Voices from the Spectrum ─ Parents, Grandparents, Siblings, People With Autism, And Professionals Share Their Wisdom

The incidence of autism, a puzzling neurologic/communication disorder, has increased tenfold in the past 25 years, according to a couple with a psychology practice in the Philadelphia area. They collect 60 personal essays on diagnostic, treatment, and family issues relating to raising a child along the severity spectrum of the disease. The book includes further reading and Internet resources. Royalties are pledged to UNICEF. Annotation c2006 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Robert A. Naseef, Ph.D., is a psychologist, author, and father of an adult child with autism. His highly regarded book Special Children, Challenged Parents: The Struggles and Rewards of Parenting a Child with a Disability has received international recognition. He has appeared on radio and television. Robert Naseef's speciality is working with families of children with special needs. He has a special interest and expertise in the psychology of men and fatherhood. Cindy N. Ariel, Ph.D., is a psychologist in independent practice. She is the co-founder and director of Alternative Choices, a group psychotherapy practice which includes a Special Families Resource Center. The resource center provides information, referral, and guidance to families that include a member with special needs. Cindy Ariel has extensive experience working with individuals with special needs and their families. Robert Naseef and Cindy Ariel are based in Philadelphia, USA.