A practical guide to autism : what every parent, family member, and teacher needs to know

A practical guide to autism : what every parent, family member, and teacher needs to know / Fred R. Volkmar, Lisa A. Wiesner.

Autism is in the public spotlight now more than ever as new research and information appears almost daily. Although in many ways this is a positive development it also presents challenges to families and practitioners who want to keep up with the latest developments and are left to sift through new...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Volkmar, Fred R.
Other Authors: Wiesner, Lisa A.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Hoboken, New Jersey : John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2009.
Subjects:
Autism.
PSYCHOLOGY > Psychopathology > Autism Spectrum Disorders.
Autism
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Table of Contents:
  • What is autism?
  • What causes autism?
  • Getting a diagnosis
  • Getting services
  • An overview of educational programs
  • Educational interventions
  • Working with young children
  • Working with school-aged children
  • Adolescence, adulthood, and the future
  • Managing medical issues and problems
  • Ensuring safety
  • Dealing with seizures
  • Dealing with regression
  • Dealing with behavior problems
  • Considering medications for behavior problems
  • Managing sensory issues
  • Managing sleep and sleep problems
  • Considering complementary and alternative treatments
  • Managing sibling and family issues
  • Appendix. Criteria for autism.

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