The autism book
Subtitle: what every parent needs to know about early detection, treatment, recovery, and prevention
By: Robert W. Sears
Edition: 1st ed.
Series: Sears parenting library
Publisher: Little, Brown
Published: 2010
Place of publication: New York, NY
Language: eng
Number of pages: 398
ISBN-13: 9780316042802
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. [351]-380) and index.
Table of contents: title: Diagnosing autism. Symptoms and early detection ; Pediatrician screening ; Referral to specialists for full assessment and diagnosis; title: Causes of autism. What causes autism? : mainstream and biomedical theories ; Testing to evaluate all possible causes; title: Treating autism. Behavioral, developmental, and educational therapies ; Prescription medications for autistic symptoms ; An overview of the biomedical approach ; Diet changes ; Vitamin and nutritional supplements ; Treating yeast and bacterial infections ; More advanced treatment options ; Treating associated medical problems ; Putting it all together : Dr.  Bob's ten-step program ; Five stories from my practice; title: Preventing autism. Prevention for your future children; title: Recovery.