Autism spectrum disorder : what every parent needs to know / Alan I. Rosenblatt, Paul S. Carbone.
By: Rosenblatt, Alan I.
Contributor(s): Carbone, Paul S | American Academy of Pediatrics.
Publisher: Itasca, IL : American Academy of Pediatrics, 2019Copyright date: 2019Edition: 2nd edition.Description: x, 342 pages ; 23 cm.Content type: text Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volumeISBN: 9781610022699.Subject(s): AUTISM | CHILDREN | ADOLESCENTS | DIAGNOSIS | INTERVENTION | MEDICATIONS | ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE | SUPPORT SERVICES | ADVOCACYItem type | Current library | Collection | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
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Book | IHC Library | Main Collection | 720 ROS (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Available | W0011639 |
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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.
"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.
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