| Description |
1 online resource (xxi, 314 pages) |
| Contents |
Clinical diagnosis of autism -- Evaluation and testing for autism -- Treatment of autism with selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors and other antidepressants -- Treatment of autism with anticonvulsants and mood stabilizers -- Treatment of autism with antipsychotics -- Cholinesterase inhibitor therapy in patients with autism spectrum disorders -- Stimulants and nonstimulants in the treatment of hyperactivity in autism -- Applied behavior analysis in the treatment of autism -- The developmental individual-difference, relationship-based (DIR/floortime) model approach to autistic spectrum disorders -- Educational approaches for autism? TEACCH -- Peer relationships of children with autism: challenges and interventions -- Complementary and alternative therapies for autism -- Promising new avenues of treatment and future directions for patients with autism |
| Summary |
Reflecting gains over the past decade in our understanding of the causes of autism, this book meets the need for clear, up-to-date, and evidence-based treatment. Internationally known researchers?who are also skilled in treating patients with autism?share treatment approaches they have either developed or thoroughly tested for safety and efficacy |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Autism in children -- Treatment
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Autism -- Treatment
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Autistic Disorder -- drug therapy
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Autistic Disorder -- psychology
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MEDICAL -- Pediatrics.
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HEALTH & FITNESS -- Children's Health.
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Autism in children -- Treatment
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Autism -- Treatment
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Hollander, Eric, 1957-
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Anagnostou, Evdokia, 1971-
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| ISBN |
9781585627240 |
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1585627240 |
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1281396257 |
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9781281396259 |
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