Autistic spectrum disorders in children /

Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Gupta, Vidya Bhushan, 1949-
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Marcel Dekker, [2004]
Series:Pediatric habilitation ; v. 12.
Subjects:
Table of Contents:
  • 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.