{"product_id":"autism-your-questions-answered-9798765115619","title":"Autism: Your Questions Answered","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eResearch suggests that about 1% of the world's population is on the autism spectrum. Discover the answers to common questions about living with neurodiversity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePart of the Q\u0026amp;A Health Guides series, this book offers a broad introduction to autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The book's 47 questions cover what ASD is and its common characteristics, the biological and environmental factors that may lead to ASD, how autism is diagnosed and managed, and how those living with ASD can reach their full potential. \u003ci\u003eAutism: Your Questions Answered\u003c\/i\u003e addresses these and other topics in a way that both celebrates neurodiversity and acknowledges the many challenges that those with ASD face. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAugmenting the main text, a collection of 5 case studies illustrate key concepts and issues through relatable stories and insightful recommendations. The common misconceptions section at the beginning of the volume dispels 5 long-standing and harmful myths about ASD, directing readers to additional information in the text. The glossary defines terms that may be unfamiliar to readers, while the directory of resources curates a list of the most useful books, websites, and other materials. Finally, whether they're looking for more information about this subject or any other health-related topic, readers can turn to the guide to health literacy section for practical tools and strategies for finding, evaluating, and using credible sources of health information both on and off the Internet.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Romeo Vitelli\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Bloomsbury Academic\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/28\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 136\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.44lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.29d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798765115619\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eRomeo Vitelli\u003c\/b\u003e received his doctorate in psychology from York University in Toronto, Ontario, in 1987 and has been in private practice since 2003. His published works with ABC-CLIO include \u003ci\u003eWhat You Need to Know about Schizophrenia\u003c\/i\u003e (2021), \u003ci\u003eDepression: Your Questions Answered\u003c\/i\u003e (2019), \u003ci\u003eSelf-Injury: Your Questions Answered\u003c\/i\u003e (2018), and \u003ci\u003eSubstance Abuse: Your Questions Answered\u003c\/i\u003e (2018).\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Romeo Vitelli \/ Paperback \/ English","offer_id":48363617910941,"sku":"9798765115619","price":59.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_f28b3252-3c46-4ef6-89b8-a036c5929507.jpg?v=1780427713","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/autism-your-questions-answered-9798765115619","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}