Autism, Asperger Syndrome and Pervasive Development Disorder: An Altered Perspective
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| Rating | : | 4.35 (651 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 184905827X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 208 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-06-02 |
| Language | : | English |
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-- Help! S-O-S for Parents The authors use easy to understand language to attempt to explain what may cause autism, pointing out the complex interplay between genetics and brain functioning and the possibility of an "epidemic" of autism, pointing out that may not be the case each chapter is highlighting that particular concept the chapter is discussing, to give the reader an idea of just how complex and variable ASD really is. It is easy to read and touches on all the key subjects to help a parent understand the basics of what they are up against. Parents will learn a lot from the personal accounts of other children with ASD and will also get a good idea of what they may want to pursue next in their journey. -- Newsletter of the Autism Society of Michigan . The authors begin with a discussion of normal development and the ways children might dif
Relevant and Helpful This book has been very helpful to me. It answered the questions I had prior to purchase and provided professional information in a format that could be understood by everyone. I plan to purchase additional copies for friends and relatives dealing on a daily basis with concernsd related to autism, asperger syndrome and pervasive development disorders. I thank Barbara and Anthony for their work and for sharing it with us.
The authors describe the signs and symptoms of each condition, what a diagnosis means, how a child fits into the diagnostic terminology, and what the diagnostic procedures involve. Autism Spectrum Disorder, or ASD, is the umbrella term used to describe a whole family of related conditions. Associated disorders such as OCD are reviewed, and the authors describe the various treatments and therapies available. The book also includes new information on medication and on the evolving concept of diagnosis, as well as a list of frequently asked questions and new interviews with parents of children on the autism spectrum. Written specifically for parents, this fully-updated second edition sets out what it means for a child to be diagnosed with ASD, PDD (NOS), autism or Asperger Syndrome, and explains where
He also has an active private pediatric practice and cares for many children with special needs. He is a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics, the Society for Behavioral and Developmental Pediatrics and the American Academy of Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine. . Anthony Malone is Division Head for the Division of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics at Albany Medical College and has spent his career helping fami