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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.

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

Essential Clinical Guide to Understanding and

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      Publisher John Wiley & Sons Inc
      Published 1 September 2017
      ISBN-13 9781118586624
      978-1118586624
      ISBN-10 111858662X
      Also in:
      Medical specialties, branches of medicine

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      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.

      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

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