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Stephanie Allen Crist is the mother of three children with diagnoses of autism. Stephanie advocates for the rights of people with disabilities to participate as full members of our diverse societies. Learn more at www.StephanieAllenCrist.com.

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First Steps: Understanding Autism
by Stephanie Allen Crist

Overview


Getting to the facts about autism can be difficult. So many opinions are presented as facts, it’s easy to get bogged down. Most people entering the arena of autism are forced to pick a side before they really know what they’re fighting for—or about. This book arms you with the information you need to make your own choices before you’re forced into someone else’s corner. Whether you are a parent, grandparent, teacher, friend, autist, or person with autism, this book provides you with the information you need to take your first steps.

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First Steps: Understanding Autism is a clear, concise starter's guide for people interested in autism. Here you find the information you need to get up to speed on the major issues and challenges concerning autism. You gain a better understanding of what autism is, how it is experienced, and what it means to other people. This booklet guides you through the controversies and opinions concerning autism along an informative, balanced path, so you can reach your own conclusions. The information presented is useful to anyone, whether they are (or may be) a person with autism or someone who knows someone who is (or may be).
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Overview


Getting to the facts about autism can be difficult. So many opinions are presented as facts, it’s easy to get bogged down. Most people entering the arena of autism are forced to pick a side before they really know what they’re fighting for—or about. This book arms you with the information you need to make your own choices before you’re forced into someone else’s corner. Whether you are a parent, grandparent, teacher, friend, autist, or person with autism, this book provides you with the information you need to take your first steps.

Read more

Description


First Steps: Understanding Autism is a clear, concise starter's guide for people interested in autism. Here you find the information you need to get up to speed on the major issues and challenges concerning autism. You gain a better understanding of what autism is, how it is experienced, and what it means to other people. This booklet guides you through the controversies and opinions concerning autism along an informative, balanced path, so you can reach your own conclusions. The information presented is useful to anyone, whether they are (or may be) a person with autism or someone who knows someone who is (or may be).

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Book details

Genre:SOCIAL SCIENCE

Subgenre:People with Disabilities

Language:English

Series title:First Steps

Series Number:1

Pages:54

eBook ISBN:9781483551289


Overview


Getting to the facts about autism can be difficult. So many opinions are presented as facts, it’s easy to get bogged down. Most people entering the arena of autism are forced to pick a side before they really know what they’re fighting for—or about. This book arms you with the information you need to make your own choices before you’re forced into someone else’s corner. Whether you are a parent, grandparent, teacher, friend, autist, or person with autism, this book provides you with the information you need to take your first steps.

Read more

Description


First Steps: Understanding Autism is a clear, concise starter's guide for people interested in autism. Here you find the information you need to get up to speed on the major issues and challenges concerning autism. You gain a better understanding of what autism is, how it is experienced, and what it means to other people. This booklet guides you through the controversies and opinions concerning autism along an informative, balanced path, so you can reach your own conclusions. The information presented is useful to anyone, whether they are (or may be) a person with autism or someone who knows someone who is (or may be).

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About the author


Stephanie Allen Crist is the mother of three children with diagnoses of autism. Stephanie advocates for the rights of people with disabilities to participate as full members of our diverse societies. Learn more at www.StephanieAllenCrist.com.

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