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Autism and Its Medical Management: A Guide for Parents and Professionals | 
 enlarge | Author: Michael G., M.d. Chez
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Category: Book
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Sales Rank: 220506
Media: Hardcover
Edition: 1
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 222
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.3
Dimensions (in): 9.8 x 6.9 x 0.8
ISBN: 1843108348
Dewey Decimal Number: 618.9285882
EAN: 9781843108344
ASIN: 1843108348
Publication Date: June 30, 2008
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Book Description
Autism and its Medical Management explains the medical aspects of autism and how both parents and professionals can use current medical knowledge to better understand how to address the medical aspects of autism. The book begins with an overview of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs) and how they are diagnosed, and goes on to identify the different types of autism and to describe relevant medical interventions. The author also provides an outline of recent research to enable parents and professionals to gain an understanding of the various factors that may contribute to the development of ASDs, as well as the latest available treatment options. Bridging the communication gap between medical professionals and parents, this book offers accessible explanations of medical terminology and treatment relevant to ASDs and is an important tool for parents and professionals working with children with ASDs.
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Groundbreaking work. A must read. May 2, 2008
14 out of 14 found this review helpful
This book will not be without controversy. Dr. Chez offers sensible advice to parents and professionals that doesn't hesistate to touch the "third rail" issues in the autism community. Both conventional (excluding things like ABA)and alternative medical approaches are examined.
Dr. Chez, based on his 15-20 years as a Board Certified pediatric neurologist, weighs in strongly on the value and shortcomings in all of them. His own medical colleagues may be in for a bit of a shock in his criticism of mainstream medicine's care of children on the autism spectrum. Likewise, advocates of some (but not all) alternative approaches will not be pleased reading his views. But everyone ought to read them.
Dr. Chez is a big believer in treating indivdual patients individually but a theme throughout the book is the emergence of distinct autism sub-types. Dr. Chez argues that each can can call for sharply different interventions.
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