Benison O'Reilly and Seana Smith on the new and updated edition of the Australian Autism Handbook

The Australian Autism Handbook is the go-to guide for parents whose children have been diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder. It is a practical and comprehensive guide to every aspect of raising an ASD child, including early signs and symptoms, getting a diagnosis, the importance of early intervention, and expert advice on finding your way through the medical maze.This new edition book has been completely revised and updated with new chapters on dads and siblings, the teenage years, and expanded information on autism and Asperger's syndrome and the DSM5 diagnostic criteria. The second part of the book is an invaluable resource guide which lists federal and state supports along with a comprehensive list of websites and books.In this episode Gregory Dobbs chats to Benison O'Reilly and Seana Smith about their own experience in raising children with ASD from birth to adulthood, how our understanding and diagnosis of ASD has changed, why girls may have been under-diagnosed, and invaluable hints and tips on working with the NDIS.