Autism, Asperger Syndrome and Pervasive Development Disorder: An Altered Perspective
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| Rating | : | 4.76 (951 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 184905827X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 208 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-08-31 |
| Language | : | English |
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He also has an active private pediatric practice and cares for many children with special needs. She is a freelance writer who brings sixteen years of nursing experience and work with families to her writing. 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 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. 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 parents should go from there. Autism Spectrum Disorder, or ASD, is the umbrella term used to describe a whole family of related conditions. 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. Within this group, there is a subgroup of conditions known as PDD (NOS) - Pervasive Developmental Disorder (not otherwise specified) - which do not quite meet the diagnostic criteria of Autism or Asperger Syndrome. Accessible, informative, and supportive, this book is an essential guide for parents of children with an autism spectrum disorder.. Associated disorders such as OCD are reviewed, and the authors describe the various treatments and therapies available
Relevant and Helpful Linda Fay 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 concerns
-- ForeWord Reviews I would recommend it to parents of newly diagnosed children with autism, PDD, or Asperger's. 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. -- 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 chapte