“Is it autism?”
No parent wants to consider a life-changing diagnosis for their child – and finding answers can be overwhelming. Whether you’re just beginning to question how your child’s development is progressing, if you’ve been worried for a while and are pursuing evaluations and therapy to address your child’s delays, or even if you’re child has been newly diagnosed with autism, then this book is for you. This plain-language break-down of the official terminology and diagnostic criteria, along with real-life examples taken from actual cases, provides an excellent overview for parents and caregivers who want to know what autism is…and what it isn’t.
With more than 20 years as a pediatric speech-language pathologist specializing in treating toddlers and preschoolers ages birth to four, Laura Mize has spent her career helping parents as they navigate the unfamiliar territory of communication delays. Through her Louisville, Kentucky practice and her website, teachmetotalk.com, Laura’s straightforward, compassionate, and knowledgeable counsel has aided countless parents in determining if their child has a delay in communication skills, the best course of action for them to follow to help their child, and when there are signs that indicate something more than just “late talking.”
If you’ve asked yourself, “Is it autism?” then this book is a vital tool to help point you in the right direction as you seek answers for yourself, your family, and most importantly, for your child.
No parent wants to consider a life-changing diagnosis for their child – and finding answers can be overwhelming. Whether you’re just beginning to question how your child’s development is progressing, if you’ve been worried for a while and are pursuing evaluations and therapy to address your child’s delays, or even if you’re child has been newly diagnosed with autism, then this book is for you. This plain-language break-down of the official terminology and diagnostic criteria, along with real-life examples taken from actual cases, provides an excellent overview for parents and caregivers who want to know what autism is…and what it isn’t.
With more than 20 years as a pediatric speech-language pathologist specializing in treating toddlers and preschoolers ages birth to four, Laura Mize has spent her career helping parents as they navigate the unfamiliar territory of communication delays. Through her Louisville, Kentucky practice and her website, teachmetotalk.com, Laura’s straightforward, compassionate, and knowledgeable counsel has aided countless parents in determining if their child has a delay in communication skills, the best course of action for them to follow to help their child, and when there are signs that indicate something more than just “late talking.”
If you’ve asked yourself, “Is it autism?” then this book is a vital tool to help point you in the right direction as you seek answers for yourself, your family, and most importantly, for your child.
