Table of Contents Foreword.........................1 WhatisAutism? . . . . . . . . . . . . . ........ 2 How Can Autism Affect Families? . . . . . . . . ..... 2 What Do Families Look For in Respite Providers? . . . .. 3 How Should Providers Interact with Individuals with Autism? . . . . . . . . ..... 4 How Should Providers Handle Challenging Behaviors? . . . . . . . . . . ...... 6 Taking Care of Yourself as a Caregiver . . . . . . . .... 7 References........................8 FamilyForm. . . . . . . . . . . . . ........ insert Provider Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....... insert The authors of this publication hereby acknowledge Autism Speaks Family Services Community Grants as the partial funding agency for the project leading to this publication. The views expressed in this publication do not necessarily express or reflect the views of Autism Speaks.
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