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Book

Autism spectrum disorder : what every parent needs to know

Call Number

  • 616.85882 R8137 (CEN)

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Edition

2nd edition.

Publication Information

Itasca, Illinois : American Academy of Pediatrics, [2019]

Physical Description

x, 342 pages ; 23 cm

Summary

"This guide helps parents understand how ASDs are defined and diagnosed and offers an overview of the most current behavioral and developmental therapies. Topics include: symptoms and types of ASDs, accessing care, services in the community, and the role of complementary and alternative medicine. Parents will also find inspirational and relatable stories from other caretakers."--Amazon.com.

Contents

  • What is Autism spectrum disorder?
  • What causes Autism spectrum disorder?
  • How do I know if my child has Autism spectrum disorder?
  • Behavioral and developmental interventions to support children with Autism
  • Tapping educational services
  • When other therapies aren't enough: the role of medication
  • The role of integrative, complementary, and alternative medicine
  • Partnering with your pediatrician
  • Services in your community
  • Accessing care
  • Adolescence and beyond
  • Putting it all together: Everyday strategies for helping your child
  • Autism spectrum disorder and your family
  • The future of Autism spectrum disorder
  • Advocating for children with Autism spectrum disorder
  • Afterword: Shana's special wish
  • Appendices.

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