In the form of questions and answers, the co-founders of the SACCADE center for expertise in autism care explain over 50 notions related to the development of autism. They also give advice based on a new understanding of ASD, which is increasingly echoed by medical professionals.
Brigitte Harrisson is a social worker, an expert on autism spectrum disorder, and an autistic person. She co-founded Concept ConsulTED Inc. in 2006, which has since become the SACCADE Centre D'Expertise en Autisme (Centre for Autism Expertise) in Quebec City. She lives on Île d'Orléans, Quebec.
Lise St-Charles is co-founder of the SACCADE Centre D'Expertise en Autisme. She has more than thirty years of experience working with people with autism spectrum disorder and their families. She lives on Île d'Orléans, Quebec.
Introduction
1. Toward a Unifying Explanation of Autism
2. What Is Autism?
3. Manifestations of Autism
4. Daily Life
5. Learning
6. Self-Esteem
7. Social Skills
8. Self-Regulation
9. Good to Know
Conclusion: Hope
About the Authors
Bibliography
Glossary