Helping Children with Autism Learn: Treatment Approaches for Parents and Professionals

by Bryna Siegel

Book Overview

Bryna Siegel gives parents of autistic children what they need most: hope. Her first book, The World of the Autistic Child, became an instant classic, illuminating the inaccessible minds of afflicted children. Now she offers an equally insightful, thoroughly practical guide to treating the learning disabilities associated with this heartbreaking disorder.

The trouble with treating autism, Siegel writes, is that it is a spectrum disorder--a...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0195325060
• ISBN13: 9780195325065
• Release Date: April 2007
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
• Length: 512 Pages
• Weight: 1.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 6.1" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

Best professional book for treating Autism

This book is more practical and has a professional outlook. Most of the books on autism are written by parents and offer an insight into theie plight. Yes, this book can be a bit depressing at times, but it's better to be realistic and find a solution.

Yet another excellent book by Bryna Siegel!

I read, "the world of the Autistic Child" a few years ago and it was just the best book on Autism out there. So informative, and such an interesting read. So I was extremely excited when this book was released. I immediately purchased it. You will not be dissapointed!! If you read "the world..." and enjoyed it then you will definately appreciate this book as well. I did however find the previous book more interesting, maybe because I was still "new" to the Autism world. Now after years of reads, and research, well there just isnt much "new" info out there that I haven't already read. Having said that..I still very highly recommend this book to add to anyones collection of books on Autism.

A great resource

This is an exceptional resource for anyone who is interested in helping children with autism. There is a wealth of information in this 498 page book - based on research and professional experience. Bryna Siegel begins with a discussion of the definition of autism and its impacts on children, including development and strengths and weaknesses. By understanding how autism works and effects children, their supporters can find ways to teach them that are effective. The second major section focuses on social and communication problems that face autistic children. It explains how and why it affects their learning and functioning in society. The last third of the book presents various treatment options - descriptions and strengths and weaknesses. I highly recommend this book. It is a remarkable resource for anyone who really wants to delve into the world of autism.

Great Book from Byrna Siegel

This book packs quite a punch. Being the parent of a child with autism I've read many books on treatment approaches but this one was undoubtedly the best one I've seen to date. Byrna does a great job of informing parents without using intimidating verbage. I would recommend this book to any parent or professional working with a child who has autism.

A Gem!

I become so overwhelmed with joy when I come across a book that is practical, informative and inspiring! Ms. Siegel's years of experience working with individuals with autistic spectrum disorders is so wonderfully conveyed in this book. Ms. Siegel very thoroughly and intelligently discusses (without using unnecessary psychological jargon) the varying degrees of abilities characteristic of ASDs & recommends appropriate treatment plans. As the mother of a two-year-old son recently diagnosed with autism, I urge all professionals and families who have personal contact with individuls with ASDs to read this book; it is truly insightful.