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Navigating the medical maze with a child with autism spectrum disorder : a practical guide for parents

By: Ming, Sue X.
Contributor(s): Monteiro, Iona M [author] | Pletcher, Beth A | Ford, Lisa [author] | Connors, Susan L [author] | O'Brien, Julie M [author] | McAbee, Gary [author] | Jyonouchi, Harumi [author] | Spivack, Evan [author] | Robinson, Mark D [author] | Ballesteros, Tomas J [author] | Hayes-Rosen, Caroline [author] | Kornitzer, Jeffrey [author] | Segal, Devorah [author] | Bain, Jennifer [author] | Brill, Susan R [author] | Shah, Tishi [author] | Zimmerman-Bier, Barbie [author].
Publisher: London : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2014Description: 320 pages : 25 cm : illustrated.ISBN: 9781849059718 (pbk.).Subject(s): AUTISM | COMORBID CONDITIONS | HEALTH CARE | PUBERTY | SEXUALITY | LAW | PARENT GUIDES | CHILDREN
Contents:
1. When your child is diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder / Sue X Ming. - 2. Co-occurrence of neurological disorders in individuals with autism spectrum disorders / Sue X Ming. - 3. Co-occurrence of psychiatric disorders in individuals with autism spectrum disorders / Lisa Ford. - 4. Gostrointestinal disorders that can lead to both physical and behavioral problems in individuals with ASD / Iona M Monteiro. - 5. Allergeies and immune-mediated conditions in individuals with ASD / Harumi Jyonouchi. - 6. Oral and dental issues for individuals with ASD / Evan Spivack, Mark D. Robinson, Tomas J Ballesteros. - 7. Genetic considerations for individuals with ASD / Beth A Pletcher. - 8. Traditional treatment options for individuals with ASD / Caroline Hayes-Rosen. - 9. Complementary and alternative therapies for individuals with ASD / Jeffrey Kornitzer. - 10. Environmental risk factors and ASD / Sue X Ming. - 11. Tests for individuals with ASD and their associated medical or behavioral conditions / Devorah Segal. - 12. The medical home for individuals with ASD / Jennifer Bain. - 13. Working with non-physician members of the treatment team for individuals with ASD / Caroline Hayes-Rosen. - 14. Puberty and sexuality for individuals with ASD / Susan R Brill, Tishi Shah, Barbie Zimmerman-Bier. - 15. Bridging the gap to adulthood : navigating the transition / Susan L Connors, Julie M O'Brien. - 16. ASD and the law / Gary McAbee. - 17. Participating in a research project for individuals with ASD / Sue X Ming.
Summary: This comprehensive guide enables parents of children with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) to play an active and effective role in their child's medical care from diagnosis to early adulthood. With a focus on working with health care providers to ensure the best treatment for your child's unique needs, it includes: a description of the developmental and medical conditions faced by children with ASDs in lay terms; an explanation of common diagnostic tests; a presentation of conventional and alternative therapies and how they work; tips for managing day-to-day medical or behavioral problems; advice for parents considering enrolling their child in a research project; and all the latest medical information. This authoritative and accessible book provides parents of children with an ASD with the foundation of knowledge they need to become an active partner in the medical care of their child and the map that will allow them to navigate the complex medical world.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.

1. When your child is diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder / Sue X Ming. - 2. Co-occurrence of neurological disorders in individuals with autism spectrum disorders / Sue X Ming. - 3. Co-occurrence of psychiatric disorders in individuals with autism spectrum disorders / Lisa Ford. - 4. Gostrointestinal disorders that can lead to both physical and behavioral problems in individuals with ASD / Iona M Monteiro. - 5. Allergeies and immune-mediated conditions in individuals with ASD / Harumi Jyonouchi. - 6. Oral and dental issues for individuals with ASD / Evan Spivack, Mark D. Robinson, Tomas J Ballesteros. - 7. Genetic considerations for individuals with ASD / Beth A Pletcher. - 8. Traditional treatment options for individuals with ASD / Caroline Hayes-Rosen. - 9. Complementary and alternative therapies for individuals with ASD / Jeffrey Kornitzer. - 10. Environmental risk factors and ASD / Sue X Ming. - 11. Tests for individuals with ASD and their associated medical or behavioral conditions / Devorah Segal. - 12. The medical home for individuals with ASD / Jennifer Bain. - 13. Working with non-physician members of the treatment team for individuals with ASD / Caroline Hayes-Rosen. - 14. Puberty and sexuality for individuals with ASD / Susan R Brill, Tishi Shah, Barbie Zimmerman-Bier. - 15. Bridging the gap to adulthood : navigating the transition / Susan L Connors, Julie M O'Brien. - 16. ASD and the law / Gary McAbee. - 17. Participating in a research project for individuals with ASD / Sue X Ming.

This comprehensive guide enables parents of children with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) to play an active and effective role in their child's medical care from diagnosis to early adulthood. With a focus on working with health care providers to ensure the best treatment for your child's unique needs, it includes: a description of the developmental and medical conditions faced by children with ASDs in lay terms; an explanation of common diagnostic tests; a presentation of conventional and alternative therapies and how they work; tips for managing day-to-day medical or behavioral problems; advice for parents considering enrolling their child in a research project; and all the latest medical information. This authoritative and accessible book provides parents of children with an ASD with the foundation of knowledge they need to become an active partner in the medical care of their child and the map that will allow them to navigate the complex medical world.

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