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• Contents
• Series Foreword
• Introduction
• Guide to Health Literacy
• Common Misconceptions about Autism
• 1. Autism is a mental illness or disease
• 2. Autism is caused by bad parenting
• 3. Vaccines cause autism
• 4. Autistic people are unable to communicate or form relationships
• 5. Autistic people lack empathy
• Questions and Answers
• The Basics
• 1. What is autism?
• 2. What are the primary symptoms or characteristics of autism?
• 3. What exactly is the autism spectrum? Why are there different types or degrees of autism?
• 4. What is Asperger’s syndrome?
• 5. What is neurodiversity, and how has this concept impacted conversations around autism?
• 6. How common is autism, and are autism diagnoses on the rise?
• 7. Are certain people more likely to be diagnosed with autism?
• 8. Are there any famous autistic individuals?
• 9. What is the Autism Rights Movement?
• Autism Causes
• 10. What role does genetics play in autism?
• 11. Which factors during pregnancy and birth might be linked to autism?
• 12. Is autism caused by vaccines?
• 13. Is there a connection between autoimmune disease and autism?
• 14. Is autism caused by bad parenting?
• 15. Can autism be prevented?
• Features of Autism
• 16. Are the brains of people with autism “wired differently”?
• 17. How does autism affect language development and communication?
• 18. How does autism affect an individual’s social skills and ability to form interpersonal relatio
• 19. How does autism affect a person’s emotions?
• 20. How does autism affect a person’s ability to learn?
• 21. How do sensory issues impact individuals with autism?
• 22. How does autism impact cognitive development?
• 23. Why do people with autism often struggle with changes in their routine?
• 24. Why do people with autism often have very strong but narrow interests?
• 25. Why do people with autism often engage in repetitive behaviors?
• 26. Why do some people with autism self-harm?
• 27. Does having autism give individuals special abilities in other areas?
• Diagnosing and Managing Autism
• 28. How is autism diagnosed?
• 29. Why is it important to diagnose autism early?
• 30. What other conditions tend to occur alongside autism?
• 31. Can autism be cured?
• 32. What medications can be used to manage autism?
• 33. What nondrug therapies and interventions can help individuals with autism?
• 34. Can alternative medicine help those with autism?
• 35. What types of assistive technology are available for individuals with autism?
• Living with Autism
• 36. How does autism affect a person’s daily life?
• 37. Can people with autism live independently?
• 38. How can parents and caregivers support autistic children at home?
• 39. What is the impact of autism on family members and caregivers?
• 40. Can people with autism form meaningful relationships?
• 41. What’s the best way to communicate with and support a friend or partner with autism?
• 42. What is an IEP, and how can it help autistic students?
• 43. How can teachers and school staff support students with autism in the classroom?
• 44. What are the challenges faced by adults with autism in the workplace? Can individuals with autis
• 45. How can employers create an autism-friendly work environment?
• 46. How does social media impact individuals with autism?
• 47. How can the media and society as a whole become more inclusive of individuals with autism?
• Case Studies
• 1. Emily’s Personalized Treatment Plan
• 2. James’s Experience at a Residential Care Facility
• 3. How Lily’s Autism Affects Her Family
• 4. Max Is Diagnosed with Autism as an Adult
• 5. Jake Has Undiagnosed Asperger’s
• Glossary
• Directory of Resources
• Index
• About the Author