Autism and its medical management : a guide for parents and professionals /: a guide for parents and professionals. (2010)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Michael G. Chez.
• Authors: Chez, Michael G
• Contents: What is normal development and 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 medicfal evaluation of ASDs -- The role of medical laboratory diagnostic testing in autism diagnosis -- Neuroanatomy and neuroimaging in ASDs -- Electroencephalography (EEG) : the relationship of epilepsy or epileptic activity in ASDs -- Genetics -- Are autism spectrum disorders increasing and why? -- Vaccinations, mercury, and autism -- Immunology and autoimmunity : is there a relationship to ASD? -- Theories on a prenatal cause of autism -- Alternative medicine theories on autism -- Overview of treatment of autism -- Picking a physician -- Non-medically sanctioned alternative groups promoting therapy for autistic spectrum disorders and gluten casein sensitivity : "just say no" -- Overview of medicines for autism : no cure but symptomatic treatments can help -- Medicines prescribed for behavioral problems in ASD -- Treating EEG abnormalities and epilepsy in ASD -- Immunological medical therapy in autism -- Gastrointestinal issues and autism spectrum disorders -- Medications for core symptoms of language and behavior -- Rational approach to medical treatment of autistic patients : case studies.
• Publisher Details: London Philadelphia : Jessica Kingsley Publishers
• Publication Date: 2010
• Extent: 1 online resource (222 pages), illustrations
• Subjects: 618.92/85882; MEDICAL / Neurology; Autism in children; Autism in children -- Treatment; Autistic Disorder -- diagnosis; Autistic Disorder -- drug therapy; Autistic Disorder -- therapy; MEDICAL -- Gynecology & Obstetrics; Autism in children; Autism in children -- Treatment; PSYCHOLOGY / General; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781846427947; 1846427940
• Related ISBNs: 9781849058179; 1849058172
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.; Note: Print version record.
• Access Rights: Legal Deposit; Only available on premises controlled by the deposit library and to one user at any one time; The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK).
• Access Usage: Restricted: Printing from this resource is governed by The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK) and UK copyright law currently in force.