Description
Coauthored by the premier expert on autism in the United States and an experienced academic and practicing pediatrician, this volume provides concise and practical information based on the most up-to-date research and clinical experience for primary care givers around the world. Showing clinicians how to most effectively use evidence-based techniques, this invaluable guide offers primary-care providers access to expert, current research and practice guidelines allowing them to confidently support children who present with symptoms of autism.
Table of Contents
PREFACE vii
CHAPTER 1 What Is Autism: Diagnostic Concepts, Causes, and Current Research 1
CHAPTER 2 Screening and Diagnostic Assessment 25
CHAPTER 3 Approaches to Providing Medical Care 49
CHAPTER 4 Frequent Medical Conditions and Problems 67
CHAPTER 5 Overview of Educational Programs and Interventions 93
CHAPTER 6 Securing Services 121
CHAPTER 7 Autism in Infants and Preschool Children 145
CHAPTER 8 School-Age Children 171
CHAPTER 9 Adolescents and Adults 201
CHAPTER 10 Behavioral and Psychiatric Problems: Issues and Interventions 219
CHAPTER 11 Considering Medications for Behavior and Mental Health Problems 245
CHAPTER 12 Considering Complementary and Alternative Treatments 271
CHAPTER 13 Supporting Families 291
APPENDIX 1 Diagnostic Descriptions and Criteria for Autism and Related Pervasive
Developmental Disorders 309
APPENDIX 2 Understanding School and Specialist
Assessment 315
GLOSSARY 331
INDEX 339
