Essential clinical guide to understanding and treating autism. (2017)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Edited by Fred R. Volkmar, Lisa A. Wiesner.
• Editors: Volkmar, Fred R; Wiesner, Lisa A
• 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
• Edition: 1st
• Publisher Details: Hoboken, New Jersey : John Wiley & Sons, Inc
• Publication Date: 2017
• Extent: 1 online resource
• Subjects: 616.85882; Autism -- Treatment; Autism spectrum disorders -- Treatment
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781119427124; 9781119427049
• Related ISBNs: 9781118586624
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