New Resource on Autism In Spanish Available Now
August 8, 2005
Los Trastornos del Espectro de
Autismo de la A a la Z
Contact information:
Emily Iland, Santa Clarita, California
Office: 661-297-4205
Mobile: 661-313-3815
Barbara T. Doyle, Springfield, Illinois
Office: 217-793-9347
Mobile: 217-971-5152
Email: authors@asdatoz.com
Web: www.asdatoz.com
For the first time in the United States, an autism specialist who speaks fluent
Spanish has published a book, Los Trastornos del Espectro de Autismo de la
A a la Z in Spanish. This book is a wonderful resource for Spanish-speaking
families who have not had access to the information they need and for agencies
and organizations that work with special needs families. Contains 502 pages.
Emily Doyle Iland is the mother of three children, one of whom has autism. She
co-authored Autism Spectrum Disorders from A to Z book with her sister,
Barbara T. Doyle, a professional educator in the field of autism for more than
thirty years. The book was published in 2004 by Future Horizons, Inc, an autism
specialty publisher in Arlington, Texas.
Ms. Iland translated their work into Spanish herself to insure accuracy and quality
of the content. Although a few books about autism have been translated by
others into Spanish, their authors cannot speak directly to the Latino community
as can Ms. Iland.
Availability: The sisters are the publishers and distributors of Los Trastornos
del Espectro de Autismo de la A a la Z. It is available through their website
www.asdatoz.com, or by calling 661-297-4205.
What inspired Emily to translate their book:
At one of the first conferences she attended in 1995, Emily met a man who spoke
Spanish at a book seller’s table. When he was told that there were no books
about autism for sale in Spanish, he began to cry and said, “My wife speaks only
Spanish. How will she be able to understand and help our son if she cannot get
information in Spanish?” At that moment Emily decided, “When I learn enough
about Autism and Aspergers myself, I promise I will bring the information to
people who speak Spanish!” This book, Los Trastornos del Espectro de
Autismo de la A a la Z (Autism Spectrum Disorders from A to Z) is the fulfillment
of her promise.
Both sisters speak, separately and together, about the themes detailed in the
book and related topics at seminars and conferences all over the United States.
Mrs. Iland is also available to present and train in Spanish.
Reviews of Los Trastornos del Espectro de Autismo de la A a la Z
(the Spanish version of Autism Spectrum Disorders From A to Z)
By Barbara T. Doyle and Emily Doyle Iland
A straightforward book with real-life case studies that illustrate how real people
handle the world of ASD… A book that can benefit both parents and
professionals, shedding light on how everyone can and should work together to
enrich the lives of those with ASD… A very practical, hands-on guide. The fact
that you have taken the time to translate the entire book into Spanish shows your
willingness to reach past all barriers and get the information where it is so
deperately needed, the Hispanic community. So little information is out there for
this population, and the need is so great. Thank you for your wonderful
contribution to this community.“ Dr. Dean C. Wilson, Member of the Board of
Directors of the Autism Society of America, and President of the Autism
Society of California
“This book contains complete information that is easy for Spanish-speaking
parents to understand, not only about autism and the laws that support their
children with this condition, but what is even more important, how to use this
information to advance their childrens' cause. We thank Barbara and Emily for
their efforts in writing this book and for providing it in Spanish.” FUERZA, Inc., a
support network for Spanish-speaking parents of special needs children.
“This book has three fundamental characteristics: excellent documentation, clear
presentation and an enormous sensitivity to the needs of people [with ASD and
their families and staff].” Dr. Joaquin Fuentes, Chief of Services for
Childhood Psychiatry the Gipuzkoa Polyclinic, and Chief Medical Assessor
of GAUTENA (autism advocacy and services) San Sebastian, Spain
“This is a masterpiece! Every parent and professional connected to a person with
ASD will treasure the encyclopedic knowledge available in ASD A to Z. Doyle
and Iland have anticipated all the questions that might arise—from diagnosis
through adulthood.” Nancy Margulies, Counseling Psychologist and awardwinning author