A Parent's Guide to Autism Spectrum Disorder

By National Institute of Mental Health

This guide is intended to help parents understand what autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is, recognize common signs and symptoms, and find the resources they need. It's important to remember that help is available.Autism is a group of developmental brain disorders, collectively called autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The term "spectrum" refers to the wide range of symptoms, skills, and levels of impairment, or disability, that children with ASD can have. Some children are mildly impaired by their symptoms, but others are severely disabled.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1480217247
• ISBN13: 9781480217249
• Release Date: November 2012
• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 28 Pages
• Weight: 0.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 10.0" x 0.1" x 8.0"