This is the first book I have read where a wise, highly experienced doctor has discussed his use of medications on many different types of individuals on the autism spectrum. This book is essential reading for every parent who has a child who is either taking medication or thinking about the use of medication. ""- from the Foreword by Dr Temple Grandin
When families are faced with a diagnosis of autism, they find themselves swimming in a vast sea of new terms and treatment options. It can be hard to know what to try or how to proceed. In this book, Dr Aull identifies the best and safest treatment strategies for your child’s particular diagnosis.
Dr Aull explains how he assigns an autism diagnosis and presents the medical treatments available to children and young adults on the spectrum. He offers invaluable information on the results you can expect with all types of medications and what can be done to create a successful treatment regimen.
When families are faced with a diagnosis of autism, they find themselves swimming in a vast sea of new terms and treatment options. It can be hard to know what to try or how to proceed. In this book, Dr Aull identifies the best and safest treatment strategies for your child’s particular diagnosis.
Dr Aull explains how he assigns an autism diagnosis and presents the medical treatments available to children and young adults on the spectrum. He offers invaluable information on the results you can expect with all types of medications and what can be done to create a successful treatment regimen.
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- Preface i
- Foreword by Temple Grandin, PhD iii
- Introduction xiii
- 1 Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorders 12
- Causes of Autism 193
- Evaluations 274
- Autism 355
- Asperger's syndrome 576
- Medications 837
- Atypical Antipsychotic Medications 1118
- ADHD 1339
- Sleep Issues 16110
- Treatment Examples 16911
- Tenets of Treatment 179
- In Closing 191
- About the Author 193
- Index 195
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Produktdetaljer
ISBN
9781935274896
Publisert
2014-01-07
Utgiver
Vendor
Future Horizons Incorporated
Vekt
300 gr
Høyde
203 mm
Bredde
127 mm
Aldersnivå
E, 04
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
216
Forfatter
Foreword by