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OverviewThe reverberations of autism spectrum disorders among parents and siblings can be complex. Parents may grapple with the impact of their child's initial diagnosis, wrestle with the tension between their professional ambitions and family obligations and labour to maintain a healthy union with their partners. Brothers and sisters may be given less attention, asked to assume a more adult role than they feel ready for, or strive for meaningful connection and communication with their sibling and parents. Although the energy of clinicians, teachers and other professionals working with individuals with autism spectrum disorder is often focused intensively on the child who is diagnosed, the practitioner can also be an invaluable resource for the child's family. Drawing upon clinical research and firsthand family interviews, this book helps clinicians understand the experiences of parents and siblings of a child with ASD from the time of diagnosis through to adulthood. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Kate E. Fiske (Rutgers University) , Tristram SmithPublisher: WW Norton & Co Imprint: WW Norton & Co Dimensions: Width: 16.50cm , Height: 3.00cm , Length: 24.40cm Weight: 0.668kg ISBN: 9780393710557ISBN 10: 0393710556 Pages: 336 Publication Date: 21 March 2017 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsAutism awareness has dramatically increased in recent years, appearing on bumper stickers, in debates, and as feel-good news stories. But little attention has been paid to those that actually care for people with ASD: the families. Autism and the Family is a fresh and vital corrective. Fiske investigates topics that impact ASD families but are rarely discussed outside inner circles, including the grief that can accompany diagnosis, the impact of ASD on relationships and careers, and how to support siblings and parents. This book is a necessary read for those working in the field and those parents that depend on them. Rarely have I felt such a sense of kinship and finally! as I did reading Autism and the Family. This is a book I will keep in close reach. -- Alysia Abbott, award-winning author, journalist, and mother of a boy with ASD Autism and the Family delivers refreshingly new perspectives on the collateral effects of autism spectrum disorder. With case study material seamlessly interwoven with scholarly research, this book speaks to families, friends, and professionals in the lives of children and young adults with autism. Most importantly, it is like a trip advisor for the many families in immediate need of the right educational direction, as well as helpful glimpses at what lies ahead of them down the road. -- Jan Blacher, PhD, Distinguished Professor and UC Presidential Chair, Graduate School of Education, University of California, Riverside A comprehensive yet accessible look at the complex family systems of children with autism, addressing their stressors, struggles, hopes, dreams, successes, and failures. This book should be required reading for educators, behavior analysts, speech pathologists, psychologists, and anyone serious about improving the lives of individuals with autism and supporting the families who love them. -- Peter Gerhardt, EdD, Executive Director, The EPIC School Dr. Fiske has provided a unique and vital perspective on families of children with autism. Drawing on clinical experience, interviews with family members, and international research, this excellent book reinforces a crucial point: children with autism exist within a family and cultural context. It is also very helpful to be reminded throughout that although family members face challenges, they also have positive experiences raising a child with autism. The take away messages for practitioners in each chapter usefully complement the core messages of the book. -- Richard Hastings, PhD, Cerebra Chair of Family Research, University of Warwick, UK Author InformationKate E. Fiske, PhD, BCBA-D, has provided treatment and support to individuals with autism spectrum disorder and their families for over 15 years in school and home-based settings. She is clinical faculty at the Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology at Rutgers University and an associate director of Behavioral and Research Services at the Douglass Developmental Disabilities Center, where she provides clinical support and conducts research on skill acquisition among learners with autism. Her research and writings on best-practice treatment for individuals with autism spectrum disorder have been published in peer-reviewed journals and book chapters, featured by Psychology Today, and presented at national and international conferences. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |