Title:
Essential clinical guide to understanding and treating autism
Author:
Volkmar, Fred R., author.
ISBN:
9781119426981
9781118586624
Edition:
First edition.
Physical Description:
1 online resource
Series:
Online access with DDA: Askews (Medicine)
Contents:
What is autism : history, causes, and current research -- Screening and diagnostic assessment -- Approaches to providing medical care -- Frequent medical conditions and problems -- Working with attorneys and other referral sources -- Securing services -- Infants and preschool children -- School-aged children -- Adolescents and adults -- Behavioral and psychiatric problems : issues and interventions -- Considering medications for behavioral and mental health problems -- Considering complementary and alternative treatments -- Supporting families.
Abstract:
Coauthored by the premier expert on autism in the United States and an experienced academic and practicing pediatrician, this volume provides concise and practical information based on the most up-to-date research and clinical experience for primary care givers around the world. Showing clinicians how to most effectively use evidence-based techniques, this invaluable guide offers primary-care providers access to expert, current research and practice guidelines allowing them to confidently support children who present with symptoms of autism.
Local Note:
John Wiley and Sons
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Electronic Access:
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/book/10.1002/9781119426981Copies:
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