Autism and its Medical Management: A Guide for Parents and Professionals - Hardcover

Chez, Michael

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1843108348 ISBN 13: 9781843108344

Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2008

Synopsis

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.

About this title

Book Description

Helping parents and professions to better understand and address the medical aspects of autism.

From the Author

Michael G. Chez MD is a board certified pediatric neurologist and epileptologist who is now Director of Pediatric Neurology at Sutter Neuroscience Institute and Sutter Memorial Hospital in Sacramento, California and Clinical Associate Professor of Pediatric Neurology at the University of California Davis Medical Center. Dr. Chez has spent over 16 years practicing pediatric neurology with a special interest in clinical aspects of autism. He has published numerous articles on the subject and participated in many advisory panels on autism.

Edition details

• Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 1843108348
• ISBN 13: 9781843108344
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 224