New Autism Booklet has verbal apraxia as an associated disorder of autism

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Just wanted to let you know that this booklet which is bieng

promoted by the American Academy of Pediatrics has verbal apraxia as

an associated disorder of autism in it.

(Which is especially interesting because right this moment if you do a

search for " verbal apraxia " at the AAP website you'll get " zero " results.

http://search.aap.org/aap/ )

So NOW it exists to the AAP, but only in autism?

Here's the booklet info:

" Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorders "

is now available!!!!

As a member benefit, all members of the COCWD were mailed a

complimentary copy of the booklet along with information on ordering

additional copies. You should receive the booklet in the upcoming

weeks.

The 44-page booklet, developed by the Academy's Autism Expert Panel

(Co-chaired by COCWD members Drs and Hyman), was

written to answer the questions of parents of children who have ASD

or used as a resource for health care professionals to provide to

parents upon their child's diagnosis. The booklet defines ASD,

discusses the clinical features, and describes the full range of

interventions (both traditional and complementary/alternative)

commonly used with children with ASD over the lifespan. The booklet

also addresses special concerns in the teen and adult years as well

as financial and legal planning. Finally, a list of recommended

books and web sites is provided.

Additional information and resources about ASDs can be found on the

AAP National Center of Medical Home Initiatives for Children with

Special Needs Web site at:

http://www.medicalhomeinfo.org/health/autism.html.

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