What Is Autism?: Understanding Life with Autism or Asperger's - Paperback

by Chantal Sicile-Kira (Author)

International autism advocate and bestselling author Chantal Sicile-Kira provides this simple, concise explanation of one of the most prevalent disorders in America.
Each year, 1 in every 100 children in America are diagnosed with autism. Although autism has reached epidemic proportions, it is far from understood. In What Is Autism? Chantal Sicile-Kira provides a clear, instructive explanation of autism spectrum disorders and what life is like for those on the spectrum. If you know someone with autism and would benefit from a quick, straightforward explanation of the condition, this book is the perfect resource. What Is Autism? explores in a simple question-answer format topics such as:

• What are the causes of autism?
• Can vaccines cause autism?
  
• Can autism be prevented?
  
• How can I recognize the symptoms?
  
• Why do children and teens with autism act the way they do?
  
• What are the emotional effects of autism on the family?
  

Author Biography

Chantal Sicile-Kira is an autism advocate and award-winning author of "Autism Spectrum Disorders, Adolescents on the Autism Spectrum, Autism Life Skills," and "A Full Life with Autism," as well as the founder of AutismCollege.com, which provides practical training and advice to parents and educators. Sicile-Kira lives in California with her family, who has been featured in the MTV documentary "True Life "series, NPR, PBS, the "Chicago Tribune, Newsweek," and Fox News. Visit her at www.AutismCollege.com and www.chantalsicile-kira.com.