Caring for Autism

Caring for Autism

Practical Advice from a Parent and Physician

Ellis, Michael

Oxford University Press Inc

04/2018

240

Mole

Inglês

9780190259358

15 a 20 dias

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Table of Contents Acknowledgements Contributor List Chapter 1: A Father's Perspective on Autism My Child's Diagnosis Why Did This Happen to My Child Lessons Learned Chapter 2: A Mother's Perspective on Autism By Lori Layton Ellis, BS, MPH Chapter 3: Assessment and Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder History of Autism The Symptoms of ASD Diagnoses That Mimic ASD Common Comorbid Disorders Screening and Diagnostic Instruments Medical Work-Up of Your Child Other Referrals Needed Chapter 4: What Causes Autism? Possible Causes of Autism Brain Differences in Autism Spectrum Disorder Genetic Causes Environmental Causes OBGYN Recommendations Chapter 5: Autism's Effect on the Whole Family Impact of ASD on the Family Parenting Efficacy (Am I A Good Parent?) Parenting Stress The Effect of ASD on Parents' Health Hardships of Parenting a Child with ASD How Environment Affects the Child with ASD ASD's Impact on Siblings The Cost of ASD Quality of Life and Well-Being What Should I Do? Coping and Acceptance Social Support Interventions/ Therapies Chapter 6: Psychopharmacology- Should I use Medications for My Child? What Symptoms Can Be Treated with Medications? Stimulants Nonstimulants Other Medications That May Be Used Off-Label for ADHD Atypical (Second-Generation) Antipsychotic Medications Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) Antiepileptic (Anticonvulsant) Drugs Glutamatergic and Gamma-Aminobutyric Acidergic Agents Cholinergic Agents Oxytocin Other Agents Sleep Pharmacogenetic Testing Chapter 7: Complementary and Alternative Medicine Therapies (CAM) for ASD Gluten-Free/Casein-Free Diet Omega-3 Fatty Acids Vitamin B6 Artificial Food Colors Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Chemical Chelation Melatonin Cannabis (THC) Oil Tips on the Use of CAM Chapter 8: Non-Medication Therapies for ASD Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Early Intensive Behavioral Intervention (EIBI) Developmental Relationship-Based Approaches Comprehensive Treatment Models for Early Intervention for Preschool Children Parent Training Social Skills Groups TEACCH Program Speech Therapy General Recommendations Chapter 9: The Educational System and ASD Disciplinary Action 11 Important Points for IEPs Predictors of Your Child's Educational Success Chapter 10: Long-Term Planning and Legal Issues Health Insurance Medicaid Waiver Programs Guardianship Special Needs Trust Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance/ Disabled Adult Child Benefits (SSDI) Chapter 11: Stages of Grief, Spirituality, and Religion Meaning-Making Theory of Grief Religion in the Individual with ASD Chapter 12: Navigating the Journey About the Author Index
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