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Dragonfly :

Taylor, Lori Ashley,

Dragonfly : a daughter's emergence from autism: a practical guide for parents / - 295 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : color photographs ; 24 cm

Includes bibliographical references (pages 279-286) and index.

" Over a decade ago, an autism diagnosis had confined Lori Ashley Taylor's daughter Hannah to an inaccessible world. Lori became a tireless researcher, worker, and advocate, and her dedication showed results. There can be progression and shifting on the spectrum, and Hannah has done just that--she has emerged. Part narrative and part practical guide, Dragonfly provides anecdotal and practical guidance for parents of children with autism spectrum disorder. The author discusses intervention strategies, therapies such as Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA), and different medical tests. She explains Autism terminology like hyperresponsivesness and stimming. A classroom teacher herself, she recommends educational accommodations and supports. Busy parents can find practical tips on everything from making friends to Sensory Processing Disorder in helpful sidebars in the text. Taylor's personal experience is supplemented by wisdom from a series of round table discussions featuring other parents of children with autism--

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Taylor, Hannah--Mental health.
Taylor, Lori Ashley.


Parents of autistic children--Biography.
Autistic children--Care.


Biography.
Biographies.

RJ506.A9 / T39 2018

618.92/85882092 B