Title: Autism and its medical management : a guide for parents and professionals /
Authors: Chez, Michael G.
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers,
Year: 2008
Subjects: Autism in children.; Autism in children Treatment.; Autistic Disorder diagnosis; Autistic Disorder drug therapy; Autistic Disorder therapy
Abstract: Explains the medical aspects of autism and how both parents and professionals can use medical knowledge to better understand how to address the medical aspects of autism. This book provides an overview of autism and how to diagnose it. It identifies different types of autism and outlines relevant medical amendments.
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.