Autistic Spectrum Disorders in Children / Edition 1

by Vidya Bhushan Gupta

Overview

Impeccably researched and written by a nationally known team of specialists from neurodevelopmental pediatrics, psychology, epidemiology, education, occupational therapy, and speech therapy backgrounds, "Autistic Spectrum Disorders in Children" presents a multidisciplinary profile of autism and pervasive developmental disorders in children. Tracing the history of autism and tracking the latest research on its causation and neurological basis, this volume offers both traditional medical and complementary and alternative medicine approaches-as well as reliable methods for assessing treatment efficacy

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780824750619
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	03/19/2004
Series:	Pediatric Habilitation Series , #12
Pages:	338
Product dimensions:	6.12(w) x 9.19(h) x (d)

Table of Contents

Foreword, Preface, Contributors, 1. History, Definition, and Classification of Autistic Spectrum Disorders, 2. The Epidemiology of Autism and Autism Spectrum Disorders, 3. Etiology of Autism, 4. Neurological Basis of Autism, 5. Early Clinical Characteristics of Children with Autism, 6. Screening and Diagnosis for Autistic Spectrum Disorders, 7. Informing, Educating, and Supporting the Family, 8. Behavioral and Educational Interventions for Young Children with Autism, 9. Communication Disorders in Children with Autism: Characteristics, Assessment, Treatment, 10. Sensory Integration and Occupational Therapy Intervention for Autistic Spectrum Disorders, 11. Drug Therapy (Pharmacotherapy) of Autistic Spectrum Disorders, 12. Complementary and Alternative Treatments for Autism, 13. Planning Education Programs for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder, 14. Science as a Candle in the Dark: Evidence-Based Approach to Evaluating Interventions, Appendix: Prognosis in Autistic Spectrum Disorders, Index

Editorial Reviews

Reviewer: Susan Fielkow, MD, FAAC (Ochsner Clinic Foundation)
Description: This book is part of the Pediatric Habilitation series which deals with a variety of developmental disabilities in children. The text addresses autistic spectrum disorders (ASD) specifically discussing history, epidemiology, diagnosis, care and management. It is a comprehensive compilation of topics written by a variety of experts in this area.
Purpose: This book is designed for professional providers interested in the care and management of individuals with autistic spectrum disorders. In light of the growing recognition and incidence of ASD's, this type of concise, comprehensive text is necessary in order to better educate health professionals and aid them in making accurate diagnoses and long- term treatment plans. The text meets the objectives of the Pediatric Habilitation series.
Audience: This text is written for a wide variety of professionals and health providers who wish to learn about autistic spectrum disorders of childhood and their diagnosis and management. It is a multi-disciplinary text with contributions from a variety of experts, reflecting the book's diverse audience.
Features: The book covers a full range of topics relative to the diagnosis and management of autistic spectrum disorders. It is a compilation of chapters written by authors from a variety of backgrounds including pediatricians, educators, therapists, epidemiologists, and other related experts. It begins with history, epidemiology, definitions and proposed etiologies. The screening and diagnosis are detailed followed by a wide range of interventions including behavioral and drug therapies. The text handles all of these topics well and adequately reviews both conventional, evidence-based and unconventional interventions in detail.
Assessment: This is a very practical and comprehensive review of autistic spectrum disorders in childood. It not only addresses the issues involving diagnosis and management, but also the ongoing need for better research and evidence based management. The text does a very good job of broadening overall knowledge and understanding of these disorders and is recommended for any provider desiring a comprehensive overview.

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