An introduction to autism: what it is and how do we understand it? -- Getting a diagnosis -- Understanding assessment results -- Overview of educational programs and interventions -- Securing services -- Infants and young children with ASD -- The school-age child with ASD -- Adolescents and adults on the autism spectrum -- Medical care -- Safety -- Sleep and sleep problems -- Sensory issues -- Behavioral and mental health problems: issues and interventions -- Considering medications for behavior and mental health problems -- Considering complementary, alternative, and emerging treatments -- Supporting families.
Summary:
"The revised and updated second edition of A Practical Guide to Autism offers an authoritative guide to the diagnosis, assessment, and treatment of Autism/Autism Spectrum Disorder. Written by two highly regarded medical professionals, the book offers parents, family members, and teachers a useful review of the concept of autism, its diagnosis, and the most current treatments available. This comprehensive resource covers the range of the condition in infants, young, and school age children, adolescents, and adults. The authors explore evidence-based treatments and review of some of the alternative and complementary treatments proposed for autism. Information on educational programs and entitlement services are also provided. In addition, the book contains information on issues, such as medical care, medication use, safety, behavioral, and mental health problems. The book covers the range of ages and entire spectrum of autism and provides an introduction to the diagnostic concept" Provided by publisher.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.