Autism and its medical management
Subtitle: a guide for parents and professionals
By: Michael G. Chez.
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Published: 2008
Place of publication: London; Philadelphia
Language: eng
Number of pages: 222
ISBN-13: 9781843108344
Subjects: Autism in children; Autism in children -- Treatment; Autistic Disorder -- diagnosis; Autistic Disorder -- drug therapy; Autistic Disorder -- therapy
Description: 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.
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.