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Autism and its medical management, a guide for parents and professionals, Michael G. Chez

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Autism and its medical management, a guide for parents and professionals, Michael G. Chez

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Autism and its medical management

Nature of contents

dictionariesbibliography

Responsibility statement

Michael G. Chez

Sub title

a guide for parents and professionals

Table Of Contents

What is normal development and does my child have autism? -- Understanding the diagnosis of autism -- Defining the clinical aspects of autism spectrum disorders -- What type of autistic spectrum disorder does my child have? -- Current recommendations for medicfal evaluation of ASDs -- The role of medical laboratory diagnostic testing in autism diagnosis -- Neuroanatomy and neuroimaging in ASDs -- Electroencephalography (EEG) : the relationship of epilepsy or epileptic activity in ASDs -- Genetics -- Are autism spectrum disorders increasing and why? -- Vaccinations, mercury, and autism -- Immunology and autoimmunity : is there a relationship to ASD? -- Theories on a prenatal cause of autism -- Alternative medicine theories on autism -- Overview of treatment of autism -- Picking a physician -- Non-medically sanctioned alternative groups promoting therapy for autistic spectrum disorders and gluten casein sensitivity : "just say no" -- Overview of medicines for autism : no cure but symptomatic treatments can help -- Medicines prescribed for behavioral problems in ASD -- Treating EEG abnormalities and epilepsy in ASD -- Immunological medical therapy in autism -- Gastrointestinal issues and autism spectrum disorders -- Medications for core symptoms of language and behavior -- Rational approach to medical treatment of autistic patients : case studies

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