Fiske, Kate E.

Autism and the family : understanding and supporting parents and siblings Kate E. Fiske ; foreword by Tristram Smith. - First edition. - W.W Norton & Company, 2017 - xxii, 311 pages ; 25 cm. - A Norton professional book .

Includes bibliographical references and index.


Introduction -- Understanding the experience of diagnosis -- Recognizing patterns of parent stress over time -- Appreciating the effects of ASD on parents and their relationships -- Providing support for siblings -- Integrating extended family in care and treatment -- Understanding a family's culture -- Identifying key coping strategies -- Building a strong rapport with parents -- Guiding parents in the treatment of autism -- Conclusion.

9780393710557 (hardcover)


Autistic children--Family relationships.
Parents of autistic children
Autism in children--Treatment.

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