| Description |
1 online resource (222 pages) : illustrations |
| Contents |
What is normal development? Does my child have autism? -- Understanding the diagnosis of autism -- Defining the clinical aspects of autism spectrum disorders -- What type of autistic spectrum disorder does my child have? -- Current recommendations for medical evaluation -- The role of medical laboratory diagnostic testing -- Neuroanatomy and neuroimaging -- Electroencephalography : the relationship of epilepsy or epileptic activity -- Genetics -- Why are autism spectrum disorders increasing? -- Vaccinations, mercury, and autism -- Immunology and autoimmunity : is there a causative relationship with autistic spectrum disorders? -- Theories on a prenatal cause -- Common alternative medicine theories -- Overview of treatment -- Choosing a physician -- Non-medically sanctioned alternative approaches -- Overview of medicines : no cure, but symptomatic treatments can help -- Medicines prescribed for behavioral problems -- Treating EEG abnormalities and epilepsy -- Immunological medical therapy -- Gastrointestinal issues -- Medications for core symptoms of language and behavior -- A rational approach to medical treatment : case studies |
| Summary |
Autism and its Medical Management explains the medical aspects of autism and how both parents and professionals can use current medical knowledge to better understand how to address the medical aspects of autism. The book begins with an overview of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs) and how they are diagnosed, and goes on to identify the different types of autism and to describe relevant medical interventions. The author also provides an outline of recent research to enable parents and professionals to gain an understanding of the various factors that may contribute to the development of ASDs, a |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 181-201) and index |
| Notes |
English |
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Print version record |
| Subject |
Autism in children.
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Autism in children -- Treatment
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Autistic Disorder -- diagnosis
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Autistic Disorder
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Autistic Disorder -- drug therapy
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Autistic Disorder -- therapy
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MEDICAL -- Pediatrics.
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HEALTH & FITNESS -- Children's Health.
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MEDICAL -- Gynecology & Obstetrics.
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Autism in children
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Autism in children -- Treatment
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| LC no. |
2007046331 |
| ISBN |
9781846427947 |
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1846427940 |
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1281782130 |
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9781281782137 |
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9780857004871 |
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0857004875 |
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9786611782139 |
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6611782133 |
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