it is well written by an author that
normal book, including the ability to search theis experienced both as a writer, but also a parent
content. I printed a few charts from the book, soherself.
it is possible to print if you need to.Our family is still utilizing information from these
The book is overall well written, gramaticallybooks and it has helped greatly in saving time and
correct and easy to understand. If you want tomaking progress with school, home, social
go further, the book has additional detailedinteractions and more.
information for topics, as well as references toFor more information on this book, see AAIG.
where you can find additional information.