Current research shows that as many as one in seventy boys inthe United States now has autism. Parents of these boys becomefull-time researchers, always looking for the latest informationon doctors, education, and treatments. After countless hoursof study, Ken Siri shares what he has learned. Following his comprehensiveguide to treatment options, <em>Cutting-Edge Therapies forAutism</em>, he now presents the essential guide to parenting a boy withautism.<br /><br />In <em>1,001 Tips for the Parents of Autistic Boys</em> you will learn aboutnavigating puberty with your son including issues such as personalhygiene, inappropriate touching, and sex. Parents of autisticboys contend with many unique problems due to increases in size,strength, and aggression as the boy ages. How do you keep bothyourself and your son safe when he is suddenly twice your size?<br /><br />Other topics will include:<ul> <li> Teaching your son about grooming, washing, and deodorant </li> <li> Choosing a school </li> <li> Getting insurance to cover treatments </li> <li> How to handle bullying </li> <li> Legal issues and Medicaid pros and cons </li> <li> Maintaining a social life for both you and your son </li> <li> Handling marital stress and divorce </li> <li> Where to go on vacation </li> <li> And many more! </li></ul>From what to do when you first suspect your son might have autism,to coping with the first diagnosis, to following up with comprehensiveevaluation, continuing education, and treatment, <em>1,001Tips for the Parents of Autistic Boys</em> is the book that every parent ofan autistic boy needs.