Autism and its medical management
Subtitle: a guide for parents and professionals
By: Michael G. Chez.
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Published: 2010
Place of publication: London; Philadelphia
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9781849058179
Subjects: Autism in children; Autism in children -- Treatment; Autistic Disorder -- diagnosis; Autistic Disorder -- drug therapy; Autistic Disorder -- therapy
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: What is normal development and does my child have autism?; title: Understanding the diagnosis of autism; title: Defining the clinical aspects of autism spectrum disorders; title: What type of autistic spectrum disorder does my child have?; title: Current recommendations for medicfal evaluation of ASDs; title: The role of medical laboratory diagnostic testing in autism diagnosis; title: Neuroanatomy and neuroimaging in ASDs; title: Electroencephalography (EEG) : the relationship of epilepsy or epileptic activity in ASDs; title: Genetics; title: Are autism spectrum disorders increasing and why?; title: Vaccinations, mercury, and autism; title: Immunology and autoimmunity : is there a relationship to ASD?; title: Theories on a prenatal cause of autism; title: Alternative medicine theories on autism; title: Overview of treatment of autism; title: Picking a physician; title: Non-medically sanctioned alternative groups promoting therapy for autistic spectrum disorders and gluten casein sensitivity : "just say no"; title: Overview of medicines for autism : no cure but symptomatic treatments can help; title: Medicines prescribed for behavioral problems in ASD; title: Treating EEG abnormalities and epilepsy in ASD; title: Immunological medical therapy in autism; title: Gastrointestinal issues and autism spectrum disorders; title: Medications for core symptoms of language and behavior; title: Rational approach to medical treatment of autistic patients : case studies.