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Cutting-edge research reveals that parents can play a huge role in helping toddlers and preschoolers with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) connect with others and live up to their potential. This encouraging guide from the developers of a groundbreaking early intervention program provides doable, practical strategies you can use every day. Nearly all young kids—including those with ASD—have an amazing capacity to learn. Drs. Sally Rogers, Geraldine Dawson, and Laurie Vismara make it surprisingly simple to turn daily routines like breakfast or bath time into fun and rewarding learning experiences that target crucial developmental skills. Vivid examples illustrate proven techniques for promoting play, language, and engagement. Get an early start—and give your child the tools to explore and enjoy the world.
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“A remarkable achievement. Drs. Rogers, Dawson, and Vismara…write with clarity, insight, and even humor. This is a book you will prize highly.”
— Peter Szatmari, MD, author of A Mind Apart
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“Easy to read, highly informative, and packed with useful strategies, this is a wonderful resource for parents.”
— Fred R. Volkmar, MD, coauthor of A Practical Guide to Autism -
“I was so overwhelmed when my child was diagnosed. This book is the road map I needed, written by experts I trust.”
— Laura Shumaker, author, San Francisco Chronicle autism blog -
Easy to read, highly informative, and packed with useful strategies, this is a wonderful resource for parents.
— Fred R. Volkmar, MD, coauthor of A Practical Guide to Autism
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About the Authors
Sally J. Rogers, PhD, is professor of psychiatry at the MIND Institute at the University of California, Davis. She is a pioneering autism researcher known for her work on early intervention for preschoolers, imitation deficits, family interventions, and autism in infancy.
Geraldine Dawson, PhD, is professor of psychiatry and director of the Duke Center for Autism and Brain Development at Duke University. She served as founding director of the University of Washington Autism Center. An internationally recognized autism expert with a focus on early detection, intervention, and brain plasticity in autism, Dr. Dawson is a passionate advocate for families.
Laurie A. Vismara, PhD, is a clinical research scientist at the MIND Institute at the University of California, Davis, and a board-certified behavior analyst. Dr. Vismara’s interests include developing innovative ways to teach early intervention techniques to professionals and parents.
About Ann Marie Lee
Ann Marie Lee is a seven-time winner of the AudioFile Earphones Award for narration. She is a Los Angeles–based actress with television credits that include ER, Law & Order: Criminal Intent, and Nip/Tuck. Her stage performances for Broadway National Tours and regional theater include Peter Pan, As You Like It, Heartbreak House, and The Cherry Orchard.