Prescription for Success

Because of the unique needs of children with ASD, it is important to pay special attention to the details of their experience in the medical environment. Designed to help make the medical experience easier for all involved, this book presents information on ASD, the varying developmental levels, interventions, and assessments that medical staff, parents, educators, and key service providers can use to more effectively interact with and support children with ASD while in the medical setting. The information and techniques presented in "Prescription for Success" can be used by doctors, nurses, medical technicians, residents, interns, and even administrative staff to support children with ASD and their families in what can otherwise be trying circumstances. A CD at the back of the book includes forms and worksheets that can be printed and duplicated.

Jill Hudson, M.S., CCLS, is a certified life specialist trained at John Hopkins Hospital and with a graduate degree in autism and Asperger Syndrome from the University of Kansas. Jill is a private consultant working with families and children of all ages nationally and internationally. She is the author of "Cabins, Canoes and Campfires - Guidelines for Establishing a Summer Camp for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders."