Isbn: 9780306457890 - when autism strikes: families cope with childhood disintegrative disorder (7 Ergebnisse)

Paperback. Zustand: Good. To lose a child is tragic; to lose a child who still lives is beyond comprehension. Yet this is the experience of the mothers and fathers who tell their very personal stories in this important book. Their children, born healthy and happy, lost their minds to a mysterious disorder with no known cause or cure: Childhood Disintegrative Disorder (CDD). Also called late-onset autism, this malady differs from typical autism in that it afflicts children after one to three years of apparently normal development, and long-term deterioration may lead to even poorer behavioral and developmental functioning. How do families respond to such ever-present loss? In When Autism Strikes, the parents of eight such children from around the world present their own stories, in their own words. They describe their first suspicions, their struggles to find a cause, and the means by which they cope, day to day. Heartbreaking yet inspiring, this courageous document brings to light a scientific mystery and a human tragedy.…

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. 1998. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Paperback. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardback. Zustand: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Zustand: New. In English.

Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. 248 pages. 9.00x6.00x0.50 inches. In Stock.

Zustand: New. Editor(s): Catalano, Robert A. Num Pages: 238 pages, ports. BIC Classification: VFJD; VFXC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 230 x 153 x 16. Weight in Grams: 500. . 1998. Paperback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.