Caring for autism : practical advice from a parent and physician /

As the father of a daughter with ASD and as a trained psychiatrist who specializes in ASD, Dr. Michael A. Ellis provides a holistic view of what comes after diagnosis. In user-friendly tones, he answers the most commonly asked questions about what it's actually like to live with ASD, what medic...

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Main Author:	Ellis, Michael A. (Author)
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	New York : Oxford University Press, 2020.
Subjects:	Autism in children. Autistic children > Care. Parents of autistic children. Autistic Disorder Autisme infantile. Enfants autistes > Soins. Parents d'enfants autistes. Autism in children Autistic children > Care Parents of autistic children Electronic books.
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Summary:	As the father of a daughter with ASD and as a trained psychiatrist who specializes in ASD, Dr. Michael A. Ellis provides a holistic view of what comes after diagnosis. In user-friendly tones, he answers the most commonly asked questions about what it's actually like to live with ASD, what medications and therapies are available, and the global impact it has on the child's environment. With the help of his wife to provide a mother's perspective, Dr. Ellis shares personal stories of their 10-year journey in order to provide insight and support for anyone - patient, parent, caregiver - traversing the difficulties of autism.
Item Description:	Previously issued in print: 2018.
Physical Description:	1 online resource (240 pages)
Bibliography:	Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:	9780197559574 (ebook) 0197559573 (ebook)