| Description |
1 online resource (222 pages) : illustrations |
| Contents |
What is normal development and 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 medicfal evaluation of ASDs -- The role of medical laboratory diagnostic testing in autism diagnosis -- Neuroanatomy and neuroimaging in ASDs -- Electroencephalography (EEG) : the relationship of epilepsy or epileptic activity in ASDs -- Genetics -- Are autism spectrum disorders increasing and why? -- Vaccinations, mercury, and autism -- Immunology and autoimmunity : is there a relationship to ASD? -- Theories on a prenatal cause of autism -- Alternative medicine theories on autism -- Overview of treatment of autism -- Picking a physician -- Non-medically sanctioned alternative groups promoting therapy for autistic spectrum disorders and gluten casein sensitivity : "just say no" -- Overview of medicines for autism : no cure but symptomatic treatments can help -- Medicines prescribed for behavioral problems in ASD -- Treating EEG abnormalities and epilepsy in ASD -- Immunological medical therapy in autism -- Gastrointestinal issues and autism spectrum disorders -- Medications for core symptoms of language and behavior -- Rational approach to medical treatment of autistic patients : 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 and index |
| Notes |
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 -- 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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| ISBN |
9781846427947 |
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1846427940 |
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9780857004871 |
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0857004875 |
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