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xii, 337 pages : illustrations, portrait ; 24 cm.
History, definition, and classification of autistic spectrum disorders -- The epidemiology of autism and autism spectrum disorders -- Etiology of autism -- Neurological basis of autism -- Early clinical characteristics of children with autism -- Screening and diagnosis for autistic spectrum disorders -- Informing, educating, and supporting the family -- Behavioral and educational interventions for young children with autism -- Communicational disorders in children with autism : characteristics, assessment, treatment -- Sensory integration and occupational therapy intervention for autistic spectrum disorders -- Drug therapy (pharmacotherapy) of autistic spectrum disorders -- Complementary and alternative treatments for autism -- Planning education programs for students with autism spectrum disorder -- Science as a candle in the dark : evidence-based approach to evaluating interventions -- Appendix : prognosis in autistic spectrum disorders.
Includes bibliographical references and index.