Back by popular demand, this short manual originally designed by Drs. Rachelle Sheely and Steven Gutstein for parents of newly diagnosed children with Pervasive Development Disorders is a great tool for anyone, both parents and professionals. The manual gives a good overview of the Autistic Spectrum Disorders as well as recommendations on what to do after the initial diagnosis. Goals of treatment are discussed. 

This 60-page manual includes:

• surviving the crisis that follows an evaluation
• what to do after the initial diagnosis
• what is a PDD?
• general rules of a good assessment
• characteristics of poor assessments
• goals of treatment
• objectives of effective intervention
• which professional?
• choosing a team leader
• language therapy
• occupational therapy
• medication
• education
• characteristics of therapeutic educational settings
• characteristics of ineffective educational settings
• the IEP
• and much more!